Recruiting Trends
Recruiters vs. Headhunters: Key Differences
Recruiters vs. Headhunters When you need to fill a role, who do you call: a recruiter, headhunter, 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 headhunters share some responsibilities but differ in focus, methods, and the types of roles they typically fill. It’s still common to see the terms used interchangeably, especially …
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20 Surprising Recruiting Stats Shaping 2026
20 Surprising Recruiting Statistics You Should Know If you have not downloaded a copy of our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report, then you are missing out on some useful pieces of information that could help you navigate recruiting talent in the new year. Within this report, we share a LOT of data about recruiting. Here are 20 of the most surprising statistics our research team came across when uncovering information for the report. 20 Surprising Recruiting Statistics for 2026 1. 🌊 …
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Company Succession Planning Importance
The Importance of Company Succession Planning With our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report uncovering that around 10,000 Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age every day in the United States, vacancy in leadership roles is only going to increase in the coming years, especially at the executive level. Succession planning is one way companies can safeguard themselves from a talent shortage while potentially saving money and time. The succession planning process takes time, but it is well worth the investment and can …
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Average Turnover Rate by Industry (2026 Update)
Average Turnover Rates by Industry 2026 How is your business doing compared to industry averages? Understanding your employee turnover rate in relation to what is typical can give you a good gauge of that. According to Gallup, a turnover rate of less than 10% is considered healthy, regardless of industry. At the same time, having a turnover rate of less than 1% can signify a lack of organic mobility within your organization, stifling promotions and advancement for others. The Cost …
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RPO Benefits: Recruitment Process Outsourcing
The Benefits of RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) Is RPO right for your candidate search in 2026, when hiring demands, skills gaps, and budget pressures are all increasing? This strategic approach allows you to delegate part or all of the necessary recruitment functions to an external specialist provider. Typical recruitment functions include searching for talent, sourcing and screening candidates, and managing the process through to hire—either as an end-to-end service or an a-la-carte, “on demand” solution. An RPO partnership allows companies …
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Average Time to Fill (2026 Update)
The Average Time to Fill Whether you are a recruiter, employer, or simply interested in the job market, understanding the nuances of recruitment timelines can help you understand the deeper nuances in hiring. Data from thought leaders from various reports and articles sheds light on the average time to hire across various industries, offering valuable insights into how long it typically takes for organizations to fill open positions. This comprehensive analysis not only highlights industry-specific trends and benchmarks but also …
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Inclusion Reduces Workplace Burnout
Is Inclusion the Answer to Combat Employee Burnout? As we move through 2026, more organizations are focusing on the holistic workplace, which includes increased investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), mental health, and brand image. This stronger pull toward prioritizing these aspects of business is closely tied to younger generations’ preference for employers with a strong brand image and robust DEI initiatives. (See more in our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report.) However, there is another strong case for focusing on …
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2025 Recruitment Trends Report
Our 2025 Recruiting Trends Report is Here! So much has changed in the recruiting landscape in the past year, which makes it important to keep up wOur 2025 Recruiting Trends Report is Here! So much has changed in the recruiting landscape in the past year, which makes it increasingly important to keep up with the latest developments to stay competitive in your talent search. Organizations large and small continue to face shifting workforce priorities, new candidate expectations, and evolving technology …
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2025 Recruiting Predictions
“How did we get here?” 2025 Recruiting Predictions Before I get into what trends I’ve seen leading into 2025, I need to dial back a few years to show you how we’ve arrived at our current state. As we all know, the world “stopped” in March 2020, forcing companies and businesses at large to suddenly rely on digital solutions to continue business. This triggered a rush to hire technology experts. This mass talent grab began with the technology industry. From …
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Talent Shortage by 2030
Research by Korn Ferry Reports Potential Talent Shortage by the year 2030. What does this mean for the world of Recruiting?
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Updates on the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes
Earlier this spring, the FTC made a ruling that could impact many businesses: making most non-compete agreements non-enforceable. In short, it would retroactively invalidate millions of existing non-compete agreements.
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Post-Pandemic Recruitment Strategy
by Mitch Golob This post was written during the pandemic that occurred in the early 2020s. -By Mitch Golob When I spoke with our clients over the past few days, they are feeling the uncertainty that I believe we are all feeling at this challenging time. We are in the midst of a global health crisis with fears of a global economic crisis coming in on its heals. Many of the active positions they are trying to fill have been …
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