In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent can be a daunting task for employers in the UK. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS Q4) reveals that a staggering 80% of UK employers are struggling to find the skilled professionals they need.
Continue readingThe future of finance recruitment: How to stay ahead of the curve
The finance industry is evolving rapidly, and with it comes a transformation in finance recruitment. As technology continues to reshape the way businesses operate, financial professionals and hiring managers must adapt their recruitment strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
Continue readingFive straight-forward tips for IT talent attraction
The war for talent has been raging since 1997, when a McKinsey analyst first used the martial term to characterise the mounting competition for qualified young talent. Since then, recruiting suitable employees has become a survival factor in many industries. We need only mention the struggle many companies face in finding digital transformation and IT specialists.
Continue readingBridging the skills gap in the finance industry: Actionable tips for developing talent
Employers cannot find the skills and talent they need – nearly 4 in 5 employers globally report difficulty finding the skilled talent they need in 2023, with the Financials industry reporting +73% in talent shortage. The finance industry is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing market dynamics. However, one critical challenge that persists is the skills gap. In this blog post, we explore the skills gap in the Finance industry and provide actionable tips for developing talent.
Continue readingFour non-financial incentives for employees: Retaining IT talent without paying more
How to retain IT talents, when you can’t pay more? Four ideas for non-financial incentives that work.
Continue readingThe 10 best IT jobs that can be done remotely
Looking for an IT job that you can do completely remotely? Find the top 10 IT and tech jobs to work from home.
Continue readingGetting your IT HR strategy right for 2023: How to find IT talent in a world full of change
Our working world is changing at lightning speed. Digital transformation is continuously altering the way we work, communicate, spend our free time and perceive the world. Along this journey, companies have noticed that digitalisation has led to a paradoxical state of affairs: the more business processes are automated and accelerated by digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics, the more companies need to rely on human know-how and expertise.
Continue readingThe Human Age Edition 14: The Future Forces of Work
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a dynamic shift in the economic landscape, from a post-pandemic boom, to talks of a recession, to a gradual reduction in demand. However, amidst these fluctuations, one constant remains: strong hiring intentions.
Continue readingPodcast: Navigating the challenges of children’s services recruitment in the UK
This episode is specifically centred around the Children’s Services Omnibus Wave 6 Research Report, which was released by the Education Department in December 2022. This report discusses key issues pertinent to children’s social care, early years and childcare provision, and services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Continue readingUK Employers Playing Talent Tetris to Plug Skills Gaps – It’s Time to Move Faster
UK employers indicate hiring confidence remains positive for every sector in the fourth quarter 2023, with a slight decrease of two percentage-points since last quarter to +27%, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS).
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