{"id":9671,"date":"2022-05-28T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.generation.org\/?post_type=news&p=9671"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:21:30","slug":"hiring-through-uncertainty-how-employers-can-create-stability","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.generation.org\/news\/hiring-through-uncertainty-how-employers-can-create-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Through Uncertainty: How Employers Can Create Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Economic turbulence is a fact of life \u2013 there will be periods of disruption. Yet amid this chaos, one challenge persists above all others: finding skilled talent when you need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic taught us harsh lessons about workforce resilience. Companies that were able to maintain a strong workforce were better positioned to weather the storm. Those that didn’t? In some cases, they’re still behind while competitors surge ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what many employers miss: hiring during uncertain times is an opportunity to expand your talent strategy to include overlooked populations who bring exactly what you need\u2014grit, adaptability, and hunger for opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hidden Cost of Traditional Hiring During Uncertainty<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When uncertainty hits, most employers retreat to familiar hiring patterns. They chase candidates with perfect resumes and extensive experience. This approach backfires spectacularly when conditions shift rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally, 75 million young people are unemployed, and nearly three times that many are underemployed. Yet employers can’t fill entry-level jobs, with 40% saying skills shortages are the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This narrow focus creates three critical problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talent scarcity becomes artificial scarcity.<\/strong> You’re competing with every other employer for the same small pool of candidates. Salaries inflate. Time-to-hire stretches. Critical positions remain unfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills gaps widen unnecessarily.<\/strong> The fastest-growing roles\u2014cloud support, data analysis, digital marketing\u2014don’t require four-year degrees. They require specific technical skills and the right mindset. Yet most employers overlook candidates who possess these qualities without traditional credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workforce diversity stagnates.<\/strong> When you hire from the same networks and backgrounds, you miss perspectives that drive innovation. In unpredictable times, diverse thinking becomes your competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Generation Solution: Employment Programs That Deliver Results<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Generation transforms this equation entirely. As a global employment program, we prepare job-ready learners for careers that would otherwise be inaccessible\u2014then place them directly with employer partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our approach works because we focus on what matters most: intrinsic qualities like grit and professional fit, assessed through literacy, numeracy, and behavioral skills. We prioritize these over formal education or previous work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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