Recruiting Trends & Market Intelligence
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Last updated: November 2024 | Data from Indeed, LinkedIn, SHRM, and Korn Ferry
What's Shaping Talent Acquisition
Key trends every hiring manager should understand in today's competitive talent market.
AI in Recruiting
of talent acquisition professionals see increased AI usage as a top trend for 2025. However, 40% worry that too much AI could make the process impersonal.
Recruiting Challenges
of organizations have difficulty recruiting for full-time positions. While down from 91% in 2022, 47% say it's harder than last year.
Employer Branding Impact
of candidates say employer branding influences their decision to apply. A strong reputation attracts high-quality talent.
Skills Evolution
projected change in job skill requirements by 2030. Since 2015, skill sets have already changed by 25%.
Labor Market Overview
Understanding the current employment landscape helps companies make smarter hiring decisions and compete for top talent.
Market Outlook
The labor market cooled in 2024 as employers pulled back on hiring while holding onto existing staff—keeping unemployment low and avoiding mass layoffs. Over 80% of employers across tech, financial services, and healthcare plan to expand hiring in 2025.
Hiring Rate
The annual average hiring rate in 2024 was 3.4%, reflecting steady activity. Job postings remain 10% above pre-pandemic levels despite being down 10% year-over-year.
Talent Retention
Labor market dynamics shifted in employers' favor in 2024, with workers more willing to remain in current roles. 67% of employees would stay with a company if offered advancement opportunities—even if they disliked their job.