2018 Recruitment Trends

It is still early enough in the year for people to be looking for insight into what is likely to happen in the next 12 months. This is the same for any industry but when it comes to recruitment, it is essential that companies know what is happening and what will happen next. The implications of getting recruitment wrong can cause a lot of problems for companies, which is why following the 2018 recruitment trends is important.

It is likely that HR tech will continue to flourish. Areas that are expected to develop and give companies the chance to do more with less include Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and chatbots. Being able to talk to more people, evaluate more people and find the right partners is hugely important in the recruitment sector and these tools will assist many firms in getting it right first time.

You need to find the right people

There will likely be a focus on targeting the right people, and you can expect some of the major online names to get involved in this process. There are whispers that Google and Facebook are coming around to the importance of the information they hold for companies in finding the right person. It is also likely that niche jobsites will have a stronger role to play in bringing firms and people together.

While many companies will wonder if Bitcoin will impact on its activities, it is likely that the technology which powers Bitcoin, Blockchain, will have an impact on recruitment. There is a feeling that blockchain verified CVs, sometimes being referred to as Intelligent Profiles will be introduced. This is something that is in its infancy and may sound complicated to many firms but verified CVs could then become an integral way of reviewing people’s career and progress.

Firms need to be compliant

One issue that is going to be important in recruitment this year is compliance with respect to data collection. This is down to the fact that GDPR will be introduced in May of 2018. There is a need to ensure that all candidates and applicants know what you plan to do with their contact details and that you have obtained consent for everything that you hold. This will be an area where technology can make life simpler, helping firms to stay fully compliant at all times.

An issue that will be of benefit to some firms while a hindrance to others is the development of the gig economy. Recent studies indicate that more 1 million people in the United Kingdom are employed within the gig economy. This means firms will have professionals who they can outsource work to, but it may mean some firms will lose employees to this market. As this market continues to grow, it is likely that more and more professionals will see the benefits of working in this manner.

The rise of the gig economy is partly down to improving technology and the ability to work from anywhere. When it comes to freedom, being your own boss is something that appeals to many people, and you can see why there will be folk who are interested in this opportunity.

January 2018 Author : 2XL Recruitment Solutions part of 2XL Media Solutions