Robert Half(RHI) Prnewswire·2024-11-13 13:05Hiring Challenges for SMBs - Meeting candidates' salary expectations is the top hiring challenge for nearly half of SMB hiring managers [2] - Over 40% of managers struggle to find candidates with the required skills [2] - Nearly 40% of SMB hiring managers are concerned about losing top candidates to competitors due to slow hiring processes [2] - Over 40% of managers anticipate difficulty finding candidates who align with their company culture [2] Strategies for SMBs to Navigate Hiring Market - Promote company strengths beyond salary, such as corporate culture, flexible work options, and career advancement opportunities [3] - Hire quickly by leveraging fewer stakeholders and less red tape compared to larger companies [3] - Be flexible with requirements and consider training or upskilling high-potential candidates [3] - Partner with specialized recruiters to market the company and identify the right candidates [3] Survey Details - The survey was conducted in June 2024 and included responses from over 1,700 hiring managers in various industries [5] - Respondents were from companies with 20 or more employees in the United States [5] About Robert Half - Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm [6] - The company offers contract talent and permanent placement solutions across multiple fields, including finance, technology, and legal [6] - Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting firm [6] - In the past 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Forbes' Best Employer for Diversity [6]