Sparks Group Recruiting Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

After a dynamic hiring environment in 2021, recruiters have taken what they’ve learned and refocused their strategies for 2022 to attract qualified candidates.

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Jobvite

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Challenges in recruiting. The increase in hiring activity, higher candidate expectations, and shortage of qualified talent in the market have taken a toll on recruiters in 2021. Not surprisingly, 65% of recruiters reported that their stress levels have increased at least somewhat since the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

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Jobvite

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As the pandemic continues, recruiting and training the best healthcare heroes will be increasingly important. We’ve created a collection of guides and tools to help healthcare leaders take charge and adapt to the latest healthcare recruiting trends. 2021 Healthcare Recruiting Trends. Jobvite is here to help.

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Recruiting Daily

MAY 5, 2022

Below are five key characteristics of this generation of workers and the top three digital recruiting trends for attracting this next wave of job candidates entering the workforce. Here are three current recruiting trends to more effectively engage and hire Gen Z workers. .

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Allegis Global Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2022

If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that you can’t truly make plans and expect everything to go as planned. Recruiters and hiring managers alike were faced with the reality of a tight job market, pandemic uncertainties and navigating a hybrid or even permanently remote work environment.

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Yoh

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In recent years (and in 2020 particularly), we saw the term “diversity” shift from buzzword to action-item. It’s now safe to say that good diversity and inclusion practices are beneficial for advancing business - and large IT organizations are no exception!

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Devskiller

MAY 25, 2023

JavaScript doubled in popularity between 2021 (1000 assessments sent) and 2023 (2000 assessments sent). Java Java (not to be confused with JavaScript), remains in the top 3 most popular languages tested on the DevSkiller platform, despite a drop in popularity between 2021 and 2023.

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CareerArc

MARCH 9, 2022

2021 shook up recruitment marketing. Between the Great Resignation , the changing economy, and all the Covid variants, reaching, attracting, and recruiting candidates has become harder than ever. Which begs the question: which recruiting trends are worth the investment? In 2021, that number nearly doubled to 43%.

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XOR

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close and the new year is approaching, you might be evaluating the recruiting space and your recruiting strategies more than ever.

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Yoh

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Throughout 2021, we saw the term “diversity” shift from buzzword to action-item more than ever. A majority of companies are now realizing that good diversity and inclusion practices are beneficial for everyone, from business to candidates alike.

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Yoh

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the first quarter of 2021, the number of connected people using the internet amounted to 4.66 And that’s with the Internet adoption rate at a meagre 59% in 2021. billion people. The number of smart devices collecting, analyzing, and sharing data should hit 50 billion by 2030. Additionally, there are about 1.35

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Yoh

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

in the second quarter of 2021. As the Delta variant caused COVID-19 cases to spike again, the Q3 Worker Confidence Index (WCI) decreased by 9.7 points to 102.0 from 111.7

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Jobvite

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We recently released the 2021 Recruiter Nation Report , where over 800 recruiters were surveyed about their challenges, priorities, and wins in the current job market. Looking to learn more about the 2021 Recruiter Nation Report? Final Thoughts.

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The Staffing Stream

JUNE 11, 2021

Back in March I mentioned the positive recruitment trends APSCo was reporting one year on from the start of the pandemic. This positive trend has continued – and recruiters are once again reaping the rewards. Contract roles reported a similar spike, up 83% between April 2020 and 2021. for contract and 14.6%

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Jobvite

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We recently released the 2021 Recruiter Nation Report with responses from over 800 recruiters discussing their priorities, challenges, and trends for the upcoming year. Virtual hiring and recruiting (34%). Looking for more insights on the 2021 Recruiter Nation report? LinkedIn (39%). Job boards (34%).

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Harger Howe Recruitment

JUNE 21, 2021

2020-2021 was a tough year on recruiters. The pandemic proved to be a monumental change when virtual recruiting became the new normal. More companies will have to start adopting technologies for recruiting that'll attract remote applicants. The CDC recommended social distancing measures which forced people to go remote.

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Social Talent

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It feels bizarre to be writing about potential recruitment trends for 2021 when the past twelve months have been so astonishing. 2020 put the burners on these recruitment trends and they’re set to only expand in the coming months. DEI will be a bedrock trend for 2021 and years to come.

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Vervoe

MARCH 6, 2025

In just six months, KlientBoost doubled its team from 40 to 80to reach 100 by early 2021. Our ebook , The Recruiter’s Guide to Skill-Based Hiring , offers expert insights and actionable strategies to help you get started. In 2020, KlientBoost faced major setbacks as the pandemic led to client losses and layoffs.

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Acara Solutions

MARCH 13, 2023

In May of 2021, a single password was compromised and The Colonial Pipeline was the victim of a ransomware attack that impacted the digital equipment that managed the pipeline. Because of this, the need for cybersecurity talent outpaces supply and it remains one of the most in-demand professions.

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The Staffing Stream

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The latest edition of our Recruitment Trends Snapshot data — provided by Bullhorn — reflects these growing challenges and reveals some interesting findings that highlight insights into the wider domestic recruitment market.

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The Staffing Stream

APRIL 11, 2022

Honing in on the white-collar jobs market, the latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies reveals that permanent job vacancies in the UK increased by 22% for the period between February 2021 and February 2022. Contract vacancies were also up 26% during this timeframe.

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Social Talent

MARCH 10, 2023

million in 2021 to four million by 2025. While technology company CodinGame found that 61% of human resources management are struggling to recruit qualified development talent. Recruiters will also learn about: Industry standards and best practices Recruitment trends. None of this is particularly surprising.

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The Staffing Stream

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Will we be following the same trends or using the same approach, or will we need to rework the present approach to prepare us well for similar situations? Omnichannel Recruitment Approach. Many recruiters today have proven themselves to be great multi-taskers.

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The Staffing Stream

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) Recruitment Trends Snapshot – which collates data from growth analytics platform cube19 – also pointed to a strong start to September for white-collar jobs. In comparison, in April, volumes of these roles understandably hit an all-time low of just 194 vacancies per day.

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TimeSaved

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With all the new opportunities and challenges in the industry, the bulk of the conversation centered around recruitment trends and tech innovations to build the workforce of the future. Here are the three trends that stood out for the industry’s foremost thought-leaders. Talent shortage to talent crisis.

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Acara Solutions

JULY 31, 2023

Average job growth outlook from 2021-2031: 36 percent Cloud security architect: With the widespread adoption of cloud computing and the increasing frequency of cyberattacks, the role of a cloud security architect has become vital in ensuring the privacy and security of organizations’ data and systems.

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Hiretual

JANUARY 25, 2022

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Hiretual

JANUARY 25, 2022

Tips, trends and guides for recruiters. Map out 2022 recruitment trends. Our values, mission and commitment to recruiters. Map out 2022 recruitment trends. Reasons Why Recruiters Have to Act Fast in 2022. Build your customized boolean string for a targeted search. Content Library. New Report.

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Vervoe

AUGUST 22, 2022

Read more: 25 Emerging Recruitment Trends In 2021 ]. Rising inflation and other key indicators paint a complicated picture of the US economy, which is enough to spur fears of a recession — and impact the job market. .

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Read more: 10 things to keep in mind while training recruiters for your agency. Pay Attention to Ever-Changing Recruitment Trends Covid-19 has had a significant influence on many aspects and recruitment is no exception.

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The Staffing Stream

APRIL 6, 2021

And with signs that the UK economy is on track to end this year in a better position than we hoped — with analysts suggesting that the UK will see 4% economic growth by the end of 2021 — things are certainly looking up. It’s common for February’s recruitment activity to dip following a flurry of activity in January. Positive Signs.

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Employment Metrix

MAY 25, 2021

The average click-thru rate on Text2Hire Blast campaigns is up 5% when comparing activity in the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021. We have options because we know our clients all have different hiring goals. And the response rate for the same time period for Text2Hire Conversation campaigns is up 17%.

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Hiretual

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Tips, trends and guides for recruiters. Map out 2022 recruitment trends. Our values, mission and commitment to recruiters. Map out 2022 recruitment trends. Why Recruiters Need To Implemet Outbound Recruiting Strategies in 2022. Administration. Why hireEZ? Content Library. New Report.

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The Staffing Stream

MARCH 23, 2021

PREMIUM CONTENT: North America Internal Staff Survey 2021: Lessons learned from adapting to COVID-19 crisis. Maryland led the way in terms of burnout, while Virginia and California followed as the next most-stressed states. They searched for stress-related terms 36% and 35% more than the average state.

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The Staffing Stream

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, given the current situation, we shouldn’t be altogether surprised that the staffing sector itself is facing a brain drain of resources, with recruitment leaders indicating that attracting and retaining high-performing consultants is tough at the moment. PREMIUM CONTENT: VMS Global Landscape Summary 2021.

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The Staffing Stream

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

PREMIUM CONTENT: US Staffing Industry Forecast: September 2021 Update. New research from MBO’s US offices shows that millennials, along with Gen Z, formed 68% of the new entrants into the independent work market and make up 50% of the overall independent labour population in 2021.

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Employment Metrix

APRIL 22, 2021

As you maneuver yourself out of the woods and further into 2021 how can you think outside of the box when it comes to engaging with candidates? Adding extra layers of safety measures to your hiring process was just the first step. As you wait for the world to open up, you need to keep the momentum going.

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