We’re in the midst of a Skills Revolution. Technology is transforming organisations, in-demand skills are rapidly changing, and organisations can’t find the talent they need.
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It’s time to transform your workforce strategies to attract and retain in-demand tech talent
Digitisation is rapidly changing the old work order. Every business must now
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Landmark events in recent history have significantly impacted the UK economy
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Over the last 18 months the recruitment market has seen significant changes, impacted by historic events like Brexit, the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ongoing national skills shortage, whereby employers are struggling to find candidates with the right skills to meet their job requirements.
Continue readingCelebrating our past, powering the future
This year marks Brook Street’s 75th anniversary and to celebrate this momentous milestone, we’re proudly reflecting on our history and sharing why our founding vision remains ingrained in the way we work. Brook Street was founded in 1946 by Margery Hurst, a woman determined to succeed in business and strong ideals.
Continue readingKickstart: Supporting Young People into Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit young people particularly hard – unemployment from those aged under 25 has topped 13% and the numbers in employment are also dropping. ONS data shows that young people account for nearly two-thirds of job losses since the crisis began. We risk a real scarring of the next generation if jobs and training prospects remain limited.
Continue readingStack It Up: Tech Skills in Demand
Digitisation is changing the old work order. The pandemic has pushed all businesses online, so nearly every company is now a tech business and companies can no longer afford to avoid pursuing a strong digitisation strategy.
Continue readingDE&I is firmly on the agenda – but how do you make it a reality?
The barriers to work for some under-represented groups such as women and young people have only increased during the pandemic, but with the forecast growth in jobs and scarcity of talent available to do them, now is the time to level the playing field and tap into the skills and potential of these groups.
Continue readingGetting the most out of your recruiter relationship
Looking for a job can sometimes feel like a slow and lonely experience. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A recruiter will speed up your job hunt, make the process much more collaborative and greatly improve your chances of landing the perfect new role. Here’s why a successful job search strategy should include building relationships with recruiters.
Continue readingThe Human Age Edition 12: The Great Jobs Reset
Despite the impact of the pandemic on unemployment, the labour market has roared back to life, and there are already signs of the sector tightening as in the start of 2020. Organisations have increasingly specific skills’ needs as transformation accelerates, and challenges that existed pre-2020 still remain as competition returns and demand for workers outstrips supply.
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