Notable Recruiting Trends for 2021

Talent acquisition can be a tricky task for firms that rely on a highly specialized workforce to conduct their regular business operations. As a recruiter, staying on top of the latest trends in hiring is a vital key for staffing your company’s roster with the top candidates.

Now that we’re a month and a half into the new year, here are a few notable trends that you should be aware of to maintain your competitive edge.

Remote Interviews

The reality of day-to-day business has shifted dramatically after the COVID-19 shutdowns. Recruiters have been forced to rethink even the most fundamental steps in the recruitment process to adjust accordingly.

Offering the opportunity to interview remotely could mean the difference between landing that top-notch recruit on your radar or not. To aid in conducting remote interviews, software such as Zoom and Skype is readily available for free use on the web. More specialized platforms cater their services to recruiters in particular.

Platforms that specifically facilitate job interviews include HireVue and Montage.

Offering Remote Work Opportunities

Related to how COVID-19 has speeded the transition to remote interviews as a new norm, the pandemic has similarly revolutionized the work experience for employees around the country.

Many companies are now focused on remote work as the future model of their operations, allowing those who can perform their duties from home to do so.

For recruiters, opening up jobs to candidates working remotely creates endless possibilities for greater talent acquisition, including greater geographic flexibility when selecting the ideal applicant for employment.

Focus on Diversity

Diversity is one of the most critical parts of healthy workplace culture. 77% of recruitment managers at top firms say that diversity will become an increasingly important aspect of recruitment in 2021 and beyond.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is set to change every aspect of how humans live and interact with the greater world — including in talent acquisition. Companies are already introducing AI to their HR departments to identify and contact potential workers of interest through specific programs such as Eightfold AI.

The trends outlined here will likely extend well beyond 2021. Moving forward, remote work and recruitment, an increased preference for diverse candidates, and AI-fueled recruitment drives will become the “new normal” for recruiters.

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For more on recruitment and technology from Jeremy Robertson, visit his blog at jeremyrobertsonmachinelearning.org |