In 2022, we saw that in order for business’s recruitment and retention strategies to be successful they had to get creative. With the rise of counteroffers, quiet quitting and inflation, it looks like the need for creativity will continue into 2023 and beyond. Let’s explore what job applicants are looking for and tips for recruiting in 2023.
What are legal and finance professionals wanting in 2023 from their careers?
Daily, we have conversations with professionals who are unhappy in their current role or are looking to take the next step in their careers. To help you with your recruitment and retention strategy, below I’ve detailed the main reasons why they come to us and the reasons they state for seeking new career opportunities:
- Wanting more flexibility and a better work-life balance – in our recent candidate survey, most people said that their ideal working pattern is hybrid
- Lack of training and development opportunities
- Wanting to be challenged in their role
- Wanting more responsibility or the title / rewards for the duties they currently undertake in their job
- Feeling undervalued / underpaid by their employer
- Better management / working procedures
What is the best way for your business to recruit in 2023?
There are many different ways to recruit – all with their strengths and weaknesses – including contingent and retained recruitment. So you can reach all areas of the candidate market, not just those actively job-seeking, in this guide we explain and analyse all the different types of recruitment. The guide will help you to make an informed choice about the best recruitment method/s for your business.
Furthermore, today’s job market is still very much candidate led. With combined experience of over 80 years in recruitment, read our top tips for writing the perfect job advert and our top tips for ensuring your recruitment process is engaging and successful in attracting the top talent.
Hiring in 2023?
If you would like tailored advice and support to help you fill job vacancies in 2023, please do not hesitate to contact us here or call our head office on 01524 34400. We are a team of experienced recruitment specialists operating across England and Wales and in the legal and finance sectors. We are well-connected in your area, have a database of candidates and are often the go-to recruiters when professionals are starting their job search. To find out more about our recruitment services click here.
