Did You Know? 10 January Factoids about Recruiting
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At Gochkeys Professional Recruiters we love trivia! So to wish everyone a happy new year, here are 10 factoids about executive recruiting you may not know:
Ancient Military Recruitment: Formal recruitment practices date back over 4,000 years. In Ancient Egypt (circa 2700 BC), there was a system for recruiting a military force from the civilian population to supplement the regular army. WilsonBrown
Employee Referral System in Ancient Rome: Julius Caesar introduced one of the earliest known employee referral incentives by offering 300 sestertii to any soldier who recruited another into the Roman army. WilsonBrown
First Employment Laws in England: In 1350, England introduced its first employment laws, marking the beginning of formal labor regulations. WilsonBrown
Birth of Modern Recruitment Agencies: The modern recruitment industry began in the 1940s during World War II, as employment agencies advertised for workers to fill positions left vacant by those who joined the military. RecruitingDaily
Introduction of Resumes: In the 1950s, people began creating resumes that depicted their personal profiles and skills, standardizing the practice of listing qualifications and experience. WilsonBrown
Shift to Employer-Paid Recruitment: In the late 1970s, there was a shift from recruiters working directly for candidates to working for clients (employers), changing the dynamics of the recruitment industry.
Advent of Online Job Posting: The late 1990s saw the first online job postings, marking the beginnings of e-recruitment and transforming how job opportunities were advertised and accessed. SRG
Launch of LinkedIn Recruiter Tool: In 2008, LinkedIn launched its Recruiter tool, revolutionizing the way recruiters accessed and connected with potential candidates globally. SRG
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital recruitment tools, such as video-interview technology, enabling organizations to hire effectively at pace while preserving organizational culture and driving diversity. SRG
Evolution of Employee Value Propositions (EVPs): The rise of competition in the talent market has increased the importance of strong EVPs, focusing on work-life balance, fair pay structures, career development paths, and company culture to attract and retain talent. SRG
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