Bold Predictions about 2022 Recruitment

Recruiting looks very different today than it did 2 years ago. Changes that were predicted to take years are now happening in months, due to COVID-19. For many companies, virtually recruiting remote workers has become the new standard. Internal mobility and upskilling initiatives are being developed for the first time, in many cases. Diversity is now receiving the attention and accountability it has long earned.

We've made six bold predictions about the future of recruiting to assist you manage these changes and stay ahead of the curve.

• Recruiting will result in fewer hires, but more construction and borrowing.
• Recruiting will assist in holding the company accountable for diversity.
• It's safe to say that virtual recruiting is here to stay.
• The move to remote employment will be led by recruiters.
• Empathy and behaviours will make or break your employer brand.
• To align with the business, recruiters will develop new capabilities.

Is there a market for recruiter positions?

Our most recent study shows that the demand for recruiters is growing at a global scale, across industries, and throughout the globe. Since the beginning of the year, the number of recruiter job ads on LinkedIn has steadily climbed, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.