Lou Adler, President of the Adler Group, predicts a hiring surge. He is not alone in speculating there will be a fair amount of recruiting or employment churn once the economy bounces back and the recession looks to be put behind us. In an article on ERE.net Adler expands on his recent survey to show the increase in employee restiveness, based on a number of issues.
The prevailing wisdom is that employees dissatisfied with the current positions will soon be looking for better jobs. Some feel trapped and find there is nowhere to grow. Some disliked the salary freeze or, worse, the salary cutbacks. Other employees are looking for a better working environment.
Clearly, many were lying low during the recession. Few are willing to take risks and switch jobs in an economic downturn. As a new employee, you become the last one in and the first one to be laid off. It leaves the worker with an unsettling feeling.
According to Adler, at the beginning of August 78% of the employees interview claimed they were extremely satisfied with their jobs. By the end of August that percentage dropped down to 57%. Either there was a big change of heart or a whole lot of fibbing going on out there in employment land.
As a company that conducts background checks, we discern a notable increase in pre-employment screening and general rehiring which to some degree would bear out some of Adler’s survey. There are other factors. Simply put, some employers are starting to ramp up again and they are more aggressive in their recruiting efforts.
With all that said, Adler offers good advice on the ways and means to prepare for his predicted hiring surge. Adler notes that when it does heat up, the job market will heat up pretty quickly. Well worth noting.
Another bit of advice…check them out before you hire.
