Table of ContentsThe Hidden Cost of ‘Warm’ Prospects in a Slow MarketWhy This Happens: The Buyer-Readiness ProblemHow Soft Job Orders Drain Recruiter ProductivityCategorizing Employers by Readiness to HireA Smarter Strategy for Nurturing Future BuyersWhy This Matters So Much in a Slow MarketThe Takeaway: Protect Your Team’s Most Valuable Asset