Why Australian companies opt for skills-first hiring
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Canva, Culture Amp, and WiseTech Global are only a few of the companies prioritising skills over degrees when recruiting talent.
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Canva, Culture Amp, and WiseTech Global are only a few of the companies prioritising skills over degrees when recruiting talent.
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AI and automation, DEI initiatives, remote and hybrid work models, improved employee experience and data-driven decision making will define the future of talent acquisition. HR leaders and systems will be at the forefront of these trends.
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Harnessing social media for recruitment in 2024 is indispensable. By leveraging targeted advertising, engaging content, and interactive features across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok, companies can attract top talent effectively.
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John Lewis Partnership, a UK-based department store firm, has adopted transparency by providing job seekers access to its entire recruitment process, including interview questions, on its website.
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30% of employers point to limited opportunities for career progression within their organisations as a challenge in attracting talent, while 26% cite the lack of flexibility as a barrier to attracting skilled professionals.
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New hires are taking longer to reach full productivity in their roles. In 2023, the average timeframe for new hires to become fully productive was 24 days, but in 2024, it has extended to at least 35 days.
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The survey also underscored divergent perspectives, as one-third of employers anticipate job reductions linked to digital transformation. This juxtaposition underscores the intricate relationship between technological progress and its implications for employment dynamics.