{"id":24526,"date":"2025-12-16T02:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/?p=24526"},"modified":"2026-01-08T02:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:31:55","slug":"what-is-the-best-time-to-start-hiring-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/article\/what-is-the-best-time-to-start-hiring-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Time to Start Hiring for the New Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For Employers & Hiring Managers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Depending on the industry of course, but every year, we see certain customers with the same challenge: they want to hit the ground running in January, but they wait too long to start recruiting. Then, by the time the new year comes around, they are in a panic, scrambling to find the right staff.<\/p>\n

If your business can plan early, you can reduce your downtime and retain the good staff, which means you need to time your recruitment strategy better. We’ve answered some of the questions employers ask us most at this time of year, based on what we see every single December and January, so we thought we\u2019d share them with you. So if you are one of those industries that have a busy January, take away these tips:<\/p>\n

When is the best time to hire for the new year?<\/span><\/h2>\n

From our experience, the best time to hire for a January or early February start is November through mid December. This window allows you to move before the market becomes overcrowded, giving candidates time to complete interviews and onboarding without pressure.<\/p>\n

During this period, job seekers are open to conversations, their competition is lower, and businesses have a better chance of securing stronger talent. Even if a candidate can\u2019t start until after the holidays, you have confirmation to avoid the January scramble.<\/p>\n

Is January a busy time for recruitment in Australia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes! January is one of the busiest months for recruitment across almost every industry. People re-consider their jobs over the break and their budgets. Workloads in certain industries rise within the first week of January. Meaning employers are all trying to hire at the same time, creating a demand for the same pool of candidates. When demand is high like this, the best candidates disappear quickly. That\u2019s why early planning matters.<\/p>\n

Should businesses begin hiring before or after the Christmas break?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Start before Christmas, this lets you:<\/p>\n