Solving the skills shortage (Thought leadership series)

The job market has rebounded after its initial downturn at the start of the pandemic. Companies are growing and hiring more than ever before, but tides have turned. It’s a candidate market.

Candidates are reluctant to switch jobs, go into industries potentially affected by COVID shutdowns, and not to mention that in many parts of the world, cross-border moves are difficult.

So how do you ‘win the war for talent’ and attract candidates? It's a super hot topic right now in Talent Acquisition circles, and there is so much to unpack with this theme.

In our extended series, we're breaking it down in four more sessions, where we learn from different companies how they are tackling this challenge.

Part 1: Creating a seamless candidate experience

Part 2: Building a strong employer brand

Part 3: Focusing on ‘screening in’, not out

Part 4: Engaging new starters from day one

Part 5: Building a reliable pool of top talent

Part 6: Hiring for potential vs experience

Part 7: Hiring people from underrepresented backgrounds

Part 8: How to retain top performers