The Sacramento Employment Market From an Employment Agency's Perspective

Listen: Jason King, jobs expert for global talent solutions firm Robert Half in Sacramento . Jason explains why the job market is so hot in Sacramento and elsewhere. State of U.S. Hiring: 36% of Sacramento employers plan to add new positions for second half of 2021; More than half are offering sign-on bonuses to entice workers

New Recruiting Strategies

According to the research, some companies are pulling out the stops to entice prospective hires:

• 48% are providing signing bonuses
• 43% are giving more paid time off
• 40% are offering better job titles

But there are some non-negotiables. Only 10% of senior managers are willing to overlook soft skills and certifications when recruiting for hard-to-fill roles. The qualifications they are most willing to bend on include:

• Advanced degree (23%)
• Years of experience (19%)
• Education level (14%)