Long story short: Are you prepared for today’s hiring hurdles?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published September 16, 2022 11:06 AM EDT 2 Min Read

The Great Resignation is still making waves throughout the workforce — employers and employees alike can’t let their guard down throughout the recruiting and hiring process.

In this week’s top stories, employers and employees need to be vigilant in order to find the right match. For employers, revamping their interviewing processes to stand out as an “employer of choice” means treating applicants with dignity and respect.

The U.S. economy is still grappling with labor shortages and record-high inflation rates on the heels of a global pandemic — but not all hope is lost. Many industries may make an impressive recovery. LendingTree, an online lending marketplace, analyzed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on nearly 760 jobs, scoring occupations out of 100 based on which are likely to have the best outlook by 2030.

Associate editor Deanna Cuadra rounded up the 10 jobs with the best pandemic recovery outlook, according to LendingTree. Jobs such as medical and health services managers, nurse practitioners and health specialties teachers all ranked in the top 10 in terms of projected growth.

Alyssa Place

Editor-in-chief

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

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