In a recent study by the HR.com Research Institute, it’s revealed that many organisations are still stuck in the old ways of hiring reactively, rather than proactively planning for talent acquisition. This research shows a staggering disconnect between the priorities of HR teams and their actual recruitment practices.
Key Points
- 51% of organisations rely on reactive hiring, missing out on opportunities to attract top talent.
- Only 5% of organisations rate their talent acquisition (TA) as world-class.
- Top performing TA teams are 13X more likely to use advanced technology like CRMs.
- Key goals for 2025 focus on building strong talent pipelines (63%) and improving employer branding (55%).
- Challenges include a lack of skilled candidates (53%) and reactive practices (51%).
- Technological advancements expected in talent intelligence, predictive analytics, AI, and CRM platforms.
Why should I read this?
If you’re part of the HR world or simply interested in how companies attract talent, this article is a must-read! It dives into the pressing need for organisations to step up their hiring game. Bored of the same old hiring approach? This research could spark some exciting ideas to transform your recruitment strategies. We’ve gone ahead and done the heavy lifting so you don’t have to!