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5 Global Trends in Recruitment Outsourcing

  1. Today, the entire world has become an employment ______.
  2. Diminishing supply of talent, and the development of technology that can facilitate data sharing and high quality collaboration, has led to the emergence of a truly ______.
  3. The ______of reducing workforces has spread far and wide.
  4. More people are now leaving the workforce than entering it, and there are few countries with ______that can counter this trend.
  5. After all, it’s not just a shortage of people we’re talking about here, it’s a shortage of talent that the world ______must contend with.
  6. Almost ______organizations (39%) in the region say they plan to hire 100 or more employees this year, compared with 30% in the Americas, and just 23% in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region.
  7. The need to target new sources of talent, including retirees, free agents, as well as employees in emerging markets, is becoming ______for organizations.
  8. ______such as cold calling and in-person networking, print and brand recognition/attraction, as well as social media, blogs, microblogs, meet-ups and more are all important components in both the recruiter’s and the job seeker’s strategies.
  9. An integrated approach using all the available tools to find and engage candidates where they live, work and play is bringing ______to a new level.
  10. The problem is that HR departments are already overwhelmed by other demands and this kind of highly ______is more than many can commit to.
  11. Instead, many are looking to ______to help them achieve the desired integrated approach.
  12. Increasingly, companies need dedicated infrastructure and expertise to find and secure scarce talent in multiple ______.
  13. Yet, if they ______they need consistency and genuine stewardship of their brand.
  14. A strong ______can provide an important competitive advantage, and providers who reflect the brand can be a true competitive differentiator.
  15. Technology, economic forces, ______and globalization have all contributed to shifts in where workers are found and how they want to work.
  16. As companies remain cautious due to continued low consumer confidence and ongoing market uncertainty, they are hiring more ______and utilizing more contingent workforces than on-boarding new full-time hires.
  17. Demographics, work preferences and technology are ______around the world.
  18. Recruiting needs and challenges are multiplying across a ______, and organizations are seeking partners in their overall talent strategy.
  19. They’re seeking ways to come to terms with the ______, and with the need to faithfully represent their company branding across every aspect of the employment proposition.
  20. Ultimately, organizations need one big pot of ______, and they’re seeking the simplest, most cost-effective way of accessing it.