The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter 2021 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 1,306 employers in the UK. This infographic highlights the key takeaways from the Q1 2021 report, including a regional heat map of jobs outlook.
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In the latest ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey, 23% of UK employers reported that they are unable to find the talent they need – the worst shortage since 2008. The tech sector has long been suffering a talent gap as organisations take time to rise to the changes in demand and overcome legacy skills in the market. Overcoming these talent shortages will not be achieved with a one size fits all approach. The new partnership between the ManpowerGroup brand Experis and QA will build on ManpowerGroup’s build, bridge, borrow and buy in approach with QA’s wide range of tech training and early careers digital bootcamp services. Together the two companies will provide a comprehensive programme of recruiting and talent building solutions that will allow UK organisations to proactively close their digital skills gap.
Continue readingThe Total Workforce Index™ (TWI) has ranked the UK in the top five labour markets worldwide, based on sourcing, hiring and retaining workforce skills. The global Talent Solutions survey utilises 200 factors to evaluate skills availability, cost efficiency, regulation, and productivity; combined with big data and expert analysis to assess the workforce engagement of 76 global markets. The annual TWI report finds that the United States, New Zealand and Canada are the most attractive markets for employer investment, followed by Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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