As companies are growing and expanding, they are having an increasingly hard time finding qualified professionals to fill available positions. According to the Trendsetter Barometer by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the majority of private companies plan to hire, but 28-percent say that the employment skills gap is a barrier to their growth.

One reason for this skills gap is due to the retirement of baby boomers. As baby boomers begin to enter retirement, employees looking to fill their positions do not have the knowledge or expertise to replace them. This is especially true for technical jobs.

Unfortunately, the skills gap exists for more than technical skills. In a recent poll conducted by an international staffing organization, 44-percent of organizations stated that soft skills such as communication, creativity, and collaboration were among the top missing skills in candidates.

So how can you combat the skills gap?
Partnering with an experienced staffing firm can help your organization find the right employees to fill open positions. Our team of experienced recruiters understand the importance of an efficient and effective hiring process. That is why we will work with you to ensure the right employee is showing up for your available assignment.

E-Verify
How can you be certain you are getting the exact candidate to match your available job opening? At Exact Staff we take the extra time to make sure all candidates are eligible for hire and match your available job description by putting all potential employees through our E-Verify screening program.

The Exact Staff Screening Process
For complete information on how we will ensure quality candidates for your organization, review our screening and assessment page. A few key takeaways from our screening process include the following:

• Each Exact Staff candidate is asked to take an in depth skills evaluation for each skill-set  identified.
• All candidates must also provide copies of any/all certifications which are then re-verified by our staff.
• All candidates must participate in a one-on-on behavioral-based interview in which they are asked open-ended questions to develop a true understanding of their character and work history.

Although the skills gap may appear to be growing across the country, a partnership with Exact Staff can help minimize this growing trend. Our standards are high, and our processes are proven to provide our clients with the exact employee they are looking for.

Interested in partnering with our team of professionals? Please contact our experienced team of recruiters for more information on how a partnership with our team can lower the skills gap in your workplace and positively impact your organization.