It’s no surprise that social media has become a key part of human resources and recruiting initiatives, as it has in so many other fields of business, but is it big enough to budget for the buzz?

iPhone users checking social networks before they get out of bed

At the same time, trends in the development of the workforce and job market are creating major shifts in how companies find and retain employees. For example, by 2018 Generation Y will make up half of the working age population; how many companies have planned for this generational shift?

We’ve collected a set of compelling social media and workforce stats from independent research organizations and our own data in a new eBook, 33 Essential Recruiting Stats. Discover key insights into social recruiting and points of discussion on:

• How social media has changed global social interactions and job seeking behaviors
• How job seekers behave differently in Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Generational changes in the workforce
• Online social behaviors of adults by demographic

33 Essential Recruiting Stats is a valuable planning resource for developing your recruiting strategy for 2012. Download the free eBook and learn more about online job seekers.