3 Trends Reshaping Search and Staffing Recruiting

Data-driven recruiting

Just 36% of search and staffing pros today use data on a regular basis. But 83% believe they are likely to start using it in the next two years, and 89% believe data can improve client relationships. So it’s clear professionals are preparing for a data revolution.

New ways to interview

According to search and staffing pros, the job interview is an imprecise tool. 56% believe it does a poor job assessing soft skills, 51% say it doesn’t clarify candidates’ weaknesses, and 40% think it simply takes too long.

The contract economy

Contracting is on the rise. In fact, 69% of respondents expect it to increase over the next five years, and 89% of search and staffing pros say the contract economy will impact the way they place talent.

The direction forward

Search and staffing practices are shifting – and so is the employment market. Data-driven recruiting is poised to be the new normal, as search and staffing professionals use talent intelligence to research candidates and improve client relationships. Alternatives to the traditional interview are gaining steam, with S&S pros looking to get a fuller picture of candidates. And the rising contract economy is bringing change and new challenges to the S&S space. To stay on top of these trends, it's more important than ever to equip yourself with insights.