Hireology State of Hiring Report 2023
A profile of this economy’s most important employee — the skilled trade worker — and why we’re all struggling to find and retain them
6 characteristics of the modern skilled worker
As many employers in the tech space grapple with layoffs and hiring freezes due to inflation and over-hiring during the pandemic, a completely different situation is at play in the skilled labor space. Employers like hotels, healthcare facilities, and automotive dealerships have never fully recovered the jobs they were forced to eliminate at the onset of the pandemic and now — more than three years later — are still struggling to attract talent for these roles. Workers in this sector have the upper hand, forcing employers to adjust their offerings and processes to meet their needs or risk losing top talent and taking a hit to the bottom line. The key for employers in these sectors is to better understand the mindset of today’s skilled labor workers so you can adjust your offerings and processes to stand out. In a recent Hireology survey of more than 4,400 job seekers, we set out to define the modern skilled labor worker. This report outlines six common characteristics found in this group and what it means for you as an employer looking to fill open roles, better service customers or patients, and maximize revenue for your organization.
Read Hireology’s 2023 State of Hiring Report to better understand the needs, expectations, and motivations of the modern job seeker
Key takeaways
- When searching for work 61% of job seekers say they accept the first offer they receive
- 91% of job seekers would take a lower paying offer if the right benefits were offered
- 63% have chosen not to apply to a job they were interested in because the application required repeating information that was on a resume
- 80% of respondents who reported a positive onboarding experience said they are loyal to their current employer
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