Recruiting Trends

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25 Reasons Why Clients Choose Corporate Navigators

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Being in business for 25 years is no small feat, so we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you all. To commemorate this occasion, we compiled 25 reasons why our clients have chosen our services and decided to return to us time and again for their recruitment research needs. 25 Years, 25 Reasons Data Guaranteed Accurate on Date of Delivery At Corporate Navigators, we guarantee that the data you receive is accurate on the exact date of delivery. We understand …
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New Executive Orders on DEI in 2025: What to Know

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The Impact of New DEI Executive Orders on Organizations in the U.S. On January 20, 2025, the new presidential administration enacted two executive orders related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of the key actions taken was revoking Executive Order (EO) 11246, a measure that the Johnson administration established in 1965. The second was an executive order on gender that mandates single-sex spaces in the workplace, affirming “the binary nature of sex.” Along with issuing these new executive orders, 78 …
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The Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in America

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What are the Fastest Growing Jobs in America? Employment projections for 2025 are closely linked to market demand, so knowing the fastest growing jobs in America can give you a better picture of what to expect. Over the past three years, the demand for engineers, AI experts, healthcare professionals, and financial experts has been increasing, so you can expect to see more job growth in these areas. For the sake of brevity, we will share the top 10 list here. …
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Jobs Report: Unemployment Down

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2024 Ends with Lower Unemployment Rate Great news for recruiters: A favorable jobs report! We rang in the new year on a positive note, according to our sources from SHRM and Yahoo Finance. In December 2024, the U.S. economy exceeded expectations with the addition of 256,000 jobs, significantly surpassing a prospective gain of 165,000 jobs. This marked the largest monthly job gain since March 2023 and helped push the unemployment rate down to 4.1%, from 4.2% in November. The positive …
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7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations

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7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations Gen Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to grow up in the age of the internet. By 2030, they will make up at least 30% of the workforce, only rivaling the ranks of Millennials, who are now gradually assuming the leadership positions retiring Baby Boomers are leaving behind (read more in our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report!) Generation Z has experienced a level of global connection and velocity of information unprecedented …
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AI in Recruiting: Friend or Foe?

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AI in Recruiting: Friend or Foe? It’s no secret that AI is changing the way we live and work. It’s also changing the way recruiters and research recruitment firms are sourcing talent. In the recruitment space, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made the process faster and more efficient. But, like any powerful tool, its impact on the recruitment industry is a topic of ongoing debate. Is AI a friend, or is it a foe? Let’s explore both sides …
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Why 70% of Currently Employed Workers Are Open to New Roles

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Did You Know: 70% of the Currently Employed Are Open to New Jobs According to a survey by TopResume, over 70% of individuals who are currently employed are considering a new job or are open to new opportunities. Asking the surveyed pool about their relationship status with their job, almost three quarters of respondents would take on a new position if the right opportunity came their way. This makes currently employed workers a hidden source of qualified candidates that could …
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How a Strong Brand Improves Employee Loyalty: 3 Reasons Why

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While a strong brand is crucial in attracting top talent, its influence extends far beyond recruitment. A strong employer brand can play a pivotal role in employee retention, reducing turnover and helping companies maintain a committed workforce. Excellent branding also creates loyal employees, a positive work environment, and increases the rate of employee satisfaction in your ranks. Today we will talk about how maximizing the employee experience through positive branding can build employee loyalty, reduce turnover rates, increase engagement, which …
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Recruiters vs. Headhunters: What’s the Difference?

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Recruiters vs. Headhunters When you need to fill a role, who do you call: a recruiter, head hunter, or recruitment researcher? In the executive search world, organizations can access various services to recruit qualified job candidates. Each role has value and its place depending on an organization’s hiring needs. In this sphere, recruiters and head hunters have some attributes in common but some key differences. It’s not uncommon to see the terms “recruiters” and “headhunters” used interchangeably too, which causes …
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20 Astounding Recruiting Statistics

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20 Surprising Recruiting Statistics You Should Know for 2025 If you have not downloaded a copy of our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report, then you are missing out on some useful pieces of information that could help you navigate recruiting talent in the new year. Within this report, we share a LOT of data about recruiting. Here are 20 of the most surprising statistics our research team came across when uncovering information for the report. 20 Surprising Recruiting Statistics for 2025 …
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The Importance of Company Succession Planning

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The Importance of Company Succession Planning With our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report uncovering that around 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring daily in the United States, vacancy in leadership roles are only going to increase in the coming years, especially on the executive level. Succession planning is one way companies can safeguard themselves from a talent shortage while potentially saving money and time. This proactive approach, similar to nurturing an external talent pool, involves identifying and developing internal talent to take …
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Average Turnover Rate by Industry in 2024

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Average Turnover Rates by Industry How is your business doing compared to industry averages? Understanding your employee turnover rate in relation to what is typical can give you a good gauge of that. According to Gallup, a turnover rate of less than 10% is considered healthy, regardless of industry. At the same time, having a turnover rate of less than 1% can signify lack of organic mobility within your organization, stifling promotions and advancement for others. The Cost of High …
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Benefits of RPO- Recruitment Process Outsourcing

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The Benefits of RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) Is RPO right for your candidate search? This strategic approach allows you to delegate part or all of the necessary recruitment functions to an external specialist provider. Typical recruitment functions include searching for talent, screening candidates, candidate development, and more, as an end-to-end service or a-la-carte “on demand” service. An RPO partnership allows companies to streamline their hiring processes, saving them time and money. It also helps them leverage the expertise of recruitment …
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The Average Time to Fill by Industry in 2024

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In today’s competitive job market, understanding the nuances of recruitment timelines can be a game-changer for both employers and job seekers. An article from a leading recruitment research firm sheds light on the average time to hire across various industries, offering valuable insights into how long it typically takes for organizations to fill open positions. This comprehensive analysis not only highlights industry-specific trends and benchmarks but also provides strategic guidance for optimizing hiring processes. By examining these average hiring timelines, …
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Inclusion Linked to Less Burnout in the Workplace

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Is Inclusion the Answer to Combat Employee Burnout? As we head toward 2025, more organizations are focusing on the holistic workplace, which includes more investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and brand image.  This ever stronger pull toward prioritizing these aspects of business are tied to the younger working generations’ preference to choose companies that have a good brand image and robust DEI initiatives. (See more in our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report.) However, there is another strong case for …
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2025 Recruitment Trends Report

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Our 2025 Recruiting Trends Report is Here! So much has changed in the recruiting landscape in the past year, which makes it important to keep up with the latest trends to stay competitive in your talent search. Our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report contains curated recruiting data and insights from our president, Mitch Golob, who has over 25 years of experience in the recruiting research space. Details to expect after you download your FREE copy: Knowing what to expect helps everyone …
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2025 Recruiting Predictions and Observations

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“How did we get here?” 2025 Recruiting Predictions Before I get into what trends I’ve seen leading into 2025, I need to dial back a few years to show you how we’ve arrived at our current state. As we all know, the world “stopped” in March 2020, forcing companies and businesses at large to suddenly rely on digital solutions to continue business. This triggered a rush to hire technology experts. This mass talent grab began with the technology industry. From …
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Talent Shortage by 2030

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Research by Korn Ferry Reports Potential Talent Shortage by the year 2030. What does this mean for the world of Recruiting?
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Updates on the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes

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Earlier this spring, the FTC made a ruling that could impact many businesses: making most non-compete agreements non-enforceable. In short, it would retroactively invalidate millions of existing non-compete agreements.
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What Do We Do Now?

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by Mitch Golob  When I spoke with our clients over the past few days, they are feeling the uncertainty that I believe we are all feeling at this challenging time.  We are in the midst of a global health crisis with fears of a global economic crisis coming in on its heals.  Many of the active positions they are trying to fill have been put on hold and other hiring initiatives have been postponed. Inherent in the definition of uncertainty …
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