New analysis by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) shows that as the unemployment rate remains low, employers will need to get more creative in recruiting qualified workers to fill the more than 1.5 million jobs that go unfilled each month.
As the Talent Shortage Continues, Employers Get Creative
Right now, there are more job openings than people to fill them. In June, the U.S. added 224,000 new jobs in areas like healthcare and government. But many jobs still go unfilled. Since 2017, job openings have been higher than the number of people hired. It’s taking longer to find the right workers.
Because of this, companies are trying new ways to hire. Some are turning temporary jobs into full-time roles. Others are working with staffing firms to find talent. These firms are helping companies find people faster.
The Midwest is having the hardest time finding workers. The national unemployment rate is very low—just 3.7%. That means there aren’t many people looking for jobs. So, companies are looking at people who aren’t working now but could be. About 20% of Americans aged 25–54 are not working or looking for work. That’s a group with potential.
Also, companies are thinking about hiring people outside the usual age range. They’re learning how to manage teams with people of all ages. This helps them reach more workers.
One example is Dev10, our program that trains college grads to become software developers. It’s one-way companies are solving the talent gap.
