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Staffing Crisis: New Tool Boosts Corrections Recruitment Efforts

7/18/2025

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U.S. corrections agencies are grappling with a critical staffing crisis, as turnover rates soar above 20% in numerous facilities. The pandemic has intensified safety concerns, but the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) emerges as a beacon of hope, pinpointing candidates with the emotional resilience essential for thriving in these high-pressure roles, ultimately bolstering recruitment and retention.

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Story summary

U.S. corrections agencies are grappling with a critical staffing crisis, as turnover rates soar above 20% in numerous facilities. The pandemic has intensified safety concerns, but the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) emerges as a beacon of hope, pinpointing candidates with the emotional resilience essential for thriving in these high-pressure roles, ultimately bolstering recruitment and retention.