{"id":60320,"date":"2018-05-22T10:37:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T09:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/?p=60320"},"modified":"2019-04-25T20:45:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T19:45:03","slug":"understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-three\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding 2018 Recruitment Trends: Transforming Your Process and Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past few weeks, we\u2019ve been examining the key developments and top trends transforming recruitment processes and practises in 2018. This is the last in our three-part series of articles highlighting the trends that agencies will need to keep abreast of. Did you miss the first two? No problem, you can catch up with <\/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_22&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<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/understanding-2018-recruitment-trends-its-as-simple-as-abc-part-two\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_22&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_18_05_17&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part two<\/a>, and read on to learn more about how the gig economy, hyper-personalisation of sourcing, and innovating procedures is impacting recruitment today. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>G \u2013 Gig economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thought leader Ann Swain (CEO of APSCo, leading body for professional recruitment firms) recently offered some interesting insights into how <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manpowergroup.co.uk\/the-word-on-work\/gig-responsibly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working patterns have evolved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She notes that traditional models have segmented into many different engagement types: from contingent to contract, temporary, and freelance, people are opting for alternative ways of working. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible workforce is the future. In fact, according to 65 per cent of hiring managers, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recruitmentgrapevine.com\/content\/article\/news-2018-03-27-is-the-gig-economy-becoming-the-new-normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gig economy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is quickly becoming the \u2018new normal\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can see developments in the technology candidates are using that reflects this new norm. Freelance and gig platforms like Upwork and Shiftgig are increasing in popularity and could prove useful for recruiters. According to 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=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&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;\">, 28 per cent of agencies feel that disruptive digital recruitment platforms for temporary and contract work could offer a low-cost source of talent that could be leveraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann further highlighted that gig work is underpinned by an increasing degree of sociability, likening it to the pre-industrial revolution culture of \u201cgroup work\u201d. This evolution has also led to more project-based work, meaning that candidates will use your recruitment services more repeatedly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>H \u2013 Hyper-personalisation of sourcing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New artificial intelligence and social media technology makes segmenting candidate pools easier and more efficient. If you want to target individuals attending a professional networking event who live in a certain geographical area and who are working within a specific industry, guess what\u2014the tech exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this mean for the recruitment industry? In short, hyper-personalised communication. In 2018, agencies will see an increase in strategies that\u2019ll make it easier to find specific candidates, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/4-ways-to-personalise-candidate-communication\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Blog_UK_18_05_22&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_01_30&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and personalise interactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twelve percent of forward-thinking recruiters identify social media <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, as their number one channel for candidate sourcing, 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 noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A further 44 percent of professionals rank these channels in their top three sources for candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your agency <\/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_22&amp;LAD=Blog_UK_17_12_15&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">utilising social media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively? Using the services of a social media professional who knows how to tailor this technology specifically to your advantage could help you improve hyper-personalisation of communication with your candidates. It\u2019s vital for recruiters to stay abreast of these latest developments, including understanding the preferred platforms your target candidate pools use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>I \u2013 Innovate interviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you familiar with the phrase, \u201cout with the old, in with the new\u201d? Interview innovation has been an ongoing trend in recruitment for some time now. The <\/span><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 noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights video interviewing as an emerging trend many recruiters are now adopting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers continue to move away from traditional methods like panel interviews or structured one-on-ones. Why? Well, traditional interviews offer limited opportunity to assess soft skills and identify weaknesses. Instead, we can see a shift toward processes including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasinternational.net\/en-ID\/Blog\/February-2017\/The-recruiters-guide-to-hard-and-soft-skills-testi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft skills assessments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/recruiting-strategy\/2017\/job-auditions-are-the-hot-new-way-to-assess-potential-hires-here-is-how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> job auditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2017\/03\/08\/virtual-reality-coming-to-your-assessment-centre-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> virtual reality assessments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/what-is-a-video-job-interview-2061628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video interviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a recruiter, making sure you\u2019re aware of alternative interview options is important, especially if you want employers to trust you with assessing candidates on their behalf. Innovating your interview processes is a must in 2018 and professionals agree. Forty-nine per cent of respondents from <\/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;\">LinkedIn&#8217;s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, deem innovating interview processes as \u2018very\u2019 or \u2018extremely\u2019 important to the future of hiring. Consider investing in new technology to stay ahead of the curve and uphold a strong position when advising clients on the best talent sourcing tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this series has taught us anything, it\u2019s that 2018 is a time for dynamic changes to the recruitment industry. From the adoption of disruptive new AI technologies <\/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_22&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;\">discussed in part one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to the move toward diversifying workforces explored in part two, agencies must take steps to prepare themselves to embrace more strategic and personalised approaches to talent management. Recruitment businesses that keep pace with emerging trends in 2018 can capitalise on these changes and cement their reputations as recruiters that truly understand the market.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a significant year for recruitment agencies across the UK. 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