New employment models are on the rise, and workers want to engage with their employers in different ways to the past. Nearly half of workers globally would prefer to work in a job that’s not full-time, whether that means becoming a contractor, freelancer, part-time worker, seasonal employee, gig worker, or something else entirely.
Continue readingHow Is The Struggling High Street Impacting Retail Recruitment?
Rarely a week goes past without news reports about Britain’s struggling high street. Some of the country’s best-known brands have gone into administration over the last few years; while others have had to undergo significant restructures to secure their futures.
Continue readingHow Does The UK Labour Market Compare To The Rest of the World?
It goes without saying that structural changes are having a significant impact on the UK labour market. Against a backdrop of tepid economic growth and ongoing uncertainty, employment has continued to stand at record high levels, while unemployment remains low. This is creating a tight labour market, with immense competition for talent.
Continue readingReport: ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q2 2019
As the Brexit countdown reaches its final stages, ManpowerGroup’s latest Employment Outlook Survey suggests that the boom in the UK jobs market is coming to an end.
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