Tips for reaching, recruiting and retaining top talent

If you’re keen to keep employees engaged–and avoid falling victim to “The Great Resignation”–follow this advice.

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As lower labor participation rates persist and more job openings become available, the competition for top talent is intensifying.

Job postings are up 28.6% from Feb. 1, 2020, the pre-pandemic baseline, according to U.S. News and World Report. The increasing number of open positions, coupled with rising voluntary employee turnover, is creating a perfect storm for employers. In fact, a recent survey by global staffing firm Robert Half found that nearly 1 in 3 employees (32%) said they plan to look for a new role in the next several months. What can companies do to reverse these alarming trends?

Firms that want to win the war for top talent must develop smart strategies for reaching, recruiting and retaining potential employees. Here’s how to do just that:

Reaching top talent

Attracting exceptional employees today requires more than just listing openings on job posting platforms.

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