The healthcare and science sector is among those that have seen the greatest adoption of digital recruitment models in 2020, concludes a study on the digital attraction of talent in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector by Michael Page.

The study, entitled "Digital Talent Attraction", gathers information from Michael Page experts regarding recruitment, consulting, and partnerships with companies specializing in Healthcare and Life Sciences.

The shortage of talent in this sector, characterized as prosperous and with high demand in terms of excellence and qualification of professionals, and the need for them, is another of the study's conclusions.

The difficulty in finding top talent is seen in countries such as the United States of America, Japan or Switzerland.

The study also concludes that, digital tools, such as videoconferencing organized by the companies, are most used to meet the candidates, due to the social distancing protocol that prevails in most workplaces.

The interest of candidates who are not necessarily actively looking for a job is aroused by digital processes.

In the area of recommendations, the study states that organizations need to put more effort into using digital technologies to their advantage to solve the problems of emotional bonding and corporate culture.

Pedro Borges, associate partner at Michael Page, says that digital transformation is shaping the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector.

In his view, the growing remote work culture and limited travel have made it more difficult to find key talent.

"However, some companies have had great success through innovative and flexible approaches to talent search."

In the landscape of recruitment in the life sciences sector, the change is further manifested in the qualities and qualifications that recruiters are now looking for.

Social skills such as adaptability, resilience, and proactivity are valued as priorities over professional experience and technical skills.

In conclusion, the study points out that digital maintenance is also an indispensable element in the hiring process, especially in this sector that places particular value on details.