2019 looks set to see some key developments take place for recruiters across the globe.
As 2018 becomes a long-distant memory (check out our 2018 recruitment stats blog post to see just how quickly things have changed), we’ve taken a look at (and highlighted) some of the key recruitment trends for recruiters going into 2019.
- Over the next 12 months hiring is expected to become more competitive for almost 75% of recruiters.
- Between August and October 2018 the UK reported 1.38 million unemployed people (people not in work but seeking and available to work), this was an increase of 20,000 on the previous quarter.
- The number of recruiters operating in the UK grew by almost 10% over one year, from March 2017 to March 2018.
- The REC’s annual Recruitment Industry Trends report for 2017/18 showed that total industry turnover (from permanent and temporary placements) increased 10%, reaching £35.7 billion.
- 4.2 years is the average number of years that employees have been with their current employer. This number increase as employees get older.
- The best place to work in the UK has been revealed to be…. Water utility firm Anglian Water! Who beat Google, Salesforce and a range of others in the Glassdoor ‘Best Places to Work’ award.
- Employers are finding there to be a talent shortage in the current market, 72% of them state they’re having a difficult time finding skilled candidates for current openings.
- Giving candidates a good hiring & selection experience is becoming more and more important. 60% of job seekers now say that a poor hiring experience would put them off buying a company product.
- Social media is playing a more prominent role in the hiring process. 84% of businesses are now using some form of social channel to aid their recruitment. A further 9% of those not using social media are planning to in future.
- Candidates are also using social media more frequently to search and apply for jobs with almost 60% of them using it to research companies before applying to them.
- Flexible work arrangements are the future. Almost 70% of small businesses now offer some form of flexible working to their employees. 73% of employees using flexible work arrangements said that it has improved their overall job satisfaction.
- Persistence pays off. Over three quarters of recruiters will go back to hire someone who wasn’t originally seen as a good fit.
- Candidates who use industry buzzwords throughout their recruitment journey (e.g. in your CV, cover letter and then in person/interview) increase their chances of being hired by almost a third.
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87% of recruiters remember candidate enthusiasm. According to a number of recruiters, having higher levels of candidate enthusiasm can leave more of a lasting impression than just conventional skills alone.
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53% of job seekers want expectations clearly explained in the job description.
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78% of employers utilising an ATS said that recruitment technology makes finding great talent easier than ever. 1/2 of those employers went on to say they do not have an ATS.
Implementing psychometric assessments and having a good onboarding process are some of the most effective ways you can improve your recruitment process.
If you’re hiring new employees personality questionnaires can play a key role is helping you to properly assess if a candidate is a good fit to your company. Then, once a candidate has been hired, the same personality profile can be brought together into an onboarding report.
When used properly, psychometrics will give your business tailored information about each new employee, based on their personality at work. This allows you to provide adaptable inductions that fit their specific needs.
If you have any questions then please contact us for more information.
Sources:
https://careerswiki.com/publications/job-search-tips/
https://jobbatical.com/blog/hiring-statistics/
https://www.sagepeople.com/about-us/news-hub/17-essential-hr-industry-stats-for-recruiters/
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-UK-LST_KQ0,22.htm
https://go.manpowergroup.com/talent-shortage-2018
https://www.zenefits.com/blog/7-big-statistics-about-the-state-of-flexible-work-arrangements/
Published by Lily Harvey
