The survey results for this quarter report that: Despite economic warning signs, employer confidence is on the rise. Post-Brexit skills fears have stoked demand in hospitality sector. Signs of faltering confidence in Construction sector may point to trouble ahead.
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The survey results for this quarter report that: Employer confidence now at the weakest level since 2012. Hiring in London on ice, capital now bottom of UK regional league table. Transport Outlook soars ten points as employers “stockpile” drivers to avoid skills exodus.
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Navigating the changing dynamics of today’s workforce can be unpredictable. Faced with growing economic and environmental uncertainty, companies need to keep the business running smoothly with one hand, while preparing for a different and unclear future with the other.
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The survey results for this quarter report that: Construction sector confidence also up, boosted by social housing repairs. Skills shortage time-bomb lurks on the horizon. Hotels and restaurants sector slumps as consumer spending dips.
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The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the third quarter 2017 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 2,100 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 September 2017 as compared to the current quarter?”
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The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the second quarter 2017 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 2,119 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 June 2017 as compared to the current quarter?”
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Technology’s impact on the world of work is just getting started. At such a pivotal time in history, the role of humans has never been more important. Fully harnessing the possibilities of technology requires individuals who can augment and align it to business needs. As a result, talent continues to be a critical competitive differentiator for organisations.
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A decade ago, we identified four forces that were transforming business models – shifting demographics, greater individual choice, client sophistication and technological revolution. With the rise of robots, globalisation and wider geopolitical uncertainty, it’s clear that the Human Age has now well and truly arrived.
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In the face of digitisation, artificial intelligence and virtual reality, all kinds of predictions have been made about what the future of work looks like. Will there be more jobs; different jobs; or fewer jobs? At this point in time, no one can be sure. Nevertheless, one thing is certain. We’re at the beginning of a Skills Revolution, where helping individuals to upskill and align with changing skill requirements will be the defining challenge of our time.
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The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter 2017 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 2,104 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 2017 as compared to the current quarter?”
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