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The Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024 

A comprehensive study that examines the evolving talent acquisition landscape in today's dynamic business environment.

The Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024 report is a comprehensive study that examines the evolving landscape of talent acquisition in today's dynamic business environment.

It is a ready reckoner for HR professionals, business leaders, and industry stakeholders seeking strategic guidance in their quest to attract, retain, and optimize talent on a global scale. By leveraging the latest data, industry insights, and expert perspectives, this report not only captures the pulse of the current talent acquisition landscape but also anticipates the transformative shifts that will shape the workforce ecosystem in the coming years. 

Respondents

7500+
HR leaders

1000+
CXOs or above

48+
Countries

50+
industries

The data gathered from the survey was used to derive insights and trends reflecting what’s in the minds of talent acquisition leaders globally and what they foresee in the year ahead.

The Global Talent Acquisition Insights 2024 report aims to provide valuable insights and analysis on the current trends and challenges in talent acquisition across the globe.   

85%

of mid-sized companies reported minimum volatility and zero layoffs  

70%

 of organizations believe in rehiring, showcasing a strategic focus on retaining institutional knowledge and experienced talent 

73%

of organizations agree that AI is increasingly gaining importance in their hiring processes.

What is inside this report 

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.  

Sneak peek  

We analyzed the assessment data of 1600+ professionals to understand the personality traits of the current workforce, which is comprised of Gen X (born between 1965–1980), Gen Y or Millennials (born between 1981–2000) and Gen Z (born 2001–2020).  

Based on primary and secondary research, Mercer | Mettl has compiled key recommendations that companies can implement immediately to get the best out of the strengths of each generation at work and align them to create a more significant impact. 

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Attracting the right talent continues to emerge as the biggest hiring challenge 

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Email and content writing jobs face maximum risk of obsolescence 

Flexible work models, the gig economy and rehiring will define the future of work 

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Proficiency in generative AI will be the most sought-after skill in 2024 

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Mid-sized organizations emerge as least volatile with minimum reported layoffs 

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Strong employer brand is set to lead the future of talent acquisition 

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