COVID-19 has put intense pressures on recruiters, who now find themselves navigating a landscape of widescale layoffs, restricted hiring budgets, and an ever-increasing inbound talent pool. These may be uncertain times, but there is a silver lining. Amongst numerous challenges, the pandemic presents a unique opportunity to improve your hiring process. Whether your business is booming or on pause, it’s the perfect time to rethink your recruitment strategy as we head into the new normal. And with fewer resources at your disposal, automation can help streamline and enhance your current processes, resulting in peak productivity.
The Current State of Recruiting
Almost every industry has been affected by layoffs in the past few months. In April, U.S. job postings dropped 43%, resulting in almost half of all staffing businesses and recruiting agencies experiencing layoffs or furloughs. Due to these cutbacks, you might be wearing more hats than ever…
