ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q1 2021

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter 2021 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 1,306 employers in the UK. All survey participants were asked, “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of March 2021 as compared to the current quarter?”

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Right to Work and the EU Transition

On 1 January 2021 freedom of movement with the EU will end and a new immigration system takes effect. With the full rules and details recently published, now is the time for employers to make final preparations so they are ready for this important date.

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PODCAST: A Conversation about Working in the New Normal, with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

For the first episode of our new Transform Talent Podcast, we ask Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, ManpowerGroup’s Chief Talent Scientist, how employees can adapt to working in the New Normal. We discuss the new reality of being forced to work from home and how this is impacting productivity, work-life balance, emotional wellbeing, and career progression. What is the real, long-term impact that working from home is having on women’s careers? How important is trust and transparency from employers in a world where health, safety and wellbeing need to come first when returning to the workplace?

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Helping Employees Combat Burnout

When stress and concern are on the rise for today’s workforce, accessible wellbeing support is key. In March when Covid-19 upended the way millions of UK workers operate, many workplaces went into emergency mode, which required long hours and extreme focus to make necessary shifts for survival. As the pandemic continues, we’re seeing dips in motivation and focus. Organisations need to help reorient toward the long-term and care for their team’s mental wellbeing.

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The changing face of mental health support in 2020

In celebration of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October, we recently spoke with Leanne Winter, HR Manager and Mental Health First Aid Instructor at ManpowerGroup UK, about how workplace mental health support has changed in 2020 and what companies can do to ensure long-lasting support for employees, whether they’re working onsite or remotely.

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