The latest U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, released July 6, revealed that employers are still grappling with a tight talent market. Some say a recession could be on the horizon, but for now, it remains a candidate’s market.
For months now, employers have said they generally aren’t holding out for candidates with hard skills; instead, they’re prioritizing teachable, coachable hires. Fields with fast-evolving technology, such as cybersecurity, have leaned heavily on this strategy, for example.
Below are four stories that go deeper on this shift and offer insight from stakeholders on implementing a culture of learning in the workplace.