Have you heard the term “talent wars”? They are heating up, and most small businesses aren’t well equipped to do battle.The term reflects a growing shortage in the U.S. labor market of properly trained and educated employees. Since before the latest recession, there has been a mismatch between people seeking jobs and those who hire them. Recent statistics show that employers were advertising to fill 51 million open positions, an all-time record.Many business owners complain about the lack of talent in the hiring pool – especially in sales, technical jobs and trades. Several factors contribute to this situation, and if
