Infographic: Global Statistics Shaping Recruitment Trends

2017’s Biggest Trends In Recruiting

AI

80% of executives believe that AI can improve productivity and performance by taking more and more administrative tasks off your HR’s shoulder. From automating of processes such as notifying job seekers on the progress of their application to engaging applicants, AI allows HR to focus more on improving the recruitment process.

Moreover, the developments in AI paired with improvements in telecommunications drive experts to forecast an increase in hiring volume around the globe. In Europe, Germany is looking at a 61% rise, the UK is expecting a 58% increase, and France is following at 50%.

Mobile

With technology driving this year’s recruitment statistics and trends, companies would do well to strategize accordingly. One of the strategies to keep in mind is the optimization of their career pages for mobile devices. Another trend identified is the popularity of mobile sourcing. With 45% of job seekers turning to their mobile devices to look for jobs, employers stand to lose a lot of potential candidates by neglecting to create a mobile-friendly experience for job seekers.

Social Recruiting

Aside from mobile sourcing, social recruiting is another viable strategy as 79% of job seekers are likely to turn to social media to look for job openings. It is wise to note as well that aside from job search, job seekers also use social media to find out more about the company.

Further studies tell us that 84% of employees would consider leaving their job to take an offer from a company with a sterling reputation. Indeed, social media doubles as a recruitment strategy and a PR strategy for companies. With 75% of employees in the UK agree that social media is a valuable tool for managing brand reputation, it is best to maintain a constant and positive social media presence.

Diversity

Another primary driver in this year’s recruiting trend is diversity. Companies around the globe are expressing more interest in hiring more diverse candidates. In fact, more and more companies are ranking diversity as a top priority in recruitment.

Data tells us that in the UK, companies that are more gender-diverse are 15 percent more likely to have better financial returns than their respective national industry medians. Likewise, ethnically-diverse companies are observed to perform 35% better. Aside from gender and ethnic diversity, a company that is also diverse in terms of race, education, age, and personality stand to benefit from better performance.

To illustrate and elaborate on more recruiting trends, ThisWay Global created this infographic to guide you in crafting your company’s recruitment strategy. Studying these trends may just be the difference between a recruitment flop and a more timely and effective strategy that’s sure to bring in more quality hires.

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