Author: Sheila Kloefkorn

Regardless of which industry you are in, the last two years have undoubtedly had a profound impact on how you hire and retain employees. Between The Great Resignation and the ongoing global talent shortage, it has become quite challenging to fill vacancies with qualified candidates. The stark realities of the modern talent ecosystem have prompted […]

If your retail sales are not meeting expectations, it can be quite tempting to focus all of your efforts on hiring better frontline retail staff. While it is certainly important to hire and train your front-facing retail associates, this approach will not solve all of your sales woes. Instead, you need to shift your attention […]

Over the last 12 months, the impacts of the ever-widening talent gap have been more apparent than ever. Businesses across various industries struggle to fill vacancies with quality employees. While overcoming this talent shortage will require a multifaceted approach, companies can take meaningful steps to close this gap by breaking bad hiring habits. Businesses need […]

Is your organization struggling to fill retail vacancies during the ongoing labor shortage? Has this led to a series of poor hiring decisions that negatively impacted your business? Do you want to know which leadership skills in retail management lead to the best hiring choices? If any of this sounds familiar, then you have come […]

Year after year, eSkill is ranked among the top pre-employment assessment companies globally. We have been recognized by preeminent organizations and technology reviewers such as G2. Specifically, our products have received praise for their performance, reporting quality, and customizability. The skills testing and pre-employment screening sector has exploded over the last few years as organizations […]

Historically, the retail industry has been forced to contend with downright abysmal turnover rates. Unfortunately, these already concerning attrition rates have soared to new heights since the start of the global pandemic in 2020. According to some statistics, turnover has reached 60% in the retail industry. If retail businesses hope to rebound in 2022, they […]

Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars hiring new employees, only to have them leave a few short months later? Has high turnover hindered your ability to adequately serve your customers? Would you like to implement proven strategies that will significantly enhance your ability to make the right hires? If so, then this guide […]

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries across the globe have experienced a historic labor shortage. However, many economies are rebounding, increasing the demand for skilled workers. Businesses across all industry verticals have been forced to reevaluate how they hire new employees to fill these vacancies. This article examines several global hiring trends that […]

According to Statista, state and local governments employ millions of people across the nation, including various administrative personnel. These entities employ over 2 million office and administrative support professionals. While the hiring process of each local or state government will vary, many of these organizations rely on skills tests to evaluate new candidates. These assessments […]

While the mass transition to remote work began as an act of necessity, many employers have found that working from home offers tremendous benefits for both the business and staff. Specifically, remote work can positively impact retention rates, individual performance, and organizational profitability. As a result, remote work is becoming the new normal. Sixteen percent […]

Virtually every employer has encountered significant hiring struggles over the last few years, including city and county governments. While there is no single cause for these hiring woes, skills testing appears to be a viable solution. Cities and counties throughout the nation are using employment assessment tests to hire better staff. Carefully designed assessments are […]

You have probably heard about the growing skills gap impacting virtually every major industry in the United States. However, you may not know that the IT industry faces one of the biggest shortages in skilled workers. According to some estimates, the IT skills gap will result in over $775 billion in lost productivity by the […]