With a new year comes new trends and challenges in recruiting, affecting the hiring process for many businesses. New technology, job market opportunities, and standards set during the COVID-19 pandemic have all contributed to the recruiting landscape for 2023. To secure the best candidates in the coming year, recruiters will need to know how to appeal to those with slightly different expectations from before.
As you progress in your recruiting efforts for 2023, here are some things to consider to ensure your hiring process is as smooth as possible in the new year.
Consider Remote Work Options
Though it may seem that remote work options are on the decline, it’s actually quite the opposite. In fact, many companies hiring in 2023 will set more realistic standards for work styles after the experience of working during a worldwide pandemic. While many jobs may not remain fully remote, companies are remaining flexible by continuing to offer hybrid and work-from-home options.
A great way to appeal to new candidates is by allowing more work style flexibility. Employees feel more valued when they can achieve a higher work-life balance and feel that their employer cares about their mental and physical health. Over time, this can help keep retention rates high at your company.
Spend Time Proactively Engaging with Candidates
While this may not necessarily apply to entry-level positions, staying proactive about engaging with potential candidates if you’re looking to hire in the new year is best. Eventually, you may need to hire for an executive or c-suite position and having a talent pool already in your pocket is incredibly helpful.
The best way to stay engaged with potential candidates is to continually network with other professionals in the field. Attending networking events, staying connected with others on LinkedIn, and even engaging with passive candidates who aren’t necessarily looking for a new position are all great ways to stay in the loop with others.
Use a Recruiting Service Instead of DIYing It with Automation
While an automated recruiting service can benefit your hiring process by helping you save time and money, this type of recruitment can also be extremely impersonal. Offering a personalized hiring experience to each candidate can help future job seekers feel more comfortable where they work.
Still, the recruiting and hiring process does take time, which is why many companies may turn to automation. One way to compromise is by using a reliable recruiting agency to take the recruitment responsibility out of your hands. While the recruiters may not be an internal part of your business, they are likely to be more successful in finding the perfect candidate for you.
Remember to Create a Diverse Work Environment
Diversity and inclusion will continue to be hot topics in the recruiting world and one of the top recruiting trends for 2023. If you’re currently not tracking candidate diversity metrics—including ethnicity and gender—it may be time to do so. In fact, you may start to find that your industry has a severe lack of diversity, making it all the more important to hire more inclusively.
There are many benefits to recruiting diverse talent for your company. Not only are you creating a space of inclusivity for all ethnicities and genders, but you’re also gaining the knowledge and experience of people from many different backgrounds.
To create a diverse workforce and further your company’s inclusion efforts, consider investing in innovative evaluation tools for candidates designed to eliminate any bias during the recruitment and hiring processes.
Use Data in Your Recruitment Techniques
One of the many ways companies will continue to develop their recruiting strategies in 2023 is by looking at data-driven results. Using data in the recruiting and hiring process is not a new concept; however, data-centric recruiting is now based more on advanced technology that can help make hiring decisions more precise.
Instead of simply focusing on a candidate’s experience level, recruiters may use data to look at metrics like:
- Time to hire
- Source of hire
- Cost per hire
- Quality of hire
- Candidates per hire
- Candidate personality traits
- Offer acceptance rates
- Retention rates
- Vacancy rates and costs
- Diversity and inclusion data
This data can be used to prove the effectiveness of your recruitment technique as well as many other ways. As we move into 2023, we recommend incorporating data-driven results into your hiring decisions to ensure you’re finding the right person for the job in a timely and monetarily efficient manner.
Appeal to Gen Zers
Gen Zers bring a whole new dynamic to the professional work sphere. They are more tech-savvy than previous generations, making them more likely to opt for a virtual, fast-paced work environment. A great way to appeal to Gen Zers in 2023 is to optimize job applications and hiring processes so that they are more mobile-friendly, as well as use updated recruitment methods rather than outdated ones.
Additionally, Gen Zers want to see more proactive engagement from recruiters and hiring managers. This means communicating accordingly when a candidate does or doesn’t land a position—rather than completely ghosting them. Giving Gen Zers a human touch during the recruiting process can go a long way in ensuring they’ll be happy in the position they’re interviewing for.
And, like many other candidates in the professional world, Gen Zers want to see companies that offer the flexibility necessary to ensure work-life balance. This may mean offering more flexible work styles—like remote or hybrid models—or being more understanding when personal matters arise.
At Austin Nichols, we work with candidates in the engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries to find the perfect role for them. Whether entry or c-suite level, our recruiters are here for you every step of the way. To learn more, contact us today at 816-471-5575.
