The modern workplace is constantly evolving. The way in which companies hire and retain top talent is facing a slew of era-defining challenges and changes. Additionally, the work environment is under siege by economic changes, technological developments, automation, globalization, and more.

The pandemic has reshaped not only how people work, but how the world collectively thinks about and recognizes the importance of mental health in and out of the workplace.

In the second part of our Q&A series with Barry Asin, President at Staffing Industry Analysts, we continue the conversation by discussing workforce management, competitive landscapes, and leadership within the staffing industry.  

On our special Outside Perspective Series, Back to Work features interviews with guests from outside of Yoh discussing the latest trends and insights from across the staffing industry.  

As the President of Staffing Industry Analysts, Asin’s expertise includes workforce trends and developments and the development of contingent and alternative work arrangements.

The increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly impacted the recruitment process. As of 2020, 1 in 10 organizations have integrated AI in their HR       departments, with another 36% planning this integration over the next few years. Those numbers have certainly increased since the pandemic began.       While AI usage would lessen the workload of HR professionals, 65% of HR professionals say they do not see AI in recruitment processes as a threat to their jobs either way.

If the transition to a work-from-home structure wasn’t challenging enough, the transition back to the office may prove even more difficult. Many folks ended up turning what had been a living space into a working space and further blurring the lines between work and real life. Recent surveys show there is an increased anxiety about returning to work in-person. Developing a workspace with ongoing support for employee health and well-being is crucial.

In this episode of Yoh’s Back to Work podcast series, host Joe McIntyre is joined by Ron Spadaro, Recruiting Team Lead in the Fintech Specialty Practice for Yoh. They discuss the post-pandemic trend of people changing jobs/careers, with many people moving into the FinTech industry. The FinTech industry allows for constant growth and acquiring new skills, appealing to those who may have lost their passion at previous jobs. In addition, many FinTech companies prioritize having a positive impact on consumers and facilitating a work-life balance for their employees. Ron discusses all this and offers advice for people transitioning careers and also tips for companies to keep their current employees.

To learn more about how key strategies to recruit and retain top talent, visit https://www.yoh.com/.

After many years of increasing calls for tangible action to create diversity and equity in the United States, American employees are still waiting for those changes to come in the workplace. In a new survey from Yoh, data reveals that less than one-third of employed Americans say their company has made strides in becoming a more diverse workplace over the past two years.  

After many years of increasing calls for tangible action to create diversity and equity in the United States, American employees are still waiting for those changes to come in the workplace. In a new survey from Yoh, data reveals that less than one-third of employed Americans say their company has made strides in becoming a more diverse workplace over the past two years.  

For employers, the current job market is leaving them in distress as they struggle to find and secure the best talent for their companies. As a result, many companies are looking for ways to improve their hiring practices so that they can stand out in candidates’ pools of potential employers. Many companies have begun to offer incentives to new hires such as increased pay and increased PTO. Yet, are these strategies enough to alleviate the struggles faced in this competitive market? Are there other tools that employees and employers can utilize to better navigate this environment and have a more successful hiring experience?

Welcome back to Yoh's Back to Work. On this episode, we discuss the extreme level of competition that is currently shaping the job market and address the ways that everyone involved can better navigate the hiring process and level the playing field.

Launia Terry, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Yoh joins us for this episode. Launia, is here with us to address the serious competition in the job market as a result of the pandemic period and discuss what employees and employers can do to adapt their hiring practices to compete in this environment and better their odds at finding success.