{"id":60295,"date":"2018-05-08T14:04:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T13:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/?p=60295"},"modified":"2019-03-01T21:27:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-01T21:27:34","slug":"understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding 2018 Recruitment Trends: It\u2019s as Simple as ABC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With 2018 well under way (we don\u2019t know where the first half of this year went, either!), the time seems right to reflect on the emerging trends and key developments that research predicted would shape the recruitment industry this year. This is the first in a three-part series of articles that will highlight the current industry trends shaping recruitment in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A &#8211; AI and automation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniably a hot topic right now. Almost everyone is talking about it, and with good reason, too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recruitment professionals predict that AI will improve CV sorting processes, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/trending-in-2018-whats-on-tap-for-uk-recruitment-agencies-infographic\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=2018TrendsInfographic_UK&amp;LAD=2018TrendsInfographic_UK&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=2018trendsinfographic_uk\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similar findings are echoed in <a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/me\/business\/en-us\/talent-solutions\/resources\/pdfs\/linkedin-global-recruiting-trends-2018-en-us.pdf\">LinkedIn&#8217;s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends Report<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, in which 28 per cent of professionals surveyed flagged AI as the most important trend of the year. The astonishing speed of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/how-will-ai-and-machine-learning-impact-the-future-of-recruitment\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_01_31&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">technical advances in this area<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is revolutionising the industry as we know it, enabling recruiters to screen and source candidates, and streamline administrative aspects with remarkable efficiency. Most consultants now have access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/09\/recruitment-crm-essential-top-notch-candidate-experience-2\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_09_20&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">personalised software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that places all sourcing, assessment, scheduling, and follow-up data in one cross-referenceable place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s more, 29 per cent of respondents believe one of their top three challenges this year will be leveraging automation technology to improve operations, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/trending-in-2018-whats-on-tap-for-uk-recruitment-agencies-infographic\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=2018TrendsInfographic_UK&amp;LAD=2018TrendsInfographic_UK&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=2018trendsinfographic_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014unsurprising when you consider the vast range of new tech now available. Additionally, the research revealed that 48 per cent of those surveyed aren\u2019t currently using any automation for screening or credentialing. And over 30 per cent aren\u2019t taking advantage of technology for selection, onboarding, or candidate nurturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class='tm-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n<div class='tm-click-to-tweet'>\n<div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=2018+is+the+year+to+leverage+automation+technology+to+improve+%23recruitment+operations&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/' target='_blank'>2018 is the year to leverage automation technology to improve #recruitment operations<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=2018+is+the+year+to+leverage+automation+technology+to+improve+%23recruitment+operations&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/' target='_blank' class='tm-ctt-btn'>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investing in AI and automation solutions could support you in the more routine aspects of recruitment processes, leaving you more time for pressing tasks like talent pool engagement or building strong client culture knowledge. Still unconvinced? Take some time to consider the key challenges your agency faces; is time being used unproductively on menial tasks, and is there technology that could alleviate the burden?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most competitive agencies of 2018 will prioritise people and strategy. They\u2019ll both service their customers and candidates with efficiency, and focus on providing exemplary levels of consultancy-style service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>B \u2013 Better business decisions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New tech has made it easier than ever for us to turn the people-centric industry of recruitment into a gold mine of rich, insightful data. Not only is it possible for recruiters to quickly track hiring outcomes and make informed predictions, but some forward-thinking organisations have also begun using data to make smarter business decisions, too\u2014a trend we suspect will continue to grow alongside technological advances.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class='tm-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n<div class='tm-click-to-tweet'>\n<div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Using+new+tech+could+help+%23recruiters+make+smarter+business+decisions&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/' target='_blank'>Using new tech could help #recruiters make smarter business decisions<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Using+new+tech+could+help+%23recruiters+make+smarter+business+decisions&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/' target='_blank' class='tm-ctt-btn'>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/me\/business\/en-us\/talent-solutions\/resources\/pdfs\/linkedin-global-recruiting-trends-2018-en-us.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn&#8217;s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> found that 64 per cent of respondents used data at least \u2018sometimes\u2019 and 79 per cent are \u2018somewhat likely\u2019 to use data in the next two years. This means that, whilst many have begun to, we\u2019re not all harnessing its full power yet. But don\u2019t forget with great power comes great responsibility. It\u2019s vital for recruiters to not only utilise data insights but to do so responsibly and respectfully\u2014a notion that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2018\/04\/gdpr-compliance-for-recruitment-agencies-what-you-need-to-know\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_18_04_26&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the upcoming GDPR implementation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> serves to remind us of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>C \u2013 Communicate with candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speed and agility is vital in any kind of competitive market, and especially where the digitally-savvy recruitment sector is concerned. Candidates today are used to the fast communication processes of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/12\/social-media-recruitment\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_12_15&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">social media, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">which can even be instantaneous in some cases. It isn\u2019t surprising that drawing out communication over days of missed phone calls, multiple interviews, or lengthy assessments, can only work to hinder the recruitment experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speeding up the communication between yourself and your candidates improves efficiency and helps to promote deeper engagement with your talent pools. Are your recruiters present and active on social media channels popular with your candidates? And do they proactively use them? A Twitter account that\u2019s only looked at once a week doesn\u2019t count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the powerful tools and resources at our disposal evolve, successful recruiters will continue to invest in tech, engage on social media, and stay ahead of the curve to deliver superb services and experiences, quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your eyes peeled for part two, where we take a look at what\u2019s happening with diversified workforces, evolving customer needs, and fantastic candidate experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><i>Want to find out more about what\u2019s in store for UK recruitment professionals this year? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/2018-uk-recruitment-trends-report\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=2018_Trends_Survey_Report_UK&amp;LAD=2018_Trends_Survey_Report_UK&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Read a copy<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> of the 2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/2018-uk-recruitment-trends-report\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=2018_Trends_Survey_Report_UK&amp;LAD=2018_Trends_Survey_Report_UK&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/1agb93314bcf1knhv22id9u9-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/UK_1350x290_NOBUTTON_V2.png\" alt=\"recruitment trends\" width=\"1350\" height=\"290\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a significant year for recruitment agencies across the UK. 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