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The annual hiring trends report

What candidates want right now, and how talent teams are building those experiences

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Every. Moment. Counts.

The race for qualified talent is more competitive than ever. Talent teams must be fast, precise and resilient to keep pace with changing candidate expectations.

Highlights from the 2024 UK
Talent Experience Report

The state of hiring and candidate trends

“The United Kingdom’s dynamic labour market underscores that offering a positive candidate experience from start to finish is no longer a ‘nice to have’. Now we know that it’s a fundamental element to stay competitive”.
– Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer, iCIMS

How TA teams are building memorable experiences

94% of TA pros are preparing for when Gen Alpha enters the workforce. Across cohorts, tools that support personalisation (such as employee videos and career site chatbots) are key.

Best practices from leading brands

By adding video interviews to the hiring process, Benefit Cosmetics now screens up to 100 interviews each week and shaves 15-20 minutes per candidate from its old manual process.

How to leverage AI to build engaged pipelines

On average, using AI saves talent pros 2.6 hours a week. Recruiters are using the technology to draft candidate communications, match former candidates to open roles and summarise resumes.

Expert tips from industry leaders

Seasoned pros from iCIMS partners share their advice on career sites, pay transparency, effective communication and more.

“Having access to robust data paints a clear picture of how workforce dynamics have evolved. Use this knowledge to refine your TA strategies and rethink how you leverage technology to meet today’s expectations.”

Amandine Reitz
EMEA HR Manager, iCIMS

“By understanding trends in hiring, you can better align IT investments with talent strategies, improving the overall employee experience through secure and efficient systems.”

Keyur Ajmera
CIO, iCIMS

“Data-driven insights empower us to shape our company’s future. Understanding the shifts in labor market conditions, candidate behaviors and emerging technologies enables us to invest in the right areas.”

Jason Edelboim
CEO, iCIMS