As companies expand, they require more people. However, the labor market is an ever-changing one. And you should be ready for these new recruitment trends. Let’s find out what 2024 offers and learn how Virtua Outsourcing Solutions can help you ride these and get great talents.
2024 Recruitment Trends No. 1: The Continuing Presence Of Remote Work
The sudden growth in demand for remote work was initially thought of as a temporary result of the then-ongoing pandemic. As such, many believed it would slow down once everything got back to normal. But as it turns out, this was not the case.
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The demand for remote work has become much stronger and also influenced talent recruitment. According to LinkedIn, more than 50% of applicants now lean towards remote work. By 2024, the presence of hybrid work models will likely go up to 81% of all current hires.
The rise is mainly due to employees seeing the benefits of remote work upfront. With it, they can have better control of their work day. The biggest pro was that workers didn’t need to travel, which gave them additional savings. There is also the matter of better work-life balance for some.
How Your Company Can Ride The Trend
With that, a company that offers remote working options will likely be able to attract more talent. However, it’s not just about letting employees work at home. To convince applicants, you need to give them complete remote work experience.
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One important factor is determining how well the position fits the remote work setup. Note that not all jobs are immediately suitable for such. Here, you might need to make some adjustments For instance, you might need to create shifts that would fit the preferred schedule of remote workers.
On the other hand, you may also want to explore creating new, fully remote roles. With these, you should consider how to integrate them into your current work environment. That can require revamping the work environment more extensively to attract talent.
2024 Recruitment Trends No. 2: The Growth Of Proactive Candidate Engagement
The idea of proactively reaching out to prospective recruits is nothing new. However, it was mostly restricted to attracting people for executive vacancies. After all, these are the ones traditionally seen as being highly in-demand. Hence, being able to reach out early gives you a better shot at securing their service.
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But with the greater demand for fresh talents to take on emerging fields, companies are also now employing proactive engagement to reach out to entry-level candidates. In a recent survey, 84% of recruiters said that such an approach has become crucial for their overall recruitment strategy.
Expanding Proactive Engagement Through Outsourcing
A significant challenge with the proactive engagement of potential hires is that you need more manpower for it. Here, you aren’t just connecting with candidates who have shown active interest in the positions you offer. You will also need to reach out to candidates who might not yet be aware of you.
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This is where outsourcing to Virtua Solutions is a good move. We can help you expand your HR team to reach out to potential candidates. That starts with actively searching on the job market. Our team of HR agents will browse their online profiles based on your requirements.
From there, we formulate the right engagement strategy to reach out to them. The goal here is to adapt the strategy to a specific candidate. All of these happen in the background, so you get a ready selection when you open a position.
2024 Recruitment Trends No. 3: Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Beyond finding the right candidate based on skills, HR teams have also begun embracing the importance of values. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the three particular tenets you have to watch out for in 2024. The idea here is to gather talents from diverse sociocultural backgrounds and bring them together into a very inclusive work environment.
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And this new thrust is not without merit. According to the International Labor Organization, companies that foster a sense of inclusion experience a 59% increase in innovation. Similarly, there is a 37% increase in their ability to understand and respond to customer interest.
How Outsourcing To Virtua Can Help Boost Inclusivity
However, to integrate these ideals into your recruitment strategy, you need to understand these concepts well. At Virtua Solutions, our team have members coming from different backgrounds. As such, we can say that we have a strong inclination towards connecting with people from diverse groups.
When you outsource your recruitment needs to us, we use that background to understand how diversity will play into your work environment. We can provide insights on working with potential hires from these backgrounds. Our team can also help you develop policies for better integration.
Ride These Trends And Get The Best Talents With Virtua Solutions
These recruitment trends are just a portion of the things that you can expect to show up next year in the labor scene. And being prepared to ride these trends will help you secure the best talents for your team. Virtua Solutions Outsourcing is always ready to help you with that effort. Contact us today to learn more.