In 2018 thus far, talent acquisition as an industry has seen some major disruptions. AI assistance and technology, in general, is getting a stronger foothold in the recruitment industry. Such trends challenge recruiters to buckle up and step up their game. Glocal RPO as the leader in recruitment process outsourcing services has noted down 3 predominant trends that might reshape the RPO landscape. Let’s take a look at them.

1. Evolving job boards: You might have all noticed what a big ripple Google for Jobs created in the recruitment market. The way job seekers are searching for suitable jobs may change forever thanks to Machine Learning. Based on users’ search behavior and preferences, job boards will be able to suggest more customized results. While actually applying for jobs, users will be redirected to the original job portals. We have to wait and see if this leads to collaborations between several smaller service providers or only the bigger players will emerge.

2. Diversity Hiring: It is proven by research that diversity at workplace improves business performance. Thus there is a growing pressure on healthcare recruitment agencies and other RPOs to source such candidates that not only have the necessary skills but also those who can increase the value add of the organization. Diversity is achieved when people from different culture, ethnicity, language, faith, and gender come together to work for the betterment of the institution.

3. Futuristic Assessment Patterns: Default assessment templates are a thing of the past. Assessments are now seen by recruitment process outsourcing services agencies as a means of delivering chic candidate experience. Quick, innovative, market and profile specific and engaging assessment patterns are in vogue. Not only for candidates, but this kind of futuristic assessments will help brands get the most suitable candidates by testing their crucial skills.

RPOs are the crucial links between companies and the candidates. To thrive and grow, it is necessary for them to embrace such futuristic trends and conquer over the challenges. After all, it a tough world out there!