There are numerous challenges you can face as a hiring manager on the recruiting front whether it’s a low supply of great candidates, wage increases, or a skills shortage.

So in this article, we discuss some of the more common recruiting issues organizations face and what you can do when reviewing a resume before you send an interview alert to a job seeker on Guhuza.

 1. When unemployment is low.

In a low unemployment environment, casting a wide net (responding to as many matches as you can and sending an interview alert) to interview as many candidates as possible is the most important thing you can do. Focus less on the skills of the individual and more on whether or not the person is the right fit for your organization.

 2. When unemployment is high.

In a high unemployment environment, you have more of a luxury to be pickier. But don’t wait too long… if you like a prospective employer, don’t assume that they have no other offers available. If you think they are talented, there may be another organization that also thinks so too.

 3. When wages are rising.

You need to have a competitive hourly rate or salary and be aware of what other organizations are paying their employees for a similar position. You also don’t want to replace someone during a time when wages are rising. It’s better to pay the employee more right off the bat rather than having to find someone else for the position. Keep this in mind when you are writing a job description.

 4. When wages are decreasing.

Discuss with your management team what they may be open to. With management salaries possibly being a significant portion of the overall company expenses, it may be a good time to discuss compensation to decrease costs. Generally decreasing salaries by less than 10 percent won’t attract a constructive dismissal claim, but it’s best to speak with an employment lawyer in regards to that.

 5. Sometimes there can be skills shortages.

This can happen at any time, regardless of whether employment is high or low. Some ways to overcome this are:

- Train your current employees

- Re-allocate tasks to other employees

- Promote employees

- You could also not fill a position and be patient

For more tips you can watch President of Guhuza Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA discuss this topic here.

Guhuza is created in partnership with TorontoJobs.ca.

Guhuza is the new way of recruitment. It is an innovative Canadian platform that goes beyond the features of a traditional job board. It uses breakthrough technology to instantly match employers and job seekers for the ultimate hiring experience.

Our advanced technology matches job seekers' profiles with jobs on our site and ranks them for employers based on the skills required for the position. Once the match has been made, live interviews can be conducted right through our platform.

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