With 2010 approaching and signs that the economy is starting to recover, Richard Doherty from Jobpartners looks to what the future has in store for talent management.
Against the backdrop of recession, 2009 was undoubtedly one of the most difficult years in recent times for HR and talent management. With preditions of an upturn and a likelihood of many thinking about pastures new after a long period of insecurity, the war for talent looks to re-emerge with a vengence. So what are the trends likely to be, and how can you go into the battle fully armed and prepared to win the best people for your organisation?
Social recruiting becomes mainstream
Social media will play an increasingly important role in attracting and engaging with top talent. In 2009, it was the early adopters who were using social networking sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter as recruitment tools. Very few companies had actual strategies and were taking a ‘suck it and see approach’ towards social recruiting.