Several trends, including artificial intelligence and early-career hiring, will influence talent acquisition in the coming year, according to Korn Ferry’s 2024 Talent Acquisition Trend report. The organization identified six recruitment and talent trends to watch for in the upcoming year.

“With the explosion of AI in recruiting as well as the challenges of greeting a new generation of workers and grappling with when, where and how people should work, there is a lot for talent leaders to consider when shaping the hiring and retention landscape,” Korn Ferry CEO Jeanne MacDonald said in a press statement.
The trends include:

AI and recruiters. AI will increasingly handle time-consuming recruitment tasks, such as AI-driven assessments and scheduling.

AI for candidates. AI will assist candidates by finding openings for roles they may not have considered, optimizing their résumés and cover letters and preparing them for interviews. 

Early-career hiring. There is a growing battle for workers who are fresh into the professional field. Employers are interested in the new ideas they bring, and in times of economic uncertainty, it’s easier to justify bringing on people with entry-level salaries. 

Hiring for skills. In 2024, it’s your skills, not the pedigree of past employers on your résumé, that count. Job postings will focus more on specific skills, including technical and leadership skills. 

Empathy regains importance. Many employees believe there is a decline in pandemic-era empathy from top organizational leaders. CEO-led return-to-office mandates are perceived as ignoring workers’ personal commitments.

Relocate or resign. As more leaders demand employees head back to the office, there may be a resurgence in relocating for work. if employers want to attract top talent at all levels of the company, they will need to start folding relocation or housing assistance into their employee incentive packages.

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Source: Staffing Industry Analysts