The contemporary staffing landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Worker preferences regarding how and where they work have dramatically changed, causing a ripple effect on recruitment strategies. In this job market, candidates hold the power to dictate terms, which can make it particularly challenging to consistently find quality candidates, especially when demand is high and enthusiasm is low. Recruiters are moving away from job boards and towards their own databases to find quality candidates. The emphasis is on building relationships through quality conversations.
This playbook offers a strategic response to these challenges, with a particular focus on two of the hardest-hit industries – healthcare and retail.