(From International Business Times) -- In new research released today, it was revealed that 44% of new recruits are falling short of employer expectations.

The opinions of more than 2,000 employers and employees were gathered by recruitment specialist Hudson for its annual 20:20 research series which aims to shed light on current recruitment trends, and shortcomings.

The data gathered during the research identified deficiencies in current recruitment practices, which appear to be out-dated and misfiring at unsuitable talent, according to survey respondents.

Despite human resource shortages, the research showed that recruiters remain focused on 'traditional' recruitment practices when making hiring decisions, resulting in substantial financial and productivity losses.