Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024 

As we delve into the vast world of talent acquisition, this report aims to empower decision-makers with actionable insights from organizations that hired in 2023, enabling them to align their strategies with the evolving demands of a competitive and ever-changing global marketplace. Join us on this journey as we unravel the trends, challenges, and opportunities that will define the future of talent acquisition in 2024 and beyond.

The Mercer Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024 is a ready reckoner for organizations to understand the hiring hits and misses of 2023 and to prepare well for hiring in 2024 and beyond. It also provides useful insights on why companies laid off their employees, the increasing importance of skills-based recruitment and the importance of AI in hiring and in the future of jobs.

This report provides facts and statistics gathered from the survey responses for talent acquisition leaders to understand what worked and what did not from a hiring perspective for organizations across the globe. There are useful insights for better hiring in 2024 by understanding what the candidates want and what companies will focus on five years from now.

• Attracting top talent was the biggest hiring challenge for organizations in 2023
• Focusing on the candidate experience helped organizations hire most effectively
• Flexible work models, the gig economy and rehiring will continue to remain relevant
• Behavioral interviews are critical in selecting the best technical and sales candidates
• AI will be used extensively in hiring. Proficiency in AI for candidates is a must.