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Top hiring trends to

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Introduction
Recruitment or talent acquisition is about finding and hiring qualified candidates for your company.
Businesses are run by people, and finding the right people is a north-star metric for the recruitment team
of any organization.

However, recruitment trends have undergone significant changes due to technological advances and major
shifts in the job market in recent years. Some notable and recent trends in recruitment include online job
boards and social media, a focus on diversity and inclusion, data and analytics to identify top candidates,
the rise of remote work, and the adoption of personalized and targeted recruitment strategies.

It is imperative that organizations analyze these latest trends in recruitment and use them as part of their
hiring process.
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Top seven recent trends in

recruitment in 2023

1. Use of artificial intelligence 2. Emphasis on diversity,

(AI) and machine learning equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Many companies focus on DEI in their

According to a study by Tidio,
about 95% of HR professionals
think AI could help in hiring.
AI and machine learning automate various
aspects of the recruitment process, such as
resume screening and candidate matching.
These technologies help companies save
time and resources by offering objective
candidate evaluations.
recruitment efforts, as they recognize the
benefits of having a diverse workforce.
It includes actively seeking and recruiting
talent from under-represented groups and
implementing policies and practices that
promote inclusivity and equity within the
organization.

For example, Mercer | Mettl’s Remote

Proctoring Solution uses artificial
intelligence to monitor candidates during
assessments. It monitors candidates’
audio, video, and image during the test.
The proctoring technology further helps
authenticate candidates and record the
session for future review.

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3. Use of virtual
recruiting tools
With the widespread adoption of remote
work, virtual recruiting tools, such as
video conferencing and online assessment
platforms, have become crucial.
89%
In fact, as per The Future of
Work report by Monster, 89%
of organizations are now
recruiting virtually.
Online recruitment solutions by
Mercer | Mettl help assess candidates’
potential in a specific domain. For
instance, Mercer | Mettl’s technical
tests assess candidates’ job-focused
competencies. Using this suite helps
companies find the right fit for different
job positions.
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4. Emphasis on skills
and capabilities rather
than degree
Many companies are moving away from
requiring traditional degrees for specific roles
and focusing on candidates’ skills and abilities.
They are concentrating on upgrading the
existing employees’ skills and knowledge.
One of the best methods to upskill your existing
workforce is to utilize Mercer | Mettl’s suite of
assessments for reskilling and upskilling. Our
Training Needs Analysis identifies the training
requirements of your workforce. It evaluates
each employee to highlight training and
reskilling needs for different job roles.
5. Use of employee
referral programs
Employee referral programs help companies
tap into their existing networks and find
qualified candidates. These programs often
provide employee incentives when referred
candidates are hired, which becomes a
cost-effective way to find top talent.

6. Use of temporary or
contract staffing
Companies are increasingly turning to
temporary or contract staff to fill short-term
or specialized roles. This can be a cost-effective
solution for companies requiring specialized
expertise for a crucial projects.
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7. Use of internal talent
mobility programs
The recession in 2023 will lead to many recruitment
challenges. For instance, recruitment cost-cutting,
hiring quality in place of quantity and optimizing
the hiring process.
For these reasons, internal talent mobility
programs may aid recruitment. Many employees
in the company may be willing to move to a new
position. Offering them the required training can
help fill important positions and reduce the cost
of hiring.
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Hiring challenges recruiters

may face in 2023

• Fewer job openings:

Many companies may reduce their

hiring or freeze new hiring altogether
to cut costs during the recession. This
can lead to fewer job openings and a
competitive job market for recruiters
to navigate.

• Dip in the quality of candidates:

Recruiters may have difficulty finding

quality candidates for open positions
with more candidates in the market.

• Limited budget for hiring:

Recruiters may face a budget constraint

during a recession, making it difficult to
attract top talent or offer competitive
salary and benefits packages.

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Strategies to attract and retain

talent during a recession
Concentrate on Utilize the
hiring generalists existing network

Generalists are more adaptable and flexible

The existing network of employees, industry
because of their diverse skills. They can handle
contacts, and alums can become valuable
multiple tasks and responsibilities.
resources for finding top talent. Consider
reaching out to these individuals to see if they
know candidates who might be interested in
the job role you are willing to fill.

Offer flexible
This means looking at
work arrangements
candidates who have
a crossover of skills Many job seekers are looking for flexibility in
and experience and their work arrangements, especially during
the recession when they may be juggling
can move around into multiple responsibilities or dealing with
different roles within financial uncertainty. Consider offering
your organization. flexible work arrangements, such as remote
work or part-time schedules, to attract and
retain top talent.
Sharlene John
Head of Recruitment,
Selfridges
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Foster a culture of Strengthen the talent

well-being and engagement acquisition team’s skills

It is important to offer career growth and
learning opportunities and respect employees’
after-work boundaries to support their well-
being and engagement.
An essential challenge in recruitment is making
employees feel valued and supported, leading
to higher levels of engagement and productivity.
The role of the talent acquisition team
has changed over the years. They are now
expected to use a holistic approach to hiring
and evaluate insights that may help senior
executives build a strong team. Training this
team in data analytics can help improve the
business’s recruitment outcomes. This team
can attract the right candidate, aid internal
mobility, and ensure the right upskilling.

Mercer | Mettl can help overcome these

Use proactive challenges by making hiring more efficient.
recruitment efforts Our research-backed assessments, an
efficient cloud platform, and in-depth
It’s necessary to be proactive and targeted in analytics offer transformative results.
your recruitment efforts. It involves targeted
job postings, networking events, or online job
boards to reach suitable candidates. Consider
using Mercer | Mettl’s suite of assessments to
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reduce recruitment efforts.

Invest in employee
development

Invest in employee development to help attract

top talent. This might include offering training
and development opportunities or tuition
reimbursement for employees looking to
advance their careers.

Design a reskilling program with

Mercer | Mettl’s assessments like Skills Gap
Analysis, Learning Agility and Proximity,
and Training Effectiveness.
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Conclusion
Mercer | Mettl
The increasing use of technology and the comes in as the
shift to virtual and remote work influence
recent trends in recruitment. Online talent measurement
job platforms, video conferencing, and expert with its
automated resume screening have
become more prevalent in the hiring
proven ability to
process. For this reason, hiring in 2023 curate and administer
will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
assessments that
in recruitment, as companies seek to
build more diverse and inclusive teams. measure knowledge,
Data and analytics have also become an skill, cognition, and
important hiring trend, as organizations
use data to make informed hiring decisions behavior needed in the
and optimize their recruitment strategies. context of the job role,
Mercer | Mettl can play a vital role in
company, industry,
helping businesses follow these recent and geography.
trends in recruitment. They measure talent
and help companies build strong teams.
Siddhartha Gupta,
CEO, Mercer | Mettl

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