Skilled Candidates in Short Supply

Skilled Candidates in Short Supply Skilled Candidates in Short Supply SKILLED CANDIDATES IN SHORT SUPPLY CFOs were asked: “How challenging is it for your company to find skilled candidates for professional-level positions today?”* Very challenging 20% Somewhat challenging 45% Not challenging 24% Not applicable/not looking 12% “Which of the following has your company done to adapt its approach to hiring in-demand accounting and finance professionals who are in short supply?”** 51% Considered college students or recent graduates for roles that historically weren’t open to them 51% Expanded the search to a wider geography 47% Hired interim accounting and finance professionals to evaluate them for full-time roles 46% Accelerated the hiring process to avoid losing candidates’ interest 43% Loosened the must-have criteria to consider more candidates