{"id":60314,"date":"2018-05-17T14:43:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T13:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/?p=60314"},"modified":"2019-04-25T20:44:23","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T19:44:23","slug":"understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding 2018 Recruitment Trends: Three More Trends That Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As both technology and workforces continue to evolve, it\u2019s important for recruiters to keep a keen eye on the developments and recruitment trends that\u2019ve been predicted to shape the recruitment industry in 2018. This is the second in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_17&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three-part series <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exploring the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trends that forward-thinking recruitment agencies are tracking and addressing in the year ahead.<\/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=Forward-thinking+%23recruiters+need+to+keep+a+keen+eye+on+the+latest+industry+trends+for+2018&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' target='_blank'>Forward-thinking #recruiters need to keep a keen eye on the latest industry trends for 2018<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Forward-thinking+%23recruiters+need+to+keep+a+keen+eye+on+the+latest+industry+trends+for+2018&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' target='_blank' class='tm-ctt-btn'>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>D \u2013 Diversified workforces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity and inclusion in the workplace have been thrust into the spotlight over the past year following new regulations, such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/gender-pay-gap-reporting-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gender pay-gap reporting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Businesses recognise the value of a varied and inclusive workforce: diversity in skills creates a more positive culture and directly correlates with better business performance. Clients require recruiters to help them build more diverse teams, and with a surge in agencies <\/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=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=2018trendsinfographic_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engaging candidates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through new, tech-savvy communication channels, accessing varied talent pools is easier than ever. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of 8,800 hiring managers surveyed by LinkedIn for its\u00a0<\/span><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 noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 Global Recruiting Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 82 per cent believe diversity is crucial to their hiring process. The same research also showed 38 per cent of global hiring managers struggle to find diverse candidates, meaning it\u2019s critical recruiters understand their client\u2019s culture, and demonstrate value-add when tapping into diverse talent pools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plentiful opportunities for recruiters to position themselves as strategic advisors and effectively engage with diverse candidates through the right channels. Consider if you can give guidance on how to create diversity programmes and help clients review existing recruitment practises. Do you have case studies from other clients to exemplify diversity best practises? And does your agency demonstrate an inclusive culture of its own?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>E \u2013 Evolving customer needs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a recent conference, thought leader Ann Swain (global CEO of<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apsco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APSCo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading body for professional recruitment firms) drew attention to the evolving needs of customers and the necessity for agencies to adapt alongside these changing requirements. Gone are the days of recruiters simply putting \u201cbums on seats\u201d.<\/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=As+customer+needs+evolve%2C+gone+are+the+days+of+%23recruiters+simply+putting+%22bums+on+seats%22&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' target='_blank'>As customer needs evolve, gone are the days of #recruiters simply putting &#8220;bums on seats&#8221;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=As+customer+needs+evolve%2C+gone+are+the+days+of+%23recruiters+simply+putting+%22bums+on+seats%22&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' 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;\">Clients now expect their recruitment partners to operate as advisors, providing entire workforce solutions. From diversity programmes to devising training, competency framework design, or mapping out employer branding, agencies can assist customers in a range of ways. For example, results from 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=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=2018trendsinfographic_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that 52 per cent of agencies now deliver market research and analytics to their clients in addition to sourcing services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a wider range of services means increasing work with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) organisations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and incorporating elements such as talent development or retention strategies. During her seminar, Ann stated that 30 per cent of business billed currently goes through MSPs. Working with intermediaries in this way is something that more agencies need to take advantage of. Adapting to evolving customer needs and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2018\/04\/extra-mile-candidates-clients-recruiting\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_17&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_18_04_25&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">going the extra mile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will give forward-thinking recruiters the competitive edge this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>F \u2013 Fantastic candidate experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that the UK has seen a talent shortage in recent years. In fact, 41 per cent of participants ranked candidate acquisition as a top concern in the\u00a0<\/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=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=2018trendsinfographic_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the market becoming more candidate-driven, it\u2019s vital that job seekers have an outstanding experience with your agency: you want to be the one that comes to mind when they make recommendations become hiring managers, or next time they\u2019re job hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kornferry.com\/press\/recruiters-beware-treat-candidates-well-or-lose-them-as-future-employees-and-customers-according-to-korn-ferry-futurestep-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey of professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Korn Ferry\u2019s Futurestep division found over half the participants were unlikely to remain with an agency following a bad candidate experience. Providing a fantastic candidate experience may not only hinder future recommendations and agency reputation but can also cause a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/05\/why-a-bad-candidate-experience-is-bad-for-business\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_17&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_05_31&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss in product or service revenue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s vital recruiters think about how to incentivise applicants and provide the best service possible\u2014especially as applicants could be future or current customers, clients, or partners. Interestingly, we\u2019ve seen a move toward monetising the candidate experience, giving applicants vouchers with increased discounts as they progress, for example. What else could your agency be doing to look after and retain candidates in 2018?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice to recruiters is always \u201ckeep your clients and candidates in mind\u201d. Understand and adapt to the issues they face, strive to deliver a great end-to-end experience, and make sure you utilise the tools available to help you provide innovative solutions.<\/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=It+is+vital+that+%23recruiters+provide+a+fantastic+end-to-end+candidate+experience&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' target='_blank'>It is vital that #recruiters provide a fantastic end-to-end candidate experience<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=It+is+vital+that+%23recruiters+provide+a+fantastic+end-to-end+candidate+experience&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/' 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;\">You can read more about automation, making better business decisions, and communicating with candidates in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-simple-abc\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_17&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_18_05_08&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part one of this series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stay tuned for our third and final article in the series in which we consider the evolving gig economy, hyper-personalisation of sourcing candidates, and innovating interview processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Update:\u00a0<em>The 2019 Global Recruitment Insights and Data Report is out now! Check it out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grid.bullhorn.com\/uk\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0or read some of the highlights\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2019\/02\/the-top-staffing-recruiting-trends-for-2019\/\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As both technology and workforces continue to evolve, it\u2019s important for recruiters to keep a keen eye on the developments and recruitment trends that\u2019ve been predicted to shape the recruitment industry in 2018. 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