As it says on the tin, recruitment in the January period is and has historically been, a complete tug of war for talent.
The majority of businesses/staff will be all too tempted by the looming festivities and whilst significant business plans may have been put in place, everyone is saying the same thing… ‘Let’s look at it in January!’
Take my advice and be sure to lure the best talent by getting your finger out way quicker - and here’s why:
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So get recruiting now - and avoid the January pitfalls!
January recruiting is usually a dogfight. With so much competition for talent in January, this undoubtedly increases the risk of missing out on the best people, as candidates can be far more selective and Dutch auctions ensue. I would hazard a guess that you will need to pay at least 10-15% more on a basic salary to secure the people that you want for the most competitive roles. The recruiting life cycle, on average will probably take 5-10 days longer to complete.
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