From a Recruiter's Desk - August 2024 - Volume 28
Management Recruiters of Tallahassee
Plastic, metal, rubber, composite, food—we are manufacturing recruiters. Forbes award-winning Recruiters since 1987.
Stay Competitive in Hiring
Fact: In Q4 2023, nearly 24% of U.S. employees were recruited by another organization, up from 19% in 2015.
Takeaway: The rise in recruitment activity shows the need for a proactive approach. Engaging professionals who understand this landscape helps secure top talent quickly.
Fact: Half of recruited employees were found through LinkedIn, with 61% leaving their job for a new offer.
Takeaway: Digital platforms are crucial in recruitment today. Expertise in these tools can connect your company with candidates ready for new opportunities.
Fact: Employees recruited via online job boards (70%) and LinkedIn (61%) were more likely to leave their current job.
Takeaway: Digital recruitment methods are highly effective. Using these strategies ensures your company reaches and attracts the best available talent.
Fact: 59% of employees said the job description’s alignment with their skills was the top factor in deciding to apply.
Takeaway: Clear, well-targeted job descriptions attract high-quality applicants. Ensuring your postings resonate with candidates’ skills can improve your talent pool.
Fact: Company mission, culture, and reviews were less influential in candidates' decisions to apply.
Takeaway: While important, culture and mission often take a backseat to job alignment. Focusing on skills alignment makes your company more appealing to top talent.
Meet your competitive advantage...
*All statistics taken from Staffing Hub
We are headed back to Indianapolis for the third year in a row,
and we couldn't be more excited! This is our chance to reconnect with plastic professionals, gain valuable insights, and reflect on the past year in the industry. We're eager to learn more about the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of plastics. Whether it's discussing challenges or celebrating successes, we look forward to the conversations that will drive our business forward.
See you in Indy!