Cressida Johns’ Post

I always look forward to the Totaljobs quarter trends reports. 1000 HR leaders were surveyed and a lot of the findings really resonated with what we are seeing at Possibl, particularly around skills, learning and development, internal mobility and EDI. Some highlights: 84% of businesses recruited in Q1 2024, increasing from 78% in Q4 and Q1 2023. Positively, 74% of businesses are confident they will recruit the people they need in Q2 2024 despite rising economic inactivity and skills and labour shortages. At the same time, businesses are focusing more on internal mobility and upskilling to plug skills gaps in their organisations. 3 in 5 (59%) businesses are experiencing increased competition to find the talent with the right skills. As a result of skills and labour shortages, they face higher hiring times and costs, greater candidate expectations around salary and benefits as well as flexible working, and difficulty ensuring diversity of candidates.

"What’s the market like?" - Facts not opinions!   Few select points to consider:   ·     84% recruited in Q1 2024, increasing from 78% in Q4 and Q1 2023 ✔   ·     Businesses hired more temporary staff, freelancers, or contractors (27%) in the past three months than in Q4 (16%) ✔   ·     Businesses that recruited in Q1 2024 were most likely to recruit for technology/IT (35%), operations (33%) customer service (32%) and HR (28%) ✔   🤞 I’m cautiously excited by reports like this 🤞   Ever the optimist!!!       As explained in article this data is taken from Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index.

📈81% of surveyed small employers (with less than 50 staff) have reported shortages of candidates. If you're a smaller tech start-up or at the beginning of a growth journey, this article will probably resonate with you. “A good recruitment partner is no luxury – and small firms in particular can benefit from the specialist skills they bring. As well as helping with reaching new pools of candidates, and innovative flexible options, agencies can deliver great support and advice to their clients." DM me 📨 to discuss your marketing recruitment roles. #Marketing #Technology #Employer #Matchking

"Time-to-hire has been trending up, and is about 40 percent higher than pre-pandemic," said Stephen Bronars, an economist and partner at Edgeworth Economics in Washington, D.C. Bronars believes time-to-hire could be closer to 50 days, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this is a serious challenge, there are opportunities for improvement. Janet Mertens, senior VP of research at The Josh Bersin Company, recommends tapping into internal talent pools, removing barriers to internal mobility, seeking gig and contract workers, and embracing automation and predictive analytics to drive hiring efficiencies. "Another thing we have seen is the mindset change to move away from going it alone," Mertens said. "Companies that build an ecosystem of vendor partners like RPO [recruitment process outsourcing] firms are experiencing more stability during sudden shifts in demand." Check out https://lnkd.in/gyFQFrWb to learn how we help companies reduce their time-to-hire! #timetohire #talentacquisition #rpo #rposervices

While businesses traditionally leverage recruiters, staffing agencies, or job boards to find the help they need, many are increasingly turning to gig economy apps as an alternative. Why? One word — cost! Although you may want to rely on full-time employees completely, gig economy workers could be a more cost-effective workforce option for your business. Learn why below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQKQtN5R #gigeconomy #gigworkers #hospitality

85% of workers worry they'll lose their job this year. Is your staffing & recruiting firm prepared to efficiently help them? If your firm is not able to help candidates at the speed the market demands, it's likely because of outdated recruitment workflows coupled with poor data management practices. IE: still using Boolean search strings, facing duplicate profiles, missing phone numbers and emails, poor or non-existent search & match capabilities, or using an ATS that ranks candidates based on key term match and not actual experience... to name a few. As a former recruiter myself, I understand these pain points from first hand experiences that I'd rather not experience again. Fortunately, these are all problems that we've been solving for 20+ years, across all verticals in Recruiting & Staffing and HR departments, and for thousands of companies big & small. If you're interested in discussing what problems your Recruiting & Staffing firm or HR Department is facing in 2024 and how we have already solved those problems for other companies like yours let me know, happy to schedule a high level call with you and your company. Feel free to direct message me.

Recruitment is an expensive endeavor! Check out the post below for information on how we can help you cut recruitment costs with targeted ads through The FreeMind Podcast! Let me know if you are interested in talking more about this opportunity! #recruitment #podcast #HR

New data shows that time-to-hire is increasing, with employers taking an average of 44 days to make a hire and a widening gap between easy-to-fill and difficult-to-fill roles. Tech roles, for example, currently range from 29 to 66 days. Read on for more time-to-hire insights within various industries and strategic tactics employers can take to improve. https://ow.ly/BEu150PAlZS

To maximize your ROI, take these steps to identify and retain #gigeconomy talent that can be a long-term solution for your #staffing needs. #hiring2023 #retention #gigworkers #staffingindustry #hiringstrategies

📈 Embracing the Future of Hiring! 🚀💼 Check out the latest Hiring Trends Index for valuable insights into the evolving job market landscape. 🌐📊 From remote work's impact on hiring strategies to the emergence of new skill requirements, this report sheds light on crucial aspects shaping our industry today. Recruitment is built on data & trends. Staying informed is the key to making well-informed business decisions. Let's navigate these dynamic changes together and adapt our recruitment approach for lasting success! 💪🤝 https://lnkd.in/eCKsuFZ5 #HiringTrends #RecruitmentStrategies #FutureOfWork #StayInformed #Appcast