Talascend Times Newsletter: September, 2024

Football & Recruiting: The Ultimate Game Plan!

Football season is here, and we can’t help but notice the game-changing similarities between football and recruiting! As we kick off a fresh, new season, the excitement is real, both on and off the field!

Q4 Talent Push: Game On

For Q4 hiring, data suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for employer’s year end push. While many companies are still planning to add new positions, the pace of hiring may slow down with a growing reliance on contract professionals through the end of the year.

Are you feeling the pressure of talent shortages? With top hiring challenges being the lack of skilled candidates and rising salary expectations, employers must be flexible and strategic in attracting talent. Offering hybrid work options, higher salaries, and considering candidates with the right skills but less experience can make a big difference.

Overall, Q4 hiring will likely remain competitive, especially for in-demand sectors like tech, engineering, and trades. Employers must adapt and make decisions quickly when securing top talent to fill your critical roles.

For job seekers, this is your moment! Sharpen your resume, leverage your network, and land the job you deserve in a market that needs your skills.

Talascend Testimonials

“Talascend is a very special place with a ton of amazing individuals all working toward the same mission of putting people to work!!”
“Our team shares a deep passion for serving others, and the opportunity to shape career paths and transform the lives of both veterans and civilian job seekers never gets old. It’s a mission that inspires us every day.”
“Talascend is a place that empowers its employees to try new things to bring different solutions to light and be a true entrepreneur.”
“Knowing that our work at Talascend helps connect people with employment opportunities is truly an honor. We deeply care about the candidates we interact with and ensure they are well supported throughout the process.”

The Love of the Game

Success in recruitment takes strategy, teamwork, agility, and most importantly, a love for the game. At Talascend, we’re passionate about finding the perfect “players” for your teams. Our recruiters love this game and are standing by to fill your roster with the best talent on the market.

About Talascend

Talascend is a Veteran Owned Business that is dedicated to the success of our nation’s civilian and veteran personnel. To date, the Talascend organization has a staff of 60 experienced and tenured recruiting professionals, a contract community of nearly 700 employees working on-site at our partnering accounts, and a candidate community of 1.2M+ engineering, technical and skilled trade professionals.

With 75+ years of staffing success, Talascend has been one of the most reliable and effective providers of strategic staffing solutions for clients serving multiple industry verticals needing top talent in engineering, technical, and skilled trade disciplines. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the Talascend companies have worked with some of the world’s largest and best-known organizations on an extensive range of high-profile projects nationwide. If you are looking for a new career, or to grow your workforce, contact us today!