Recruiting Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Recruiting Market Report is Segmented by Industry (Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Manufacturing, and Retail and Hospitality), by Experience Level (Entry-Level, Mid-Level, and Senior-Level), by Employment (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Contract/Freelance), by Demographic (Age, Education Level, and Gender and Diversity), and by Geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle-East & Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the Recruiting Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Recruiting Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Recruiting Market Size

Recruiting Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 0.75 Trillion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.06 Trillion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 7.03 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Recruiting Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recruiting Market Analysis

The Recruiting Market size is estimated at USD 0.75 trillion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.06 trillion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.03% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

In recent years, technological advancements, evolving candidate expectations, and shifts in the global economy have significantly transformed the recruiting market. The surge in remote work has broadened the talent pool, enabling companies to recruit on a global scale. Organizations are emphasizing diverse hiring practices to foster more inclusive workplaces. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI-driven recruiting platforms are streamlining the hiring process. 

Many industries, incredibly tech, healthcare, and engineering, are grappling with skills shortages, intensifying the competition for qualified candidates. To attract top talent, companies are investing in employer branding, highlighting their culture, values, and employee testimonials. The gig economy's expansion sees more professionals leaning towards freelance or contract work, reshaping corporate talent acquisition strategies. Economic shifts, be it recessions or booms, influence hiring practices; downturns often lead companies to scale back hiring or prioritize employee retention. Moreover, video interviews, virtual job fairs, and social media recruitment are becoming standard practices.

Recruiting Industry Overview

The Recruiting market is consolidated. During the forecast period, the market is poised for growth, intensifying market competition. The competitive landscape includes all the strategies players use to maintain their market share globally, such as acquisitions and mergers. The major players in the market include Randstad, Adecco, ManpowerGroup, Robert Half, and Kelly Services.

Recruiting Market Leaders

  1. Randstad

  2. Adecco

  3. ManpowerGroup

  4. Robert Half

  5. Kelly Services

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recruiting Market Concentration
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Recruiting Market News

  • September 2024: Excelion Partners acquired NexGen Recruiting, an engineering talent provider based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Excelion Partners, with its expertise in IT talent sourcing, offers professional IT resources to bolster companies' technology endeavors.
  • June 2024: Kelly, a global specialty talent solutions, has successfully acquired Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC . The acquisition was made by Littlejohn & Co., LLC , a private investment firm located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Recruiting Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Technology's Ascendancy is Revolutionizing Recruitment Approaches
    • 4.2.2 Job Seekers are Prioritizing Value Alignment with Prospective Employers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Talent Shortages Restrain Market Growth
    • 4.3.2 Intense Competition Limits Market Expansion
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 Social Media Recruiting Opens New Doors
  • 4.5 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.6 Porters 5 Force Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.7 Insights on Technological Innovations in the Market
  • 4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Industry
    • 5.1.1 Technology
    • 5.1.2 Healthcare
    • 5.1.3 Finance
    • 5.1.4 Manufacturing
    • 5.1.5 Retail and Hospitality
  • 5.2 By Experience Level
    • 5.2.1 Entry-Level
    • 5.2.2 Mid-Level
    • 5.2.3 Senior-Level
  • 5.3 By Employment
    • 5.3.1 Full-Time
    • 5.3.2 Part-Time
    • 5.3.3 Contract/Freelance
  • 5.4 By Demographic
    • 5.4.1 Age
    • 5.4.2 Education Level
    • 5.4.3 Gender and Diversity
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 US
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2.2 UK
    • 5.5.2.3 France
    • 5.5.2.4 Russia
    • 5.5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 India
    • 5.5.3.2 China
    • 5.5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.5.3.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle East
    • 5.5.5.1 UAE
    • 5.5.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle East

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Randstad
    • 6.2.2 Adecco
    • 6.2.3 ManpowerGroup
    • 6.2.4 Robert Half
    • 6.2.5 Kelly Services
    • 6.2.6 Hays
    • 6.2.7 Allegis Group
    • 6.2.8 Korn Ferry
    • 6.2.9 Michael Page
    • 6.2.10 LinkedIn Talent Solutions*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET FUTURE TRENDS

8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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Recruiting Industry Segmentation

Recruitment involves actively seeking, identifying, and hiring candidates for specific positions. This process encompasses everything from the initial search to the successful integration of the new hire into the company. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the recruiting market. It explores market dynamics, underscores emerging trends across various segments and regions, and offers insights into various product and application types. Furthermore, the report examines key players and the competitive landscape. The recruiting market is segmented by industry, which includes technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and retail and hospitality; by experience level, including entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level; by employment, including full-time, part-time, and contract/freelance; by demographic including age, education level, and gender and diversity; and by geography including North America, South America, Europe, Asia-pacific, and Middle-East & Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts for the recruiting market in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Industry Technology
Healthcare
Finance
Manufacturing
Retail and Hospitality
By Experience Level Entry-Level
Mid-Level
Senior-Level
By Employment Full-Time
Part-Time
Contract/Freelance
By Demographic Age
Education Level
Gender and Diversity
Geography North America US
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
UK
France
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific India
China
Japan
Rest of Asia Pacific
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East UAE
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East
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Recruiting Market Research FAQs

How big is the Recruiting Market?

The Recruiting Market size is expected to reach USD 0.75 trillion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.03% to reach USD 1.06 trillion by 2030.

What is the current Recruiting Market size?

In 2025, the Recruiting Market size is expected to reach USD 0.75 trillion.

Who are the key players in Recruiting Market?

Randstad, Adecco, ManpowerGroup, Robert Half and Kelly Services are the major companies operating in the Recruiting Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Recruiting Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Recruiting Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Recruiting Market.

What years does this Recruiting Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Recruiting Market size was estimated at USD 0.70 trillion. The report covers the Recruiting Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Recruiting Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Recruiting Industry Report

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