Recruitment research 2024

Author: Hannah Mason

New survey data from Brightmine has found that the number of applicants for staff roles has increased, compared with 2023. However, many organisations reported that a poor quality of candidates is a key challenge faced by hiring managers. In this report, we explore recruitment trends and practices at UK organisations for 2024, as well as sharing how organisations are dealing with challenges in hiring and retention.

The recruitment and onboarding processes can often be an individual's first experience of an organisation and are therefore critical in ensuring a positive experience for new recruits. Hiring the right people and retaining them is key to success and should be treated as important within organisations.

This HR & Compliance Centre resource assesses how recruitment levels are changing and explores recruitment best practices across different sectors. We share details of organisations' onboarding approaches and how they are tackling challenges in recruitment and retention. This analysis is based on a sample of 192 UK organisations, covering around 189,000 employees.