Recruiting trends evolve. Each year there is a new approach and way of recruiting that will give your company the inside edge over the competition. 2018 is no different. Many of the recruiting trends we saw in 2017 will continue to be a focal point this year and beyond.
Here are the top recruiting trends to watch for in 2018:
The Expansion of the Gig Economy
The gig economy will continue to have a greater impact on how companies recruit and operate. More people have aspirations to be self-employed. More company leaders see the value of using contractors. This flexibility for both parties is attractive and something you can expect to see more of in 2018. Be open to hiring contractors, freelancers, and part time professionals.
Read: 4 Ways the Freelance Gig Economy Is Redefining Candidate Career Expectations
Increased Focus on Diversity Hiring
Diversity hiring continues to be a hot button topic in the recruiting industry. Look for companies to further entrench diversity into hiring practices. Forward thinking recruiters are now looking beyond compliance and guidelines and are starting to see the true value of diversity in the workplace.
Read: 4 Ways to Increase Diversity Through Improved Recruitment
More Focus on Retention
Recruiting doesn’t stop once you hire an employee. Retaining top talent is imperative to remain competitive. With a shortage of qualified talent, it’s now more important than ever for companies to take a proactive approach to retention. Expect companies to offer greater incentives and opportunities to keep their top employees in house.
Read: 5 Easy to Implement Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Increased Focus on Social and Mobile Recruiting
Everyone has a mobile device and most people use social media. Expect recruiting efforts to be more focused in these areas in 2018. The vast majority of job seekers use mobile and social media as part of their job search, however, many hiring companies fail to take advantage. Expect this year to be the year when companies invest more heavily in social and mobile recruiting efforts.
Read: How Social Media Is Reshaping Recruiting – for Companies and Candidates
Greater Emphasis on Employer Branding
The candidate experience matters. People want to work for companies that have a good reputation and employer brand. They want to work for companies with a strong culture and organizations that take care of their employees. Therefore, if your company has a strong employer brand, you will be able to more effectively recruit top talent. Expect companies to focus more on their employer brand and the candidate experiences they create in order to improve their recruiting process.
Read: Tips to Create a Desirable Employer Brand Using Social Media
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