Expert Recruiting Insights and Advice
In the articles featured below, our Mergis® recruiting professionals share their 30+ years of expertise with insight and advice on a wide range of topics affecting organizations like yours that are seeking to fill open job positions.
Hiring Resources, White Papers & Articles
Growing Talent Shortage and Workforce Development in Manufacturing
Massive change is an accurate depiction of the manufacturing profession and its workforce over the past two decades. A decline in lower-skilled jobs has made room for the expansion of a much-needed, higher-skilled manufacturing workforce. In order to compete and succeed in the marketplace, employers will need to implement fresh approaches to the recruitment and retention of these sought-after manufacturing workers.
Beyond the Hard Hat: Stimulus Hiring for White Collar Jobs Heats Up
The stimulus, which is expected to save or create roughly 3.5 million jobs, will generate jobs in healthcare, alternative energy and infrastructure, among other sectors. Employers who anticipate a need for skilled white-collar professionals, including accountants, finance professionals, banking and mortgage specialists, engineers and attorneys, among others, may want to begin staffing up now. (Article by Brendan Courtney)
How to Staff Flexibly (and Therefore Strategically) for Success in Any Economy — Boom or Bust
Statistics and experts agree that even greater challenges lie ahead for businesses that choose not to prepare for future employment realities. Creating a resilient workforce today that can endure the success and challenges of tomorrow is monumental. Read More >>
Finance & Accounting
Tax and Accounting Firms Focus on Finding Talented Staff for Troubled Times
Firms must quickly master new laws and regulations and embrace change and complexity. What today’s firms need are multi-faceted professionals who can stay on top of fast changing developments - and offer clients the personal touch. Read More >>
An HR Strategy for the 2009 Economy: Consider Interim Finance Executives
Many companies find themselves limited in what they can pay to attract and retain that executive talent. Interim Executives are a viable solution to meet needs and stay within budgets. Read More >>
The Transition to IFRS: Build Your Team Now and Save Money Later
The inevitable change to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is just a few years away, making it the perfect time to start preparing your organization. Discover what items you can put in place to make the IFRS transition a smooth and seamless process. Read More >>
Law
Mid-Sized Law Firm Recruiting and the Candidates Who (Could) Work There
The legal sector is bracing for a potential mass retirement of its mature workforce. For mid-sized law firms, this exodus could be particularly damaging if preparations to avoid a talent shortage aren’t made now.Read More >>
Engineering & Manufacturing
Is Outsourcing a Feasible Option for Manufacturing?
Many manufacturing jobs have gone high-tech, increasing the demand for workers with advanced skills and knowledge. But many companies are finding themselves in a bind -- their internal recruiting and staffing capabilities have declined as their needs have grown and become more complex. As a result, many have turned to recruiting firms, recognizing that finding the right people to staff the next industrial revolution is best left to the professionals.
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