According to a CNBC article, since the start of 2024, over 2.2 million job openings have remained unfilled, outnumbering actual hires. The reason? Sinister “ghost jobs,” or opportunities posted with no intention to actually fill them, so that companies may artificially inflate their appeared growth. These ghost jobs cloud labor statistics, wastes time for job seekers, and quickly erodes away any trust employers have. During a time when the labor market is already constricted with tight immigration reform, mass layoffs, and AI advancements, ghost jobs present false hope and muddy waters.
Here’s what HR professionals need to know about ghost jobs, and what they can do to support employees!
Ghost Jobs by BLR Media