The world of recruitment is
constantly evolving and digitisation has completely transformed a wide range of
sectors. With the emergence of new skills, tools and software, organisations in
Switzerland will need to implement expert recruitment strategies to secure the
best talent. Switzerland has enjoyed a strong economy in recent years and statistics have shown that the
unemployment rate amounted to around 3.5% in 2020. However, the way businesses
recruit and retain talent will continue to shape the workforce – and while it’s
difficult to predict outright what the future holds for recruitment, businesses
will need to adapt to the
demands of a new age
of technology. And since the recruitment market is becoming increasingly
competitive, recruiters are going to need plan in advance to keep up with the
most in-demand talent. So, here’s an overview of how recruiting will grow and
change in the future.
Focus on machine learning
Machine learning and automation will
likely have a huge impact on onboarding and recruitment. AI is rapidly changing
every industry and its effect on recruitment is already being felt in a
multitude of ways. For example, HR automation tools have accelerated in recent
years. These tools can collect, gather and analyse data, which means recruiters
can easily build candidate profiles and establish a clearer picture of
potential hires much more quickly. In the future, there’s no question that
automation tools will be used even more frequently. One of the biggest
challenges for recruiters is finding the right professionals amid the noise.
Therefore, it’s likely that companies will use more machine learning and automated
software to help secure the best candidates, increasing efficiency and
productivity as a result.
Personalised recruitment
Today, most candidates are much
informed about the type of company they want to work for. In this context,
recruiters need to build an engaging and efficient hiring process, because the
new generation of candidates takes a much more personalised and strategic
approach to their career. Therefore, in the future, businesses won’t be able to
rely on job postings or sending generic templated messages to candidates on
LinkedIn. With candidates today being much concerned with an employer’s brand,
the future of recruitment will be much personalised. This means that during the
recruitment process, businesses will need to give candidates regular feedback
and updates. In this candidate-driven market, transparency and a personalised
hiring process will be of strong value in the future.
New talent pools
Recruiters of the future should begin
to explore new talent pools, which include candidates with varied roles and
professionals from the gig economy. In the modern world of work,
employees change jobs more regularly, opting for a varied career path and
different workplace cultures. The benefits of hiring these types of candidates
are that they’re often exceptionally well-rounded and highly adaptable. With
the rise of remote working as a
result of the pandemic, hiring contractors for short projects has become much more commonplace.
There will be more opportunities for businesses to hire freelance workers as
full-time employees, tapping into unique skills. Recruiters of the future will
likely have access to an array of talent pools with candidates from a diverse
range of backgrounds.
Get in touch with our team at
Swisslinx
The future of recruitment looks
bright, but is your business ready to adapt to the changes? At Swisslinx, we
have a dedicated and friendly team of recruitment specialists. Our team has an
outstanding track record of building quality relationships with clients and
candidates. We constantly keep up-to-date with the latest trends in our
specialist markets, including digital and technology, financial services and life sciences. If you would like to learn more
about how we can help prepare your recruitment strategy for the future, please
contact us today for more information.