Advancing Recruiting’s Value Through Uncertain Times: Shaping the Workforce

Most recruitment continues to rely on traditional methods of appraising and acquiring talent - ones that desperately require redesign in the face of multiple intersecting issues. As a result, organisations are increasingly struggling to fill roles with suitable, long-term candidates. Gartner surveyed nearly 3,000 candidates and more than 3,500 hiring managers and found that only 16% of new hires are highly prepared with the right skills for their current position and for the future. This paper explains how recruitment and onboarding strategies must shift from 'replacing' to 'shaping' the workforce, and will help you to build an effective pipeline of appropriately skilled talent.