Hiring the Happily Employed

Last week's Star Tribune headline said it all: "Hiring hits peak not seen in 15 years." Companies everywhere are starving for talent. How are employers reaching ideal candidates? By targeting the so-called "passive job seekers" -the happily employed professional who is nonetheless open to new opportunities. Tapping into this massive talent pool - more than 750,000 people statewide, according to recent Star Tribune research - is one of the most potent hiring strategies around. In mid-December, Star Tribune hosted an in-depth discussion on the latest recruitment strategies and trends. Missed the event? Download the white paper.