2.77 3 Top Recruitment Trends for This Year

As the post-holiday wave of resignations begins, many businesses find themselves ramping up recruitment. In this episode, Karen Kirton unpacks three key recruitment trends shaping this year and what they mean for small to mid-sized businesses looking to stand out and hire effectively.In today’s episode, you will learn:Why AI is changing recruitment—for everyone Candidates are using AI to generate resumes and cover letters, and recruiters can harness it to streamline processes, reduce admin, and improve decision-making. But beware—AI can also mask weaker candidates, so your selection processes must adapt.The shift toward pay transparency With legal changes banning pay secrecy clauses and growing employee expectations, companies need remuneration policies and clear salary bands. Transparent job ads not only filter out misaligned candidates—they attract better-fitting ones too.How changing workforce demographics impact hiring Gen Z now makes up nearly 30% of the workforce. Karen explores what this means for job design, leadership style, and where and how you advertise roles. Recruitment strategies that worked 10 years ago may not work in 2024.Bonus: Karen shares actionable reflection points:What’s your recruitment strategy for this year?Are your hiring processes up to date?Is your pay transparent?Are you inclusive across all generations?Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!Are you ready for recruitment this year? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.Send us Fan MailGet our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep