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This month, we’re taking a look at what we think will be the big recruitment trends in 2024
Predictions for recruitment trends in 2024
As we start a new year, we thought we’d take a look at what we expect to be making waves in recruitment in 2024 and our recommendations for you to get ahead of the curve.
Proper Talent Planning rather than reactive recruitment needs to be the norm…
Reactive recruitment has been the norm for many years, but we see 2024 as being the year we all get proactive with proper talent planning.
Reactive recruitment (aka passive recruitment) is initiated once a request for a new member of staff is made internally, which makes it a bit of a rushed process to get the right candidates vetted, interviewed and in role.
Unfortunately, reactive recruiting is very time-consuming!
If you have proper talent planning in place you’ll have discussed your business’s current, short and long term plans so you can start the process earlier and have people in place as the business demands.
Research shows that last year 76% of candidates researched the employer brand before they applied, so we know the best candidates are looking for opportunities to grow and contribute to a company’s success.
The way you recruit says a lot about your company dynamics and if your policies are proactive it paints you in a better light.
EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) is becoming more prominent and policies need to include your recruitment process.
This year, how businesses attract candidates is going to change – this is where our advice and knowledge of the market can truly make a difference as we lean into your company culture, your team, your benefits package and both personal and professional opportunities within your business.
Get in touch with us to help.
TEAM NEWS!
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JUST FOR LOLs
Jobs we’re glad aren’t a thing any more…
Tosher- During the Victorian era in London, toshers broke into the city’s sewage system and searched for pieces of bones, metal scraps, coins or valuable items.
Fun Fact
With the movie “Mean Girls” turning 20 this year, and a new version being released, this month’s fun fact is Amy Poehler was only seven years older than Rachel McAdams when she took on the role of “cool mom” in Mean Girls.
Rachel was 25 as Regina George – Amy was 32 as her mum.