PODCAST: Veteran and Military Career Transition with the Australian Defence Force & the Australian Veterans Employers Coalition

Each year, approximately 5,500 permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) members transition to civilian life, with support from the Australian Department of Defence. As many global organisations find veterans to be some of the best hires due to their ability to collaborate, problem-solve and thrive under pressure, we have brought together experts to ask what initiatives, support mechanisms and programmes can be put in place to help veterans and military to not only transition to a civilian life, but also to translate the skills learned during military service to a civilian job.

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PODCAST: Inclusivity in Fashion Starts with Diversity of Thought

In recent years we have started to see less Photoshop being used in magazines, more diverse backgrounds on the catwalks than there were before, but what about the diversity of fashion students, emerging designers, industry leaders? The fashion industry has long been heralded as a leader within the creative fields, bringing new voices and points of view to the table and encouraging talent from all backgrounds.

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The first step in solving talent shortages: uncover hidden talent

Most employers are struggling to find the right people to help them take their business forward. In fact, talent shortages are at a 15-year-high. So why are some candidates with valuable skills and experience still being overlooked? Many people with dyslexia have the creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities firms are looking for as they emerge from the current health crisis.

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UK Jobs Outlook – Q4 2021

The UK market has experienced a challenging two years of employment uncertainty and turmoil. But the outlook from employers is looking increasingly positive, as hiring intentions continue to rise for Q4. That’s according to our latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) – a quarterly forward-looking survey of a representative sample over 2,000 UK employers which asks, ”How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of December 2021 as compared to the current quarter?”

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Making Kickstart a success: how to develop a successful programme

The Kickstart scheme is due to close this December and time is running out for employers to get involved. But many organisations still have questions on how they can make the scheme a success and how they can make the most of the programme within their workforce. To help answer these questions, ManpowerGroup hosted a webinar focused on how you can make Kickstart a success for businesses.

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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q4 2021

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter 2021 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 2,033 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 December 2021 as compared to the current quarter?”

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Gender Equality is the Largest Challenge Post-Coronavirus

Data is already showing that the risk of a “She-cession” as a result of the pandemic is real. Not only have women taken on more responsibilities at home – schooling and caring for children and elderly relatives – but the roles most impacted by the pandemic in hospitality and entertainment, leisure and retail, are predominantly held by women.

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Why We Need to Renew, Reskill and Redeploy Talent

We’re in the midst of a Skills Revolution. Technology is transforming organisations, in-demand skills are rapidly changing, and organisations can’t find the talent they need. At ManpowerGroup, we’re committed to being part of the skills solution. We do this by conducting market research, embedding workforce strategies and running training programmes that progress talent.

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The Human Age Edition 12: The Great Jobs Reset

Despite the impact of the pandemic on unemployment, the labour market has roared back to life, and there are already signs of the sector tightening as in the start of 2020. Organisations have increasingly specific skills’ needs as transformation accelerates, and challenges that existed pre-2020 still remain as competition returns and demand for workers outstrips supply.

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Build, Buy, Borrow and Bridge – how to solve the talent shortage in your organisation

For over 55 years, the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) has asked employers across the globe how they anticipate hiring to change at their organisation in the next quarter. For the Q3 2021 survey, we interviewed a representative sample of 1,764 employers in the UK and over 45,000 employers in 43 countries and territories globally. Although the results are, unsurprisingly, heavily influenced by the pandemic, there’s plenty to be optimistic about.

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