Latest Trends of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.

As COVID-19 recedes and life regains a semblance of normalcy, it's a good time to look ahead to some of the talent acquisition and recruitment trends we're likely to see going forward. COVID-19 has had a big impact on many facets of HR, and recruiting is no different. That is evident in the rise of such trends as remote interviewing and optimizing the candidate experience.

After such a complicated year in 2020 & 2021, it’s no wonder that businesses are reevaluating their talent acquisition and recruiting strategies for 2022. It hasn’t just been the pandemic that caused major changes in the marketplace, though that was a big contributing fact. Over the last decade, many advancements in technology were made that changed the entire landscape of recruiting.

We also understand that technology improves at a rapid pace, adoption is sometimes much slower. 2020 & 2021 saw increased use of some recruitment and employee management technology simply because if businesses did not adapt, they would find themselves unable to navigate a quickly changing workplace.

Remote interviews:

Remote interviewing is one of the most current developments in the talent acquisition and recruiting industry. Remote interviewing entails conducting job interviews using video conferencing software, just like if they were conducting a typical face-to-face interview. The recruiter, their colleagues, and the candidate join a video chat and the interview is done this way.

Experience of the candidate:

Employees report that companies that focus on creating a good experience and corporate culture are more productive and highly profitable. The applicant experience is subject to the same impacts. Employers have enhanced candidate experiences by upgrading career sites and utilizing surveys to get input from candidates.

Inclusion and diversity:

Another area of increasing attention for HR directors is diversity and inclusion, which has a direct impact on the talent acquisition and recruiting process. Recruiters are responsible for finding and introducing a broader range of applicants into the talent pool as it has been seen that businesses with a varied staff and inclusive environment have higher productivity and profitability.

Workers on a contract basis:

Staffing the workforce is becoming increasingly challenging as firms face a prolonged period of instability and uncertainty. Variable needs and short-term operations necessitate flexibility, and only contingent labor can assist satisfy these requirements.

Artificial intelligence (AI):

The application of artificial intelligence to enhance methods of sourcing, identifying, and engaging people is one of the fastest developing areas of recruitment and selection software today. It is also utilized to aid in the elimination of biases in applicant identification, selection, and employment. AI is popular because the technologies can accomplish a lot of heavy lifting quickly while also bringing value and automation to the recruiting process.

Employer Branding:

People want to work for organizations that they are proud of. As a result, the most essential factor for an employer is to establish their employer brand and make the company's vision and goal abundantly clear. This is one of the reasons why businesses are focusing on developing website components dedicated to the business vision, employee experience and stories, and other impactful employer branding material.

Recruiting on social media:

As recruiters go further, the natural next step is to go where their potential aspirants are, and the majority of them are already on social media. Recruiters will increasingly catch job hunters' attention on social media platforms as mobile usage and on-the-go interactions rise. Some organizations with the aim of social media recruitment, urge their workers to share their successful content to attract new employees and increase their recruitment strength.