Long story short: Are you ready for the holidays? Here’s your end-of-year checklist

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published December 17, 2021 9:56 AM EST 2 Min Read

In the end-of-year frenzy, it’s hard to stay focused on all that needs to be done without letting some things fall through the cracks.

From ramping up and rewriting recruiting strategies, to giving back to the community and your team, our top stories of the week explore those final must-dos ahead of a year-end close. And preparing now will help business leaders start 2022 on the right foot.

COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on the retail industry, irreparably altering industry hiring strategies and holiday staffing processes. That means many companies are going into overdrive.

Staffing firm Modern Hire has seen clientele shorten the application process down to an hour between when a job seeker applies and when they’re offered their seasonal position. For companies wanting to follow suit, they need to redefine their hiring criteria and engage applicants quickly, working them through the process efficiently and removing the barriers that would previously stand in the way — such as the number of experiences and education requirements.

Alyssa Place

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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio