39% of HR leaders believe labour shortages are here to stay for up to two to three years. In addition, 59% of workers say that the pandemic has made them more likely to quit their jobs. “We’re entering a period of existential reckoning when it comes to the balance between work and our lives. The […]
With nearly a third of employees expected to look for a new job in the first half of this year, and employment confidence continuing to soar, competition for the best talent is rife. Companies need to demonstrate they are the employer of choice to ensure they do not lose out. This presents a great opportunity […]
The professional recruitment market has continued to perform exceptionally well with ‘huge’ increases in year-on-year vacancy and placement figures, while monthly data points towards steady hiring despite the usual summer dip associated with holiday season. That’s according to the latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot report from The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data, provided […]
33% of organisations globally are reshaping their workforces since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. In addition, two thirds of organisations have a “future of work” taskforce, yet just one third has defined what the future means for them. Aon’s sixth Global COVID-19 HR Pulse Survey, conducted in December 2020, garnered respondents from over 1,400 organisations […]
Business leaders who thank their staff experience reduced staff turnover, improved staff retention and more successful talent acquisition. A study of 1,253 workers, carried out by workplace and incentives provider, One4all Rewards and published in The Magic Word for Business Growth Report, surveyed workers on the impact their existing and potential employers and bosses have when they […]
8 in 10 small and medium-sized business struggle to find new recruits with adequate skills, according to a new poll. The study of 1,000 business professionals at SME companies was commissioned for coworking company, The Brew by rent24. Of those professionals in the survey who struggle to find skilled staff, 36% say that a lack […]
Could Britain be losing top PA and EA talent from overseas? New research indicates the country has become a less attractive place to work for internationals looking to carve out a career since the Brexit vote, losing more professionals to the 27 member nations of the European Union (EU) than it gained from them. According to […]
Britain is now losing more professionals to the 27 member nations of the EU than it has gained from them, according to a new report. LinkedIn’s latest UK Workforce Report has revealed that migration has been decreasing since the UK voted to leave the EU, with the number of professionals arriving in the UK dropping […]
A new report has revealed the priorities for bosses when it comes to retaining staff and keeping them positive in the workplace. The study of 750 senior business professionals by Arch Apprentices provided an insight into employee retention – uncovering how to have a happy and productive workforce. Enabling employees to learn new skills was […]
