The top 4 emerging trends that will shape recruiting in 2018

The top 4 emerging trends that will shape recruiting in 2018Any recruiter worth their business card knows that their success depends on staying on top of industry developments and trends. Aside from having a robust network of contacts to leverage, this may be the single most important rule of thumb to follow for recruitment professionals.Recruiters know that their business is one characterized by intense competition and constant hustling in order to stay relevant and effective at their jobs. If they fail to stay on top of things that are happening in their field, they risk being viewed as out of date and irrelevantand once your reputation as a recruiter gets tarnished its a tough trick to regain that luster.The best recruiters approach the beginning of each new year as an opportunity to take stock, retool, and refocus their recruiting efforts, in order to align themselves with the latest and greatest trends shaping their industry.LinkedIns Talent Blog recently published an article on the 4 major trends that are shaping how recruiters will hire in 2018 and beyond. Their findings are based on results obtained in the 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report, which reveals four key hiring trends that are killing the transaction, making hiring more strategic, and letting recruiters and hiring managers focus on discovering high-potential talent. Lets take a closer look at each of these potential recruitment game changers.Diversitythe new global mindsetThis is arguably the top trend in professional recruiting, and its significantly impacting how companies are staffing their teams. According to LinkedIn, Diversity used to be a box that companies checked. But today, diversity is directly tied to company culture and financial performance. Our data shows that 78% of companies prioritize diversity to improve culture and 62% do so to boost financial performance.