Amy Cell Talent Blog

I hope everyone is enjoying the April showers/ sun/ snow repeat and other signs of spring, such as the sprouting of those pesky construction barrels. I received many kind words of support for my earlier blog about talent trends and what we are seeing in the recruiting market, so I thought I would share additional views from the talent trenches.

As the number of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to rise, social distancing orders will be lifted, and businesses will continue to reopen more fully. Some organizations have made the decision to permanently work in a remote setting, some plan to return to exactly how things used to be, and many organizations are planning on a hybrid.

Before the pandemic, women who resigned from their jobs at Development Centers, a Detroit non-profit, usually did so for a new job that advanced their careers. But since COVID-19 hit, they’ve left the workforce altogether to manage child care or family issues.

Wow - what a roller coaster the labor market has been lately, and we have had a front-row seat. We recently launched our 800th talent search and I wanted to take a few minutes to share what we have been seeing, so that you can take advantage of areas with a strong talent supply, and plan accordingly for areas that are currently seeing a shortage.