Any business owner or HR professional knows that finding, attracting and retaining quality talent is one of the biggest challenges facing any business. The hiring process can often last too long and cost too much. Even after you’ve found a candidate, there’s no guarantee that they’ll be suitable for the role. If you’re going to […]
If you find it challenging to find the right talent, you’re not alone. According to a survey of 40,000 employers conducted by Manpower Group, 45% of employers say that they can’t currently find the workers with the skills they need. This statistic means that there’s more competition than ever before when it comes to attracting and retaining […]
Estimates from Gartner suggest that the business value of artificial intelligence will reach a whopping $3.9 trillion by 2022. The firm suggests that the majority of this growth will initially be driven by AI’s ability to process large datasets at a blazingly-fast pace and in unique ways. This power continues to open up exciting new possibilities […]
Technological breakthroughs and shifting cultural attitudes towards work mean that these are turbulent yet exciting times for the world of recruitment. As we find ourselves amidst a sea of change and on the cusp of recruitment 4.0, now is the ideal time to take stock of where we are and try to see where we […]
Technology is changing our society at a breakneck pace, and the world of work is also shifting as a consequence. Our opinions, beliefs and even feelings towards work are changing quickly, and this is affecting the very nature of labour. These changes have given rise to the contingent workforce – a growing group of talented […]
A blend of novel technologies and shifting attitudes towards work mean that the demand for agile talent is soaring. Today, countless businesses seek out agile talent temporarily. According to figures from a global survey conducted by Staffing Industry Analysts, contingent workers accounted for 20% of workforces in 2017 – a significant leap from 15% in […]
Finding the right talent is harder than ever before. Statistics from the Society for Human Resource Management tell us that 75% of recruiters believe there is a skills shortage among their applicants. The war for talent means that recruiters must leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques to source the best candidates. With time these tools and techniques evolve. […]
According to Glassdoor research, the average length of the UK hiring process sits at 27.9 days. This significant amount of time can harm the productivity of your business and hinder its ability to move forward. There’s an ocean of potential talent out there, but the challenge of recruitment is fishing for the appropriate candidates and keeping […]
The overwhelming majority of recruiters and hiring managers agree that the recruiting landscape is more competitive than ever before. Over the course of 2020, we’ll see the talent war intensify. Are you ready to abandon outdated practices, get creative and pull out all the stops to beat your competition to the best talent? You’ll need […]
Have you noticed that two of the broadest and most common terms in our industry – “talent acquisition” and “recruiting” – are often used interchangeably? Talent acquisition and recruitment are two very distinct ideas. They have never been more different, either, given that they are being driven even further apart by new technologies and trends. […]