5 Exciting Recruitment Trends to Expect in 2018

 

Recruitment, like fashion, sees a number of trends that come and go as each year passes.  Here are some of the most notable trends worth watching as we head into 2018.

 

1. Pre-Employment Assessments

Pre-employment assessments are tests that potential recruits complete before being hired. These contain anything from practical tests for technical jobs, to paper-based exams to personality tests to determine whether a person would be a great fit with the organization’s culture.

These types of assessments have gained popularity in the last few years; however, in 2018, we’ll see a shift towards personality tests and AI-designed exams, which will help create a complete picture of a potential hire.

 

2. Health and Wellness

As more attention is given to the dangers of workplace issues like prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyles, employers are expected to include health and wellness into their compensation packages to promote a healthy lifestyle as part of their company culture.

For HR, the challenge will be to find ways to integrate health and wellness into their efforts to attract top talent. Common strategies include highlighting generous health insurance packages and complimentary gym memberships. HR can also work with marketing to sponsor a local run or charity walk to demonstrate the company’s commitment to health and wellness.

 

3. Telecommuting

Many people consider “working from home” as the best of the best in employment perks. While employers used to see telecommuting as an excuse for employees to stay home without using their PTO days, this perception has changed in recent years, with more businesses realizing the savings and improved productivity of allowing employees to work remotely.

As technology continues to improve, making remote collaboration easier and more seamless than ever, employers will have fewer excuses to bar staff from working where they want.

 

4. Tailored Benefits Packages

Many job seekers know that tech startups are known for offering unusual benefits, taking inspiration from Google, which offers perks that border on the ridiculous. Yet these perks, such as open office designs, remote working, in-house gyms and game rooms, are quickly becoming the norm.

For 2018, HR staff will have to up the ante by offering benefits packages that recruits actually want. This means checking a potential hire’s background (e.g., interests and hobbies) to garner interested in the position and company.

 

5. Diversity Hiring

As companies face pressure to address workplace discrimination and sexual harassment problems, diversity is expected to be a priority for hiring managers in 2018. Savvy recruiters will know it’s more than just meeting industry regulations and good PR—it’s about leveraging the benefits of being inclusive and having people who can bring different insights and strengths to the table.

If your recruitment processes need a little nudge in the right direction to adapt to these hiring trends, let the staffing experts of The Reserves Network help you. Call our offices to learn more about our recruitment solutions.