It’s always important for recruiters to be in-the-know about developments in the industry. This ultimately means keeping up with the industry’s trends. We at Recruitment Solutions Wales have collected all the trends that recruiters should be aware of, and what will help you begin 2018 in the best position possible.

Social Media Job Hunting

The advertising space for recruiting has becoming increasingly busy. This looks to increase even further with big players vying for room, most notably Facebook and Google.

When Google created their independent search engine for job listings, they ultimately set out to succeed in recruitment. Whereas Facebook also added a job openings feature, ultimately challenging LinkedIn for space in the recruiting sector.

The above developments are massive, as it indicates the power companies such as Facebook and Google have to not only stray from their prominent services but to muscle in on others. If they are successful (which they probably will be), it’s highly likely that others will take their lead.

Making Use of Marketing

There’s always been an element of marketing in the business of recruitment, which strives as such a competitive market. However, it has always been lightly used with a minimal amount of channels. It’s predicted that next year will see the UK recruitment take full advantage of marketing and the digital sphere.

Gig Economy

The ‘gig economy’ is continuing to drive debate and develop the way we look at traditional forms of work and shift the perception of how we think about ‘work’. Next year, we will hear about it even more, and we predict that companies are going to accommodate/embrace it.

Greater Diversity

Workplace diversity has been a large topic in the media. Everyone is interested, an it’s clear that everyone wants change. For 2018, more companies are set to contribute to breaking down any negative perceptions of the industry, all whilst moving towards a more diverse workforce.

Conclusion

It’s vital that, you understand what is on the horizon in your sector. Having a finger on the pulse will set you in good stead for changes.

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