In a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. hiring managers, nearly all (93%) said the hiring process takes longer now than it did just two years ago.
When asked which parts of the hiring process are taking more time, respondents said the top three were evaluating candidates’ applications (51%), checking references or conducting background checks (47%), and scheduling and conducting interviews (43%).
While hiring plans among U.S. companies has moderated — 57% of managers plan to expand their teams in the second half of the year, down from 63% six months ago — 92% indicate it remains difficult to land skilled talent. Read more.