The Future of Talent Acquisition is HERE!!
Derrick Mabonga
Digital Media Manager / Integrated Media Specialist/ Media Consultant
Talent acquisition has entered a period of seismic change, making it harder for organisations to recruit the right talent. The move to a digital world influences most industries, and most companies within these industries are embarking on a radical digital transformation program. This means businesses and consultancies increasingly need access to a new generation of talent that can harness new technology, drive innovation and empower this change.
As the demand for talent picks up, it is essential to understand what trends will shape talent acquisition in 2021 so you can be ready to bring the best talent onto your team. We anticipate that trends like the digitization of hiring, a continuation of remote-friendly work environments, and a deepening commitment to diversity and inclusion will shape talent acquisition in 2021, fueled by the developments over the past year. Let me take you through the latest trends in Talent Acquisition that you can adapt into your company working model or easily hire AIESEC International to recruit the best talent for you; Our Non-profit can offer your enterprise an opportunity to access a broader talent pool with high-quality candidates with promising return on investment than traditional recruitment agencies.
2021 trends in Talent Acquisition.
- Collaborative Hiring - collaborative hiring covers the combined power of employee referrals and hiring from within.
- AI will pave the way for data-driven talent decisions; This will be a game-changer. It will help companies make smarter hiring decisions and eliminate unconscious bias, which permeates the hiring processes.
- This year, inbound recruitment marketing saw a massive increase in the number of inbound marketing tactics making their way down the hall. Inbound recruitment marketing uses content like blog posts, social media updates, videos and more to convey your employer brand and employee value proposition to the right people, in the right place, and at the right time.
- Diversity and inclusion will go beyond mere points on the checklist; 2020 and 2021 were pivotal years for diversity, especially with conversations around the Black Lives Matter movement. Many organizations defined and put down policies on diversity and inclusion for the first time. They set diversity targets to reflect their stance on diversity and inclusion, especially in their talent decisions.
For more information on many other emerging trends in talent acquisition, you can visit the shortlist.net website or rather connect with me, and we can have more discussions.