CYNOPSIS 2023 HIRING SURVEY

Are you finding the employees you need to thrive in the 2023 economy?

From talent shortages to the expectations of a new generation of job seekers, the hiring process can be a major challenge. Cynopsis wants to hear from you – media leaders and hiring managers - about the hurdles you’re facing and how we can position our Jobs section to better help you.

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* 1. Are you having trouble identifying qualified candidates?

Yes

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* 2. If you are having difficulties finding the right people, what are the dominant issues you face with applicants? (Please check all that apply.)

Salary requirements

Lack of experience

Applicants unwilling to work in an office

Difficulty finding diverse candidates

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* 3. When you do find a qualified candidate but are unable to make a hire, what is usually the cause? (Please check all that apply.)

Evaluation/approval time is too slow

Difficulty setting up interviews

HR department understaffed

Salary not competitive with other offers

Nonresponsive candidates

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* 4. Are you generally satisfied with new hires?

Yes

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* 5. If new hires do not meet expectations, what is usually the reason? (Please check all that apply.)

They do not have the skills necessary for the job

They do not fit into the office culture

The requirements for the job shifted

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* 6. Many employers face the problem of an employee leaving after just a year or two. Has that been a challenge for your company?

Yes

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* 7. Which job level do you find it most challenging to fill?

Entry level

Mid-level

Senior level

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* 8. Which category do you find the most challenging to fill?

Programming

Sales

Production

Research

Communications

Creative