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his year was a tough one for recruiters.A
s hiring demand declined amid a labor market cooldown, they were pummeled with a rapidly growing volume of applications from job seekers desperate to get their foot in the door—and angered when hiring teams didn’t r
espond.So, when asked what trends they’d like to ditch in 2025, it’s arguably no surprise that many HR leaders focused on breaking the cycle of bad rec
ruiting habits.Rethink culture fit. “One workplace fad to leave behind in 2024 is the ‘culture fit’ hiring approach. While it may seem beneficial, prioritizing candidates who align with a company’s existing culture