LinkedIn’s recently released Skills On The Rise ranking has identified AI literacy as the top skill gaining momentum in the job market. No surprises there.



But here’s the part that really has us nodding our heads… right alongside those tech capabilities are distinctly human skills:

·      Conflict Mitigation

·      Adaptability

·      Innovative Thinking

·      Public Speaking

·      Solution-Based Selling

·      Customer Engagement & Support

·      Stakeholder Management

… and it hits home for us at Harrison McMillan because that’s exactly how we’ve built our approach to recruitment.

“I like to say that great recruitment is both a science and an art. Tech enabled but human centric,” says CEO Dani Cuff.

“We use advanced recruitment technology to optimise our processes and help us move faster but it’s our people who bring the real insight, and that’s irreplaceable.”

The nature of many roles is changing. Thanks to automation and AI, routine tasks are being streamlined and that means the skills that are harder to replicate (like emotional intelligence and leadership) are becoming more valuable.

The challenge for businesses looking to attract and retain top talent is knowing how to spot those qualities. That’s where having the right recruitment partner makes a real difference.

“We work closely with our clients to understand not just the role on paper, but the role as it’s evolving,” Dani explains.

“What do they need now but also what skills and attributes will they need in the future? Our job is to ensure this is all aligned in the PD and considered during the recruitment process.”

In other words, the smartest hiring decisions right now aren’t just about filling gaps, they’re about identifying capability for the future.

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