Dive Brief:
- Today's employees are constantly looking for their next career move, and to keep up, modern HR professionals are creating recruitment strategies that go beyond dollar signs to stand out, according to a new survey from iCIMS, Inc., an SaaS talent acquisition solutions provider.
- The report, "Competition for Talent in the U.S," found that 63% of full-time employees are looking for a new job (millennials, 71%, Gen Xers, 66% and baby boomers, 44%). Also, 77% would switch industries completely and 56% would give up their full-time job to join the "gig economy."
- When it comes to benefits and the decision to leave, 92% agree that employers offering nontraditional benefits are more likely to recruit top-tier talent. Also, 69% of full-time employees are not completely satisfied with the benefits they receive today.
Dive Insight:
This survey supports employers using more aggressive approaches to stay afloat in the competitive job market. Plus, job seekers have become more resourceful and they're aware of unique perks and benefits that some employers are offering to make their company an attractive place to work.
Being aware of the underlying factors for these changes is essential, as recruiters and HR professionals try to navigate the new landscape of workers.
Employers can leverage the iCIMS data as a retention tool and enhance their recruiting strategies to ensure they're meeting their employees' needs and attracting best-fit candidates. For example, make sure that recruiters are mentioning your organization's strong benefits and opportunities for advancement during the hiring process. Showcasing employment brand via recruitment marketing techniques could save time and money in the talent hunt.