With the markets suddenly awash with people, is it easier or actually more difficult to hire true talent in recessionary times?
The Chinese character for crisis is the same as the one for chaos – and includes two elements – one meaning ‘danger’ and the other ‘opportunity’. For the savvy organisation, the current economic downturn has created a unique opportunity to attract high level key personnel, the likes of which would not otherwise have been available in a more buoyant market.
Craig Coverman believes now is definitely a good time for organisations to ask themselves if they can really offer candidates compelling reasons to join them
