Long story short: Are you prepared for today's hiring hurdles?

September 16, 2022 11:06 AM

The Great Resignation is still making waves throughout the workforce — employers and employees alike can't let their guard down throughout the recruiting and hiring process.

In this week's top stories, employers and employees need to be vigilant in order to find the right match. For employers, revamping their interviewing processes to stand out as an "employer of choice" means treating applicants with dignity and respect.

"Achieving employer-of-choice status isn't based solely on how companies treat their workers," says contributor Kevin Grossman. "It's also based on how they treat job seekers and applicants. For instance, no employer of choice forces candidates to endure discriminatory job ads, a lengthy and convoluted application process, invasive screenings and assessments or unstructured interviews."

For employees, an increased number of job posting scams offering remote options and high salaries could be a dangerous trap. But there are ways to spot a scam before it's too late — a cyber security expert reveals his top tips.

This week, we've also been spotlighting our 2022 Excellence in Benefits Award winners. These HR leaders, tech innovators and advisers are creating a world of work we all want to be a part of. Spend some time catching up on all of our winners.

10 jobs most likely to recover from the pandemic

The U.S. economy is still grappling with labor shortages and record-high inflation rates on the heels of a global pandemic — but not all hope is lost. Many industries may make an impressive recovery. LendingTree, an online lending marketplace, analyzed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on nearly 760 jobs, scoring occupations out of 100 based on which are likely to have the best outlook by 2030.

Associate editor Deanna Cuadra rounded up the 10 jobs with the best pandemic recovery outlook, according to LendingTree. Jobs such as medical and health services managers, nurse practitioners and health specialties teachers all ranked in the top 10 in terms of projected growth.

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10 jobs most likely to recover from the pandemic

How job seekers can avoid getting scammed out of millions

Employees are taught to be vigilant at work when it comes to cybersecurity threats that could put their employer at risk. Increasingly, however, cyber threats are expanding beyond businesses and targeting job seekers, too.

From fake listings and unofficial job boards to unsolicited emails, scammers are taking creative approaches when it comes to setting their traps. Americans have already lost more than $68M to job scams this year alone, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Associate editor Paola Peralta speaks with Paul Laudanski, head of threat intelligence at software company Tessian on how potential employees can spot the warning signs of a scam.

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How job seekers can avoid getting scammed out of millions

Transform the interview process to become an employer of choice

In this week's Ask an adviser column, we asked Kevin W. Grossman, president and board member of the Talent Board, to weigh in on how employers can transform candidate experiences to become an employer of choice. Not only can this elevate an employer's standing, but also improves the ability to attract and retain the best people. This is a crucial advantage in today's highly competitive hiring market.

During the recruitment process, no employer of choice forces candidates to endure discriminatory job ads, a lengthy and convoluted application process, invasive screenings and assessments or unstructured interviews. They treat everyone, from job seekers to new hires to longstanding employees, with dignity and respect.

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Transform the interview process to become an employer of choice

Announcing 2022's Excellence in Benefits Award winners

It's no secret that the world of benefits is going through a time of change. But this year's Excellence in Benefits Award winners are more than up to the task.

These HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers are pushing employers and employees to think outside of the box — they're creating better benefits around healthcare and well-being, changing the cultural conversation around mental health, child care and financial wellness and striving everyday to put people first.

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Announcing 2022's Excellence in Benefits Award winners