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In this episode of Job Talk, we take a look into the new year and discuss what we believe will be some hiring and recruiting trends that employers and job candidates alike should be aware of.
Diversity
In 2021 we expect to see a great deal of diversity in the workplace. Not only in the traditional sense of people’s backgrounds and where they come from, but also in the way they think about and approach their work. With GenZ entering the workforce and baby boomers retiring later, we will also see greater diversity across generations in the workplace.
- More employers will seek out candidates who are “disruptors” and can find new ways for businesses to grow out of the economic downturn
- How candidates can show off their creative side to employers
- How can employers utilize a staffing agency to find employees who can bring new ideas and ways of doing business to their organization?
- How GenZ coming into the workforce will impact the workplace and what employers can do to leverage a diverse, multi-generational workforce
Economy getting back on track
Companies have had to either furlough or let people go during the pandemic. Now as business is slowly starting to pick back up, and projects that were put on hold are being resumed, it will mean more hiring of new talent. As priorities have changed both on the business side, as well as on the employee side, we expect a lot of movement on the job market in 2021.
- Bringing employees back or finding new employees as projects that were put on hold start during the pandemic start to resume
- Â What can employers do to be ahead of the game?
- How can candidates engage with recruiters, and what will recruiters look for to help fill new roles in 2021?
Employer branding
As employees are seeking new opportunities, companies with strong branding will have an advantage. We discuss what companies who don’t have the brand recognition of for example Google or some of the larger more well-known corporations can do to acquire top talent for their needs in 2021.
- As jobs start coming back, employees will have options of where to go, especially as more jobs are going to have remote options. What can employers do to improve their reputation and popularity in the eyes of job seekers?
- For smaller businesses that don’t have the resources of large corporations to brand themselves in the same way to potential candidates, how can working with a staffing agency help them retain top talent?
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation and Artificial Intelligence will become even more prevalent for both recruiters and job seekers. We chat about the impacts in the upcoming year.
- How will AI impact the job search and what should job-seekers be aware of to maximize their job search?
Candidate experience
Long gone are the days where a job interview felt more like an interrogation than a mutual conversation. There’s more focus on making the job application and interview process a more seamless and positive experience for job seekers. This trend will continue in 2021.
- What can/should companies do to ensure candidates have the best possible experience during the application/interviewing/hiring process?
Flexibility
The job market has already been moving in this direction for a few years, but the COVID pandemic has accelerated that process. Employers have discovered that their employees can be productive at home, and employees are more and more expecting that there’s more flexibility in the workplace. This trend will continue in 2021 and we discuss some of the implications.
- What can we expect to see in 2021 in regard to both candidates and companies looking for more flexibility as it relates to work from home, scheduling, or hybrid styles of remote work?
Working with iMPact
Before we start working with a client, we will research them, have in-depth conversations with their hiring team and visit their facilities to get to know them and what makes a candidate successful in their company culture. To connect with a recruiter and find out about our currently available opportunities in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Administration/Process, please visit our job board to view all available job opportunities. Or, submit your resume here for consideration to connect with one of our experienced recruiters in either our Grand Rapids, Michigan, or Tampa, Florida location.
