The last few years have subjected the staffing industry to a series of seismic shifts. Hiring trends and recruitment strategies aren’t what they used to be, and the nationwide labor shortage continues to put a strain on the workforce. Despite these challenges, though, recruiters should remain optimistic and continue developing new plans for attracting the top talent to open positions. To this end, there are several staffing trends that promise to be big in 2022, and recruiters should be ready to dive right in. Check out the following workforce trends in 2022 that are poised to redefine your view of recruitment.
Improving Client Relationships
One of the biggest trends sweeping staffing agencies is an increased emphasis on client relationships. Recruiters are constantly juggling multiple relationships and the relationship with a candidate can sometimes overshadow the relationship with the client. New trends in 2022 promise to change that and place the focus back where it belongs — on clients. This means more communication about their needs, more collaboration in finding solutions, and more consideration of their long-term goals. Clients are the backbone of the staffing industry, so of course, they should be a top priority.
Engaging Candidates More Effectively
The newfound focus on clients doesn’t mean that candidates will be put on the backburner. On the contrary, 2022 is the year for recruiters to maintain a productive balance between relationships with clients and relationships with candidates. The latter will prove instrumental in helping you meet clients’ needs, so now is the time to find new and effective engagement strategies. Job postings, social media campaigns, and online ads aren’t enough. Candidates want to achieve a real human connection with the recruiter who’s pursuing them.
Restructuring Business Models
There will be lots of big changes in 2022, and one of the most pivotal will likely be the restructuring of recruiting agencies’ business models. Many recruiters work on a commission basis, earning bonuses for positions that they fill successfully, but as the industry changes, this model may be changing, too. Instead, some clients are negotiating contracts that entail a flat rate fee for recruiters’ services, regardless of whether a position is filled or not. Contracts like this pose some new challenges, but they can ultimately be beneficial because they alleviate the pressure that many recruiters feel.
Reskilling Workers for New Jobs
Yet another big trend that’s emerging in 2022 is the campaign to reskill workers for new jobs. As the labor shortage wages on, many recruiters are looking at their resources and realizing that they have labor available — they just don’t have the right skill set. Luckily, this can be fixed with some training, allowing workers to become a more versatile resource for recruiters — and minimizing the impact of the labor shortage. Staffing liability insurance can help to mitigate the exposures that can emerge during this time, too.
About World Wide Specialty Programs
For the last 50 years, World Wide Specialty Programs has dedicated itself to providing the optimal products and solutions for the staffing industry. As the only insurance firm to be an ASA commercial liability partner, we are committed to that partnership and committed to using our knowledge of the industry to provide staffing firms with the best possible coverage. For more information about Staffing Professional Liability Insurance or any other coverage, we have available to protect your staffing business, give us a call at (877) 256-0468 to speak with one of our representatives.