The 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 readingReport: Swipe Right: Candidate Technology Preferences
Human Resource professionals would attest to the notion that technology has changed everything when it comes to attracting and hiring top talent. Chatbots are initiating conversations and answering questions. Text messaging is replacing email. And companies are increasingly looking to video technology to screen candidates.
Continue readingReport: Understanding Candidate Preferences for Flexibility
Workplace flexibility as a talent management policy is no longer an option. It’s an essential practice that better enables organisations to attract and develop skilled talent.
Continue readingReport: The Rise of the Well-Informed Candidate
Historically, the balance of power between employers and candidates has favoured employers. Candidates had few sources of information about open positions, corporate culture or company vision – let alone compensation and benefits.
Continue readingReport: Planning for Uncertainty
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 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.
Continue readingBrand Detectives
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 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.
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