Strong hiring boosts consumer outlook
By Glenn Somerville
Job growth surged in October at twice the rate expected and factory orders edged up, suggesting the world’s largest economy was strong enough to handle a deep housing slump without falling into recession.
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It seems the reality of the job market is much less dire than first predicted by economic forecasters. But Corra notes that when the job market is strong then good candidates are much more difficult to recruit. You have to be creative in your searches and rely upon fellow employees to refer qualified candidates to your business.
It never hurts to bonus them for their efforts. Corra knows it also never hurts to have pre-employment screening programs in place and to run background checks on all your job candidates. And if you are seeking new vendors or strategic partners to assist your supply chain or to bolster your footprint then it never hurts to do some corporate research to see if they are up to the task.
It is always good to benefit from your efforts. It is always difficult to face disappointments when you had the best intentions but left out that one little aspect of oversight that left you vulnerable to business downturns or litigation.
So check them out before you hire. Check them out before you do business with them.
