The Future of Recruitment

We always wonder what will be the future of recruitment? Change is the one thing that remains constant through different situations and circumstances. It is this constant change that can also be witnessed in the process of recruitment.

In the current times, recruiters have a different approach towards shortlisting and hiring candidates as compared to the way it was done in the past.

Numerous factors affected the ways in which the process of evolved over time. The Covid 19 pandemic created the requirements for opting for a digitally inclined process.

Movements like feminism led to the inclusion of women in companies and organisations which again changed the recruitment process. Upsurge against racial discrimination again led to changes in the distribution of equal opportunities for people despite their cultural, ethnic, religious or racial background.

With all these changes it was an inevitable phenomenon for companies to transform their recruitment processes and structure them to fit the demands of the world, the skill set required by the company and their own moral and ethical responsibility towards the candidates.

In this article, we will talk about five major predictions about the future of recruitment.

Predictions on Future of Recruitment

Prediction 1

Companies will promote building and borrowing instead of hiring 

Internal mobility might not be the first option for most of the companies in future. Even in the current times, there are numerous ventures which prefer to outsource work or partner with other firms for certain tasks and requirements.

This method of partnering with learning and development (L&D) or other outsourcing firms will allow a business to explore and cultivate a smooth workflow and a concise and dedicated internal team. For any other requirements, the workforce from the partnered program or outsourcing units will help the company to engage with diverse talent and skills.

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This will also save them from bearing the cost of employees who do not regularly contribute to the company but are needed for particular projects and undertakings. This will also structure the L&D companies to provide better opportunities to their employees and engage with diverse industries and opportunities.

This will also transform the recruiter’s approach towards hiring and assessing the candidate’s talent and skills. Instead of paying attention to their technical capacity and on paper qualifications they will widen their horizon to monitor the adaptability, problem-solving technique and communication skills of their applicants.

Prediction 2

Businesses will develop accountability towards diversity through their process of recruiting 

Workforce diversity has been advocated throughout the globe for its benefits towards the development and success of a company. Movements like Black Lives Matter have created a deep impact on companies and their recruitment processes. This impact will grow stronger in future where people will not tolerate exclusivity or prejudice in any sector.

As important as it is for companies to practice diversity as its responsibility towards promoting equality in their work culture, it is also a critical step for promoting their business and utilising diverse potential.

Talent from suppressed and minority groups will gain opportunities and overcome the barriers of bias and excuses. This change in the future of recruitment will also be visible in gender diversity.

Companies will increase the percentage of candidates from other sexual orientations along with female employees. Gender will no more be a concern and the priority will be given to the skill set and capacity of the individual with respect to their possible contributions towards the growth of the organisation.

Prediction 3

Recruiters will continue with digital hiring 

Covid19 caused major changes in the way recruiters approached candidates and hired them. The global lockdowns made way for creating an alternate method for face-to-face interviews. This alternate method was digital shortlisting and hiring processes. Even though it was a desperate alternative at first, it has now evolved as an effective time and cost-saving means.

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These factors have been addressed by organisations and their response towards convenience might make digital hiring a permanent choice for recruiters in future. The hybrid hiring process for remotely working employees will gain prominence and set different work standards for employees. Businesses will also formulate guidelines and protocols for these virtual processes along with forming a proper framework and security system for the same.

Prediction 4

Remote working will be the next work trend

To cope up with the pandemic and sustain their business, the majority of organisations from all diverse industries had to opt for remote working and functioning. On one hand, where it was difficult to adjust to virtual working in the future, it later became convenient to a point that companies turned their heads towards the benefits it brings along.

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A remote work structure will also allow companies to utilize talents from diverse sectors and areas without worrying about the travel and conveyance of the employees. They will also save on office and employee maintenance along with the cost of on-premise expenditure on system setups and other logistics.

Prediction 5

Empathy and action will be major components of the recruitment process

Recruiters will seek empathy and action in their applicants. People are developing their ideas and thoughts towards social causes and are being vocal about the same. Social media has provided a platform for each individual to assess their surroundings and they are looking for brands and companies that withhold a strong viewpoint and stance about social issues.

Therefore HR and admins will lead a different approach towards marketing their enterprise and instead of showcasing the perks, benefits, office luxuries or their products, they will endorse their relationship with their employees and their role in supporting and sustaining their employees, customers and their community.

Companies will reshape their campaigns to hit the soft spot of their consumers by rebranding themselves and associating them with NGOs, social causes and programs. They will also adapt to empathy towards their employees and take accountability for their shortcomings.

This will develop dedication and satisfaction of the employee and therefore increase the possibility of better results and action. Kindness will be utilised as a marketing tool that will not only benefit the needy but will also reform the company’s position in the market and the eyes of the consumer.

The Future of Recruitment – Conclusion

The process of recruiting employees and formulating a strong and deserving team has gone through numerous changes, amendments and reformations. These modifications were inevitable and will continue to occur frequently in future. These changes will not only reshape the work culture in companies but will also open doors for inclusivity, perspective and opportunities for ventures and individuals.

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Crafted By: Aditi Srivastava