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Read MoreWe recently completed the 2022 year and are now well into 2023. This pivot from one year to the next is frequently anxiety-inducing for managers. The scoreboard rolls over and we start anew. Surprises almost always seem to emerge, some very positive, others not so much. As our team reflected on this particular pivot, we identified the following trends and suggestions for managers.
What should hiring managers do?
Create as much certainty in the hiring process as possible. Evolving/changing requirements and policies extend hiring processes and cause confusion. The old cliché of “time kills all deals” still applies.
Also, know the non-negotiables and the negotiables. Not all requirements are created equal, know where you have some flexibility and leverage accordingly.
Finally, communication is everything in employment negotiations. Managers should be as transparent as possible on all elements of an open position.
What should job seekers do?
Realize that companies are not in a fixed position on several of their policies at this point. Company policies may be and likely will be evolving. Candidly explore the status of a prospective employer’s thinking during the interview process. Assess where change is possible.
Also, know your own personal non-negotiables. What is really important to you? What is just a nice to have?
Finally, for those job seekers who have significant flexibility, recognize that this alone may give you an advantage. We recommend that you highlight that flexibility early and often.
Trends from 2022 will carry over to 2023
In 2022, we experienced a remarkable labor market. Demand was robust. Supply was tight. Candidate behavior was unpredictable. Employer requirements evolved quickly and unexpectedly. Much of this will continue in 2023.
We feel fortunate every day to help both our clients and candidates navigate this terrain. We see the opportunity to assist a client with a key hire as an opportunity to change the trajectory of that company in a fundamental way. We see the opportunity to place a professional in a new role as life changing for that individual. What could possibly be more impactful?
This article was written as a blog post by Mark Bealin, Managing Director, UHY Resource Solutions. You can view open positions and stay in touch with the team by following their LinkedIn page.
01/25/2023
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