Recruiter Nation Survey 2015.pdf

- Market Demand & Competition: 95% of recruiters expect the job market to remain or become more competitive. Over a quarter of companies plan to hire 100+ people in the next year.
- Talent Retention: Average employee tenure is short, with 30% of recruiters reporting 1-3 years.
- Recruiting Tools & Trends: Social media (96% usage), data analytics (72% importance), and mobile career sites (19% quality hires) are increasingly used. Referrals (78%) and social/professional networks (56%) are top candidate sources.
- Recruiter Priorities: Improving hire quality (top priority), increasing initial salary offers (69%), and offering benefits (63%) are key focus areas.
- Challenges: Lack of skilled/qualified talent (56%) and assessing quality (culture fit: 88%, job experience: 87%) are major hurdles.
- Recruitment Process: Average time-to-hire is 31-60 days, with an average of 50 or fewer applications per requisition. Referrals (78%) remain the most effective source of quality hires.
- Industry Trends: Small teams face high hiring quotas, with only 26% reporting significant team size increases. Average tenure is short, with 60% of employees staying 1-3 years.