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Updated: April 7, 2023

The so-called “Great Resignation” of 2021 saw a record number of people leaving their jobs and reconsidering their career paths in the wake of COVID-19. Thus, in this modern era of recruitment and retention, it’s more important than ever to expand your talent pool to reach the best candidates.  Due to the job market growing at a rapid pace, there’s a greater demand for highly skilled professionals who can bring something new to the table. 

Having a diverse workplace fosters greater creativity and innovation.  When you have a more diverse team of employees with different skills and backgrounds, there is an increased opportunity to perform at a higher level. Having a diverse team can introduce broader ideas and more creative and innovative ideas that may not have already been introduced.  Every employee will bring to the organization a unique set of strengths and skills that will help the team perform well and then the team will create a sense of purpose where all members of that team can learn from one another.  

When you recruit from untapped talent pools, you may be able to decrease skill shortages that your businesses may currently have. It is essential to think out of the box and consider other options for recruitment.  Often businesses are subject to recruiting for individuals that have post-secondary degrees or those that may have been in the workplace for a very long time.  While post-secondary education can be beneficial in some arenas it is not a necessity on others, as a result employers are missing individuals who can do the work and get the job done, but will be skipped over because they do not have traditional post-secondary education.  

CareerSource Capital Region will assist employers with untapped talent pools such as:  justice involved career seekers, refugee career seekers, LGBTQIA career seekers, youth career seekers, and career seekers with disabilities.  Career seekers that fit into these talent pools are frequently overlooked.  CareerSource Capital Region will help to identify to businesses these pools and how to recruit from them to grow your workforce and ultimately become more diverse.  

Retention can present frightening number to employers.  You want to be careful to hire only the best workers, and once you have them, you want to keep them. In order for an employee to want to stay with an organization, employers will need to give them a reason to stay.  Employees in the workforce today are looking to be in a diverse workplace.  This is an environment that fosters all backgrounds and experiences to be brought to the forefront to help the organization to thrive and survive.
CareerSource Capital Region is the place to learn about these untapped talent pools and more importantly how to hire and retain them. Contact Us

Written by: Khari Harrison, Senior Account Executive CareerSource Capital Region 

"Unleashing the Hidden Skills and Talents of Your Employees: The Importance of Assessments" 

Are you maximizing the full potential of your employees? In a recent interview, our Senior Account Executive & human resources expert highlighted the critical role of assessments in uncovering the hidden skills and talents of your workforce. Assessments can not only help you identify an employee's strengths before they're hired, but they should also be conducted regularly throughout their employment to ensure that you have a pulse on the needs of your organization. By identifying deficiencies and implementing targeted training plans, you can unlock the potential of your team and take your business to the next level. 

To hear a segment of the interview on this topic and gain valuable insights into how assessments can help your organization, click below to listen to the audio now.  
 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash the hidden skills and talents of your employees and drive your business forward.