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Talent Acquisition Takes a Turn
Modern recruitment means updated strategies.
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Thu Jul 18 2024
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Organizations continue to struggle with recruiting the right talent. An intense demand for specialized skills, in tandem with shifting employee expectations and preferences, is amplifying those difficulties. Advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are compelling companies to adapt their recruiting strategies.
![[Three squares stacked on top of one another. The top square is made of dotted lines.] 37%
of talent acquisition professionals note difficulties attracting top-tier talent. (Mercer)
[A graduation cap with a "not" symbol on top] 36%
The increase in job descriptions that omit degree requirements (LinkedIn)
[Five circles. Three of them have smiley faces.] 3 in 10
talent acquisition professionals are optimistic about using AI in recruitment. (LinkedIn)
[Four people. A magnifying glass homes in on one of them.] 1/4
of talent acquisition professionals are using or experimenting with generative AI for recruitment. (LinkedIn)
[A person builds a brick wall of 10 bricks with cement. Six bricks are red.] 6 in 10
talent acquisition professionals believe building a strong employer brand is the future of hiring. (Mercer)
Half
of employers have streamlined their application process. (SmartRecruiters and Talent Board)](https://assets.td.org/transform/b246a699-429b-4cbd-9440-6f27eac214c6/by-numbersummer24new)
Sources: LinkedIn Talent Solutions, The Future of Recruiting 2024; Mercer, Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024; Smart Recruiters and Talent Board, Recruitment Survey Report: Tactics & Strategies for Winning Hard-To-Find Talent in 2024