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In 2023, the professional workplace experienced a mixed landscape. Despite economic concerns and a slight slowdown, there was overall positive job growth in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and professional services. However, this growth was accompanied by a talent mismatch and increased demand for specific skillsets. The trend of job openings continuing in 2024 is expected. However, finding the right talent who meet technical and cultural requirements may be challenging. Understanding the lessons of 2023 is crucial in this regard. A focus on reskilling and upskilling current workforces to meet industry needs will gain momentum. Businesses should value diverse talent pools and prioritize candidates with proven skills over academic credentials. The experience gained from 2023 suggests that a strategic approach to...

After successfully placing a candidate in a job, the journey doesn't end there. Building lasting relationships is crucial for both recruiters and candidates. The dynamics between recruiters and candidates continue even after the offer letter is signed. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of post-placement relationships, including ways recruiters can build and maintain these relationships, and whether recruiters still have a role after a candidate is placed. The Importance of Building a Strong Relationship with Your Recruiter as a Candidate Establishing a strong and lasting relationship with your recruiter is important for both the candidate and the recruiter. It goes beyond just helping you find a job, as a recruiter can also serve as a mentor and career partner....

Our workplace environments have seen a complete shift post-COVID and with the ongoing advancements in technology, we are witnessing one of the biggest shifts in the workplace in history. Along with tech advancements, this shift has made the job market incredibly competitive with the ability for virtual interviews and hiring. Now, headhunters are having to be even more strategic in how they find the right talent for their jobs. Candidates also have more accessibility to job postings than ever before, and this is becoming an obstacle for recruiters. Going into 2023, what are the biggest recruiting trends that HR professionals and manager can expect this year? We will break down some of the biggest recruiting trends for 2023 and...

2022 has come and gone, so with the arrival of 2023 it's important for managers to look at the toughest pain points in hiring from the past year and how they can change them for the year ahead. Finding the right candidate to hire for your company can be a challenge, especially with all the major hiring shifts that have been made since the pandemic. The long-term effects of the pandemic on hiring and the workforce are still being unraveled, but plenty has changed since the economic uncertainty of 2019 in both hiring and recruiting top talent. Both employers and staffing agencies have struggled to source their talent in the last couple of years as the job market has...

At Scion Staffing, one of our core values is the belief that every level of our organization should operate with a strong lens for diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as DEI. We firmly believe that diverse teams are much more than a strength, but rather are essential for overall success. This spans across our staffing and recruiting services, as well as our executive search services, but especially within our internal staff and leadership team. We don't just promote these values throughout our firm and our partnerships we create with our clients, we practice them at every level as well. Six months ago, we produced a blog explaining the impact that DEI had on Scion in 2021 and what it...