Top 5 Recruiting Insights from 2024
- December 12, 2024
With 2025 quickly approaching, we’ve revisited our plethora of recruiting content from this past year. From the importance of DE&I and reference checks to the benefits of RPO, our experts have shared their knowledge and insight into the latest trends and opportunities impacting employers as they navigate the recruiting space. We highlight some of our top recruiting insights from 2024 below.
RECRUITING INSIGHTS FROM 2024
Why Organizations Need to Focus on Inclusivity in Staffing and Recruiting
In the modern business landscape, the value of inclusivity in staffing and recruiting cannot be overstated, and companies across the globe are continuing to realize its importance. In fact, global spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related efforts is projected to reach $15.4 billion by 2026, while US companies alone spend roughly $8 billion each year on DEI training. We dive into why organizations need to focus on inclusivity in staffing and recruiting, exploring its benefits for both organizations and employees alike in this eBook.
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5 Benefits of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Many organizations face significant challenges in managing the recruitment process in-house. The rapid evolution of technology, growing talent shortages in specific industries, increasing complexity of workforce needs, and more have made recruitment an intricate and time-consuming process. To overcome these hurdles, many companies are turning to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In this article, we break down five key benefits of RPO and why it has become a go-to solution for companies looking to build a stellar recruitment strategy.
Inclusive Recruitment Strategies for Neurodivergent Candidates
Inclusive recruitment is an essential aspect of modern hiring that aims to create a diverse and equitable workforce. Among various underrepresented groups, neurodivergent individuals—those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s Syndrome, and other conditions—often face unique challenges in the job market. In fact, one in five American adults is neurodiverse, yet studies estimate that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse adults runs as high as 30-40%. By implementing inclusive recruitment strategies for neurodivergent candidates, employers can tap into the valuable skills and perspectives that these individuals bring to the table.
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Why Reference Checks Matter: Employer Perspective
Reference checks are often the final step in the hiring process, but their importance cannot be overstated. For employers, they offer a crucial opportunity to validate candidate information and character and, ultimately, make more informed hiring decisions. As a staffing firm with a deep understanding of the hiring landscape, we believe that reference checks are essential for mitigating risk and driving business success. In this piece, we explore why reference checks matter from the employer’s perspective.
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The Benefits of Staffing and Recruiting Firm Networks
In a job market where talent acquisition is both an art and a science, staffing and recruiting firms have become indispensable partners for businesses seeking to attract top talent. These firms bring a plethora of benefits to the table, one of the most significant being their extensive networks. In this post, we explore the advantages that stem from leveraging the expansive staffing and recruiting firm networks.
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