September typically marks the beginning of an annual post-summer hiring spree. But as the workforce gears up, recruiters, HR leaders and even prospective applicants have to adjust their expectations this year.
The “September surge” describes the increase in job hunting and job vacancies posted between September 1st and October 31st. But this year, factors like changing workplace priorities around remote and hybrid work, paired with higher than average unfilled jobs mean employers will have to work harder than ever to pull in talent, and applicants have the benefit of more choice.
