Skilled Candidates in Short Supply

Skilled Candidates in Short SupplySkilled Candidates in Short SupplySKILLED CANDIDATES IN SHORT SUPPLYCFOs 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 werent open to them51% Expanded the search to a wider geography47% Hired interim accounting and finance professionals to evaluate them for full-time roles46% Accelerated the hiring process to avoid losing candidates interest43% Loosened the must-have criteria to consider more candidates