The dynamic modern business is constantly shifting and recruiters need to keep abreast of all the changes. A new report from Korn Ferry – the consulting firm sheds light on six talent-hiring trends for recruiters in 2024.
Let’s dive right in –
1. AI Integration – Recruiters are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools for candidate screening, assessment, and matching. These AI-driven processes enhance efficiency and accuracy in identifying top talent while reducing bias.
2. Remote Work Adaptation – Remote work has become the norm, leading recruiters to focus on hiring candidates with strong remote work skills and experience. Additionally, companies are adopting hybrid work models, requiring recruiters to adapt their hiring strategies accordingly.
3. Diversity and Inclusion Prioritization – There is a growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in hiring practices. Recruiters are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds and implementing inclusive recruitment strategies to foster a more diverse workforce.
4. Skills-Based Hiring – Traditional qualifications are becoming less prioritized compared to specific skills and competencies. Recruiters are shifting towards skills-based hiring, focusing on candidates’ ability to perform specific tasks and adapt to changing job requirements.
5. Candidate Experience Enhancement – Recruiters are placing greater importance on providing a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. This includes streamlining application procedures, improving communication with candidates, and offering personalized interactions.
6. Emphasis on Employer Branding – Companies are investing more resources in building and promoting their employer brand to attract top talent. Recruiters play a crucial role in conveying the company’s values, culture, and opportunities to potential candidates, thereby enhancing employer attractiveness.
Recruiters must keep up with these trends and adapt their strategies to effectively attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Ordioni is the author of “The Talent Brand.” In her role as Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Brandemix, she leads the firm in creating brand-aligned talent communications that connect employees to cultures, companies, and business goals. She engages with HR professionals and corporate teams on how to build and promote talent brands, and implement best-practice talent acquisition and engagement strategies across all media and platforms. She has been named a "recruitment thought leader to follow" and her mission is to integrate marketing, human resources, internal communications, and social media to foster a seamless brand experience through the employee lifecycle.
