From the rise of robots, globalisation and mass migration; to Brexit, the US elections and wider geopolitical uncertainty. Technological and political shifts are happening at pace, and we can be certain that further changes lie ahead.
Continue readingEvent: The Future of Workforce Analytics
To make more informed strategic workforce decisions and manage their total workforce in a more proactive manner, companies need improved, multi-dimensional workforce analytics. Forward-looking companies don’t want to just reflect on what’s happened in their workforce in the past. Instead, they seek analytics that allow them to predict potential and manage their entire workforce in a much more holistic manner.
Continue readingReport: Clocking Back In – Boomerang Workers
Despite increased legislative protections, age discrimination remains a workplace issue. So much so, that our research found that 34% of workers think age – at both ends of the spectrum – is a barrier to them meeting their career goals.
Continue readingReport: Always Looking – The Rise of Continuous Candidates
In today’s world of work, loyalty is one of the most sought after attributes an employee can have. After all, attracting in-demand talent is one achievement – keeping them is quite another.
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Today’s candidates are unlike any employers have encountered in history. With unique preferences, priorities and unprecedented access to information, global corporations and other employers are continuously searching for ways they can attract and retain the world’s top talent.
Continue readingMoving Beyond Big Business
Managed Service Provider (MSP) programmes have historically been considered a go-to solution for companies with a significant contingent workforce. Traditionally, MSP programmes have only been practical for large-scale initiatives, due to the difficulty of navigating complex legislative environments, operating consistently across multiple countries, and integrating technology into the programme.
Continue readingBelow the Surface
In today’s competitive environment, global corporations and other employers are searching for ways they can attract and retain the world’s top talent. To understand how employers can leverage global candidate preferences, ManpowerGroup Solutions surveyed nearly 4,500 job seekers across the UK, United States, China, Australia and Mexico about their job search and career preferences.
Continue readingTransforming Talent Acquisition: Recruitment Process Outsourcing Comes of Age
20 years ago, when Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) was introduced, organisations weren’t accustomed to outsourcing their recruitment function – they were looking for cost savings. Today, it is about talent acquisition transformation through agility, effectiveness, candidate experience and proven results.
Continue readingCollaborating With Competitors
A new approach to hiring is needed, one in which talent has the opportunity to develop and thrive in agile environments while enabling growth-oriented companies to maximise available talent.
Continue readingRecruiting Strategy Metrics – October 2015
Most hiring managers can easily recite the set of indicators used to measure recruiting efficiency: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, applicant-to-hire rate, and so forth. A few decades ago, these were the only realistic benchmarks that could be set.
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