As we move into 2023, the talent acquisition and recruitment teams must have planned their hiring strategies for this year. Whether you’ve got your strategy ready or are planning to create one, it’s essential to ensure your strategy aligns with these ten influential recruiting trends for 2023.
This article discusses the top 10 hiring trends in 2023 every recruiter should know. The hiring process, with time, is constantly evolving. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the recruitment industry has drastically changed. The competition to acquire top talent has become more complex. This is why you need to have a foolproof strategy for successful hiring.
Top 10 Recruiting Trends You Should Follow in 2023
Recession
Although the recession is not a positive trend, it’s a vital phenomenon to watch closely in 2023. The US and UK are already experiencing a recession, and these countries are expected to see more recessions.
While unemployment increases during a recession, companies still have to compete to grab the right talent faster. Therefore, you should have a future-proof business plan for the recession in 2023.
Social Media Marketing
With the growing demand for talent, it gets more challenging for employers to attract talent. However, social media is an amazing platform for companies to promote themselves. A survey found that 59% of employees chose their organization because of its positive social media presence.
Many company recruiters have become marketers of their employer brand. This trend is still going to be more effective in today’s recruitment landscape. Showcasing the company’s brand by telling stories of CEOs and employees and talking about company benefits will create strong brand awareness and grabs candidates’ attention.
Decision-Making using HR Analytics
Data-driven decision-making, also known as data-driven recruitment, is already trending in recruitment for a couple of years. Recruiters and hiring managers make hiring decisions using HR analytics tools. Data-driven helps recruiters understand patterns of hiring and hidden insights using accurate data.
Gen Z in the Workforce
Gen Z is entering the global workforce in junior-level positions. As we know, their generation expects a fast-paced environment and everything virtual. Companies should make arrangements such as lesser meetings, a joyful environment, etc., to impress generation Z employees. Generation Z candidates prefer to choose employers that they are proud of. So, create your workplace and employee management accordingly.
Remote Work
Remote work and remote recruitment are not going anywhere. According to FlexJobs, 65% of respondents said they want to work full-time remotely. Another study shows that 97% of employees don’t want to return to the office full-time.
Working from home has become the norm already, and most companies have adopted complete remote and hybrid work models to keep their employees and reduce costs.
Recruitment Automation/Technology Tools
Again, recruitment AI or automation such as ATS, CRM, and technology tools in the workplace, such as Zoom, Slack, etc., are not new. However, employers can expect a rapid change in the usage of technology and AI in recruitment and employee management.
Inbound Recruitment
Inbound recruiting is a strategy where you proactively engage candidates, including passive talent. This is a trending and potential way of building a talent pool in large volumes.
It’s essential for companies to build a talent pool to make the next cycle of hiring easier. So, design new strategies to engage with passive candidates and improve the number of qualified applicants for current and future open positions.
Recruitment Gamification
Gamification is another popular trend and effective way of recruitment. Many companies use gamification in the recruitment process to attract job applicants, especially Gen Z and millennial candidates.
To explain what gamification is, it is a process of creating a game-like challenge and giving rewards to participants who progress towards goals. This is a simple and amazing way to engage candidates in the recruitment process and analyze candidates’ logical and learning skills. Mostly, AI and top-tier technology companies use this technique to find talent. Also, companies use gamification in employee training.
Implementing Structured Interviews
Structured interviews are another popular trend that helps recruiters understand candidates better. Structured interviews refer to asking the same questions in a set order to understand the candidates’ personalities and skills. This allows the TA team to analyze the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses so they can make a perfect decision without actually interviewing candidates physically.
Hiring for Soft Skills
The importance of soft skills at work is not a new concept. According to a study, 53% of employers say soft skills are “essential” when making a hiring decision. Another study says 89% of recruiters say bad hires typically lack soft skills. Furthermore, to build an employee-friendly workplace and boost employee relationships, all your employees must have soft skills.
Wrapping Up
2022 has seen rapid changes in the talent market; it’s no surprise 2023 brings with it a tremendous shift in the hiring process. It’s high time employers need to put in double the efforts to attract great talent. Keeping a close eye on these trends in hiring will help you reevaluate your recruitment strategies and hire the best talent with somewhat ease in 2023.
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