- Half of companies find it difficult to recruit the right talent
- LinkedIn’s Rising Jobs UK list includes new and emerging roles
- Companies are preparing to upskill their workers with AI and sustainability
LinkedIn has identified a worrying trend among human resources professionals, who now say finding the right talent is more difficult than ever.
A new ‘Jobs on the Rise in the UK’ report from online recruitment platform revealed that searching for candidates is time-consuming, with around one in four (23%) HR workers spending an average of three to five hours daily to examine applications.
Additionally, two in five (42%) said that not even half of applicants met all of the criteria listed, making it an unrewarding task.
Finding job candidates is becoming more difficult
LinkedIn data revealed that two-fifths (41%) of candidates are applying for more positions than ever before, but are receiving fewer responses than before. Now, more than half (54%) of job seekers and four in five (79%) human resources workers say the hiring process has become more difficult.
The challenges have been amplified by evolving skill demands across industries, with the rise of AI-induced automation altering job roles in the name of operational efficiency.
More than half (55%) of the roles on the UK’s Rising Jobs list didn’t even exist 25 years ago, and many new AI and sustainability roles have emerged.
As a result, half (49%) of HR professionals studied find it difficult to find the right people with the necessary technical skills.
It’s not a story of lost hope, however, because two in three (65%) organizations intend to prioritize AI upskilling efforts, and a similar number (64%) will focus on sustainability.
In addition to the effects of AI on job opportunities, AI also plays a crucial role in the hiring process. Two in three (67%) HR professionals believe AI makes it easier for them to find qualified candidates to the point that 45% are calling for more technology to streamline the process.
“With work and hiring changing so rapidly (the skills needed for jobs are expected to change 70% by 2030), companies must find a way to close any gaps within their organizations,” commented Janine Chamberlin, LinkedIn UK Country Manager.
Chamberlin added that ultimately, a changing landscape presents “a very interesting opportunity for both OJB applicants and leaders to think differently about skills and remain competitive.”
