{"id":3227,"date":"2023-01-13T09:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T09:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:23:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:23:50","slug":"hiring-in-2023-predictions-for-the-year-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/hiring-in-2023-predictions-for-the-year-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring in 2023: Predictions for the year ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we wave goodbye to what seems like a distant 2022, we\u2019d love to be able to leave some of the bigger challenges employers and jobseekers faced with it; economic uncertainty, cost of living crisis, tech layoffs – the list goes on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While sadly it seems much of this will be here to stay for the foreseeable future in 2023, it doesn\u2019t need to be all doom and gloom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We break down some key predictions for the year ahead with ways your business can stay ahead of your competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quantity meets quality\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The end of 2021 and the first half of 2022 saw an explosion in hiring; with job vacancies often outweighing the number of available candidates, and candidates receiving multiple job offers within days of their job search beginning. Then…along came the second half of 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It brought economic uncertainty, inflation, increased supply chain issues – in part driven by the conflict in Ukraine, soaring fuel prices, and it felt like every other day we were seeing mass layoffs from tech companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, we\u2019re expecting to leave behind that feverish hiring pace and scattergun feel that 2021\/22 brought, and see a rise in more purposeful hiring. Quantity meets quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of a race to snag the candidate by any means, we predict that we\u2019ll see a real focus on hiring the right candidates, for the right roles, at the right times <\/a><\/span>– even when hiring at scale.<\/p>\n

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Want to attract Gen Z? Make sure your employer brand does you justice<\/b><\/h3>\n

Did you know that almost two-thirds (63%) of Gen Z<\/a> feel it is very or extremely important to work for an employer that shares their values?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s quality you\u2019re searching for – particularly in Gen Z candidates – make sure your employer brand is attractive and does your business justice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2023 is a good time to take stock of your employer brand as research shows that<\/a><\/span> 86% of workers would not apply for, or continue to work for, a company that has a bad reputation<\/a>.<\/span> Whether that\u2019s putting your best foot forward on digital platforms, ensuring you\u2019re creating a culture where employees are thriving or creating a truly transparent workplace – now is the time to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an economy where every hire matters, it\u2019s time to make sure candidates aren\u2019t scrolling past your brand to your competitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Say goodbye to ghosting\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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We\u2019re hoping to say \u2018see ya\u2019 to the increase in ghosting that companies witnessed in 2022. While it\u2019s not a new trend per se, it\u2019s frustrating for all involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So how do you combat ghosting? While we can\u2019t help you with your dating profile, when it comes to candidates we predict that employers need to be refining and improving their interview processes, pipeline management and communications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, it will be even more important for hiring teams to be transparent and communicate openly with candidates; letting them know the next steps, timelines, and expectations (including if they\u2019re not right for a role).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And now might be a good time to rethink any 14-step interview processes your company has.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this incredibly tough market, you don\u2019t want to let great candidates slip through the net because of a cumbersome interview process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pay & benefits reign supreme (maybe more than ever before)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

In the current economy, with the cost of living crisis heavily impacting people, jobseekers are taking stock of pay and benefits and this will (unsurprisingly) play a heavy factor in their decision-making – not to mention improving employee retention rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And no, we\u2019re not talking about ping-pong tables and mini beer fridges, but the practical benefits that can make a real difference to your employees at a time when financial concerns could be at an all-time high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Financial wellness-related benefits are now the most desired innovative benefit, rising from<\/span> No. 3 (29%) in 2021 to No. 1 (54%) in 2022. With 72% of employees reporting they are stressed about their finances<\/span><\/a> – which in turn has affected workers\u2019 mental and physical health as well as workplace productivity – we predict we\u2019ll see an increase in employers providing practical financial support and education to their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

We expect to see benefits that connect more with what employees <\/span>need<\/span><\/i> vs perks that simply look good on job specs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The remote vs hybrid vs office debate rages on<\/h3>\n

We know, we know, this topic has been raging since 2020 when the pandemic reared its ugly head, but don\u2019t expect it to go anywhere in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

C<\/span>ompanies and employees are still finding their feet when it comes to the ideal solution that benefits all parties and we foresee a bit of push and shove to continue. While Hybrid working continues to be the most popular way of working, in October and November 2021, office jobs regained their lost ground and overtook fully remote roles in numbers for the first time since November 2020.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking forward, we hope to see this as being less of a power struggle between employers and employees and instead a collaborative effort that ensures a working environment that works for all involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Realistically, whether it\u2019s office-only, fully remote or a hybrid mix, we believe it\u2019s about creating a culture that promotes peak productivity – wherever your teams are working from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speak to your employees about what works best for them, take stock of when your business works at its best and aim to create something that truly works. If that turns out to be hybrid working, embrace it fully and think about how you can embed it into your culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prepare for a year of resilience<\/h3>\n

At Adzuna, we\u2019re expecting that businesses will need to be pretty resilient this year – especially if 2022 is anything to go by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re predicting that a key focus for 2023 will be on quality. With more uncertainty around the corner, it will be vital to find high-quality hires that stay, to provide benefits that add to the quality of life of employees. Not to mention creating a working environment that creates high-quality work and collaboration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your predictions for 2023?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for quality candidates for your business? Our team would love to chat with you. Get in touch here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As we wave goodbye to what seems like a distant 2022, we\u2019d love to be able to leave some of the bigger challenges employers and jobseekers faced with it; economic uncertainty, cost of living crisis, tech layoffs – the list goes on.\u00a0 While sadly it seems much of this will be here to stay for Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":3228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[140],"class_list":["post-3227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pay-benefits","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}