OVERCOME THE RECRUITING CHALLENGE BY CREATING A TALENT PIPELINE
By: John Sennett
A s if recruiting isn’t challenging enough already, current labor trends suggest that it is going to get even more difficult in the coming years to secure qualified Service Professionals. According to Manpower, a global employment consultancy firm, more than one-third of managers globally were unable to fill positions with qualified workers. Within that group, skilled workers (like electricians) topped the list. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts the employment of electricians to grow by 20 percent from now through 2022 – nearly twice the average growth rate for all other occupations. According to the BLS, 114,700 new electricians will be required to fill the need. So, how do we combat these challenging statistics—by creating a talent pipeline! Creating a talent pipeline involves a holistic approach to attracting and retaining top talent. In this article, we will review three primary areas in creating a talent pipeline—Reason, Recruiting and Retention.
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