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IT Staffing Trends for 2023

In 2023, changes can be expected in staffing and recruitment. It is important to be aware of latest trends in vogue. We look at some of the top trends in recruitment.

Remote work

Working remotely was a necessity during the pandemic. But it is now becoming a trend that is employee-friendly. Businesses have realized that allowing employees to work from home or remotely is beneficial. It helps to save costs and can help in retaining talent better.

Automation for staffing

The use of automation for the staffing process has become common. When software tools are used, routine and repetitive tasks can be automated. This allows staffing team members to focus on more important tasks. The best software allows you to manage the entire staffing process through automation, making your work more efficient.

Handling of Gen Z

Gen Z is now getting ready to enter the workforce. The key trait of Gen Z is that they are fast, computer-savvy, and expect speed in everything. This presents challenges to recruiter. First, they need to adopt modern recruitment methods to attract the best talent. Effective engagement with candidates is essential at all stages if the best Gen Z talent has to be retained.

Ensuring diversity

A key trend in the world today is diversity in the workforce. An inclusive workforce is required to make the company truly represent society. Staffing needs to ensure that diversity is maintained by keeping a close track on candidate profiles. It is also important to remove bias in the recruitment process that could hamper inclusivity.

Proactive engagement

Recruiters would proactively engage with candidates to fill in positions at the top. Today, the desire to acquire the best talent has ensured that this proactive engagement is extended to candidates at all levels. Engaging with passive candidates can help bring in quality resources to the organization.

Recruiters as business leaders

Today recruiters are not seen as mere staffing executives, they are business leaders in their own right. Staffing is moving from being seen as a supporting function to an enabling function. The head of staffing would be a business leader just like other heads. Their work is more complex and calls for using innovative techniques to get the right fit for the job.

Employer branding

Companies today need to brand themselves as a good employer. This can happen only when they follow the best staffing practices. This will help establish themselves as a brand that cares for its people.

We have listed these trends based on our past experience and what we also feel will be significantly dominating in 2023. For more information, please reach us at info@microgreentech.com