Technology has the potential to provide a better candidate experience during the recruitment process, but it’s no substitute for human interaction.
At a time when 50% of large UK employers are struggling to fill jobs due to a lack of qualified talent, it’s imperative that companies engage with the right candidates in the right way.
Continue readingCompanies are facing an unprecedented scarcity of workers. The global talent shortage is at a 12-year high, with 45% of employers globally reporting difficulty finding the skills they need. Qualified candidates are harder than ever to find, and many employers are addressing this challenge by investing in a range of technology tools designed to help them prospect, screen and engage candidates.
Continue readingAs organisations expand, relocate or seek new efficiencies, many look to expand their Managed Service Programmes (MSP) to help address their needs in different regions. This can be an effective strategy, as the right MSP providers will have extensive market knowledge, an understanding of cultural and regulatory landscape and on-the-ground presence.
Continue readingThe UK is in the grips of an extensive talent shortage; with unemployment at a level not seen since the mid 1970’s and job vacancies continuing to grow. At the same time, technology is transforming how work gets done, creating demand for new skills which employers are struggling to find.
Continue readingThe ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the third quarter 2018 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 2,107 employers in the UK.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingCompanies that embrace digital transformation are up to 26% more profitable than their competitors, and enjoy up to 12% higher market valuation. With this in mind, it comes as little surprise that organisations’ ability to transform quickly and continuously can be the difference between success and failure.
Continue readingDigitisation and automation is happening at different speeds, impacting regions, sectors and organisations at different times, and in different ways. In the past, transformation took decades, even centuries. Today, it is happening at an unprecedented pace – yet the outcome is not predetermined.
Continue readingAs organisations expand, relocate or seek new efficiencies, many look to Managed Service Programs (MSP) to help address their workforce needs within different regions. This can be an effective strategy, as the right MSP providers will have extensive market knowledge, an understanding of cultural and regulatory landscape, and on-the-ground presence.
Continue readingThe 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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