The Hiring Crisis No One Wants to Talk About

The Intersection

The Intersection
The Hiring Crisis No One Wants to Talk About
Sep 24, 2025 Season 1 Episode 137
Nancy Harris

The job market feels broken—and it’s failing both job seekers and hiring teams.

Job seekers are exhausted: pouring energy into applications, only to be met with silence.

Hiring teams are overwhelmed: sorting through endless resumes, yet still struggling to find the right fit.

Something has to change.

In this special edition of The Intersection, I speak with Ify Walker, Founder & CEO of Offor, for a candid conversation about why traditional hiring isn’t working—and what leaders can do differently.

You’ll hear insights on:

  • Why trust-based, referral-only hiring is gaining traction
  • How to network without the awkwardness
  • When to hire vs. when to invest in your current team

If you’ve ever felt the frustration of trying to hire—or be hired—this episode will resonate.

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