Recruiting Trends
7 Amazing Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing How We Recruit
How AI Is Revolutionizing Recruitment As technology evolves, professionals across all industries and functions are discovering the benefits of streamlining operations with new tools and tricks. Namely, AI is transforming recruitment by automating and enhancing a wide range of tasks, allowing recruiters to spend more time with human-to-human interactions and streamlining once rote tasks. This fundamentally changes how companies attract, assess, and hire talent. 7 Core Recruiting Tasks Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing 1. Faster Sourcing and Candidate Matching AI can …
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The Economy’s Effect on Time to Hire
How the Economy Influences Time to Hire In a recent study that uses Indeed data on job creation and hire dates*, the average time to hire in the U.S. fell sharply by 23% from February 2020 to August 2022. It then began rising again and is now nearly back to pre-pandemic levels by Q2 of 2025. This pattern suggests that labor market tightness and broader macroeconomic factors are key drivers of changes in hiring timelines. Knowing key data like this …
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62% of Job Seekers in the US Would Not Do This
62% of Job Seekers Won’t Do This A recent survey by Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals that 62% of U.S. job seekers would think about not applying to companies that use generative AI during the hiring process. These findings reveal how important it is to keep human discernment at the forefront of your recruitment process to not miss out on key talent. What the Findings Mean These findings underscore a significant hesitation among candidates regarding the increased use of artificial …
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The Top 10 Recruiting Challenges of 2025
Top Recruiting Challenges in 2025 The process of sourcing candidates in 2025 has certainly been full of changes, and we’re not even halfway through the year. The landscape has been shaped by rapidly evolving technological advancements, shifting workforce expectations, and persistent economic uncertainty, creating a variety of unique challenges for recruiters and hiring managers. What are the most pressing concerns for talent acquisition professionals this year? At Corporate Navigators, we are always interested in staying on top of trends so …
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The State of Diversity Hiring in 2025
The State of Diversity Hiring in 2025 DEI has been a hot topic this year, as companies have been making policy shifts away from DEI initiatives (Target, Walmart) or doubling down on them (Costco). Recent executive orders have mandated federal organizations to no longer pursue diversity hiring goals or promote DEI in the workplace. Meanwhile, in the private sector, diversity recruiting is overall still a personal decision, though it’s under broader scrutiny. While there are clear benefits to being inclusive …
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Too Many Fake Candidates? You’re Not Alone.
Spammed with Fake Candidates? It’s Par for the Course in 2025. Across the board, companies are seeing a surge in fake applications after putting job openings up online. These fake candidates are wasting employers’ time by providing falsified work histories, identities, locations, and other information. In 2025, fake job candidates are a real problem that makes it more difficult than ever to identify qualified candidates during the hiring process. What are some growing trends with fake candidates, what are some …
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Talent Sourcing Trends in 2025
The Future of Talent Sourcing: What to Expect in 2025 In 2025, the talent sourcing landscape is undergoing some significant transformations. New technology, shifting workforce dynamics, and evolving expectations influence significant changes in recruiting qualified candidates. Organizations must adapt to these trends to remain competitive in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. At Corporate Navigators, we stay on top of recruiting trends to assist our clients in navigating the current recruitment landscape. Here’s a look at what to expect in …
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Fed Decides to Hold Interest Rates Steady On March 19, 2025, the Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates at their current level of 4.25% to 4.5%. This reflects a cautious approach amidst economic uncertainty. In a press release, Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the complex interplay of factors influencing the economic outlook, including trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation. Despite typically responding to declining consumer sentiment and slowing growth with rate cuts, the Fed is constrained by inflation remaining above …
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Top 7 Job Description Mistakes
Top 7 Mistakes Employers Make when Writing Job Descriptions “If you build it; they will come.” That famous line from Field of Dreams points to an ever-present truth: the right environment will attract the right people. Likewise, when it comes to job descriptions, writing them correctly matters… and the outcome can attract or deflect qualified talent. Too often, companies can make a some common mistakes that result in attracting the wrong candidates. By failing to clearly communicate job expectations or …
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What Do Candidates Want to Know about Employers?
An Exclusive Perspective on Candidate Psychology After spending over 25 years conducting recruiting research and candidate sourcing, our team has gained significant insights into what candidates want to know about future employers. During candidate sourcing, we spend a lot of time on the phone with potential fits for a client’s open role. As we screen candidates for qualification and interest for working with a particular company, they usually have questions for us too. Since many are currently employed, they are …
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Tiktok Helping Almost Half of Gen Z Find Jobs
Almost Half of Gen Z Landing Jobs through TikTok Is social media like TikTok the stomping grounds for young career seekers? The latest data from Zety® and other studies say yes. Zety®, a career service focused on helping individuals enhance their resumes and cover letters, has recently unveiled its 2025 Gen Z Career Trends Report. This comprehensive survey, conducted with nearly 900 Gen Z workers, explores how social media—particularly TikTok—is influencing career choices and job search tactics for the generation …
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25 Fantastic Reasons Why Clients Choose Corporate Navigators
Being in business for 25 years is no small feat, so we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you all. To commemorate this occasion, we compiled 25 reasons why our clients have chosen our services and decided to return to us time and again for their recruitment research needs. 25 Years, 25 Reasons Data Guaranteed Accurate on Date of Delivery At Corporate Navigators, we guarantee that the data you receive is accurate on the exact date of delivery. We understand …
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New Executive Orders in 2025: What to Know
The Impact of New DEI Executive Orders on Organizations in the U.S. On January 20, 2025, the new presidential administration enacted two executive orders related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of the key actions taken was revoking Executive Order (EO) 11246, a measure that the Johnson administration established in 1965. The second was an executive order on gender that mandates single-sex spaces in the workplace, affirming “the binary nature of sex.” Along with issuing these new executive orders, 78 …
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The Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in America
What are the Fastest Growing Jobs in America? Employment projections for 2025 are closely linked to market demand, so knowing the fastest growing jobs in America can give you a better picture of what to expect. Over the past three years, the demand for engineers, AI experts, healthcare professionals, and financial experts has been increasing, so you can expect to see more job growth in these areas. For the sake of brevity, we will share the top 10 list here. …
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Jobs Report: Unemployment Down
2024 Ends with Lower Unemployment Rate Great news for recruiters: A favorable jobs report! We rang in the new year on a positive note, according to our sources from SHRM and Yahoo Finance. In December 2024, the U.S. economy exceeded expectations with the addition of 256,000 jobs, significantly surpassing a prospective gain of 165,000 jobs. This marked the largest monthly job gain since March 2023 and helped push the unemployment rate down to 4.1%, from 4.2% in November. The positive …
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7 Important Gen Z Workplace Expectations
7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations Gen Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to grow up in the age of the internet. By 2030, they will make up at least 30% of the workforce, only rivaling the ranks of Millennials, who are now gradually assuming the leadership positions retiring Baby Boomers are leaving behind (read more in our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report!) Generation Z has experienced a level of global connection and velocity of information unprecedented …
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AI in Recruiting: Is it a Friend or Foe?
AI in Recruiting: Friend or Foe? It’s no secret that AI is changing the way we live and work. It’s also changing the way recruiters and research recruitment firms are sourcing talent. In the recruitment space, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made the process faster and more efficient. But, like any powerful tool, its impact on the recruitment industry is a topic of ongoing debate. Is AI a friend, or is it a foe? Let’s explore both sides …
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Why 70% of Currently Employed Workers Are Open to New Roles
Did You Know: 70% of the Currently Employed Are Open to New Jobs According to a survey by TopResume, over 70% of individuals who are currently employed are considering a new job or are open to new opportunities. Asking the surveyed pool about their relationship status with their job, almost three quarters of respondents would take on a new position if the right opportunity came their way. This makes currently employed workers a hidden source of qualified candidates that could …
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How a Strong Brand Improves Employee Loyalty: 3 Reasons Why
While a strong brand is crucial in attracting top talent, its influence extends far beyond recruitment. A strong employer brand can play a pivotal role in employee retention, reducing turnover and helping companies maintain a committed workforce. Excellent branding also creates loyal employees, a positive work environment, and increases the rate of employee satisfaction in your ranks. Today we will talk about how maximizing the employee experience through positive branding can build employee loyalty, reduce turnover rates, increase engagement, which …
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Recruiters vs. Headhunters: What’s the Difference?
Recruiters vs. Headhunters When you need to fill a role, who do you call: a recruiter, head hunter, or recruitment researcher? In the executive search world, organizations can access various services to recruit qualified job candidates. Each role has value and its place depending on an organization’s hiring needs. In this sphere, recruiters and head hunters have some attributes in common but some key differences. It’s not uncommon to see the terms “recruiters” and “headhunters” used interchangeably too, which causes …
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