Behind every setback, an opportunity can be found. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a chain reaction of setbacks for women around the world, it’s also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about gender inequality in the labour market. New global research from ManpowerGroup sheds light on this, outlining how women’s career trajectories have been disproportionately impacted by COVID and why the risk of a “She-Cession” is real.
Continue readingHow virtual career transition is preparing candidates for the post-Covid world of work
Now more than ever, digital competency is key to ongoing employability – and virtual outplacement support is here to help. As many of us continue to work remotely, digitisation has accelerated across multiple sectors, including career development. Whilst virtual learning isn’t new, the rapid move from face-to-face to online has driven innovation and change within outplacement delivery.
Continue readingIs self-employment an option for you in 2021?
Here are some of our tips and ideas to consider when thinking about setting up your own business in 2021. Self-employment is an overarching term for several different potential career paths that might form a part of a career plan. And Right Management’s offering around self-employment covers setting up your own business all the way through to pursuing the option of interim management and contracting.
Continue readingThree Talent Sustainability Trends for 2021
More than ever before, the year 2020 solidified the important role Human Resources plays in growing today’s organisations. The global pandemic and social movements highlighting inequalities helped companies refocus on what’s most important to employees: health, upskilling and transparency. Those looking to have the right talent today, and for the future, are beginning to build these themes into their sustainability strategy, and HR is in the lead.
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