Employers are readjusting their recruitment tactics and casting a wider net to fill many professional occupations, according to a Robert Half survey.
The survey of more than 2,200 CFOs in 20 U.S. metropolitan areas found that a majority are having a tough time filling vacancies, exacerbated by the fact that the unemployment rate for college-educated workers is roughly 2 percent.
When asked how challenging it is for their company to currently find skilled candidates for professional-level positions, 20 percent of the respondents say it is very challenging; 45 percent say somewhat challenging; 24 percent say not challenging; and 12 percent say the question is not applicable to them or they are currently not looking to fill such positions.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
