6-28-2016_acp.pngNearly a quarter of mid-sized companies lack the budget for advertising and 28 percent don’t have a compensation negotiation budget, according to new research.

Writing effective job descriptions, maintaining consistent messaging across all recruitment levels and accurately representing their employer brand are three of the top recruitment challenges mid-sized businesses face.

The survey also revealed that employers are turning to some familiar sources to find high-quality candidates — including job boards and employee referrals.

Find out more HR insights in the Recruitment Sweet Spot survey from technology marketing company Red Branch Media and career network Beyond.