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Thursday, May 2, 2024
A recent analysis conducted by Korn Ferry paints a grim picture: by 2030, over 85 million jobs worldwide could remain unfilled due to a scarcity of skilled workers. This revelation underscores the urgent need for action to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human expertise.
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Friday, November 3, 2023
The number of active postings in the week of 16-22 October 2023 was 2,150,083 – a 7.9% increase compared to the previous week (9-15 October 2023). This reflects higher time-to-fill in a few sectors with remaining shortages.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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In a survey this month, conducted by banking giant NatWest, three-quarters (74%) of people have been targeted by scams in the past year alone, and 80% of those surveyed are concerned that impersonation fraud may become harder to spot in the next five years due to the rise in AI (artificial intelligence).
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities tells councils to cease any four-day working week trials immediately.
The publication comes after letters from Minister Rowley to South Cambridgeshire District Council, calling on the local authority to cease its trial over value for money concerns.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of the United Kingdom's labour market, the October 2023 report offers a glimpse into the recent shifts and trends that are shaping the nation's workforce. This comprehensive overview highlights both the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the labour market.
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Monday, October 23, 2023
A recent survey conducted by Morgan McKinley has revealed that more than half of UK professionals are planning to actively seek new job opportunities in the next six months, with a significant number citing a desire for a higher salary as their primary motivation.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has collaborated with HMRC to present the latest findings on earnings and employment in the United Kingdom, based on Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) for October 2023.
This report sheds light on the dynamic economic landscape in the UK, offering comprehensive insights into workforce and compensation trends.
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Friday, October 13, 2023
A recent survey conducted by Reed, one of the UK's leading recruitment and HR consulting firms, has shed light on a growing issue among UK businesses – 'post hiring blues.' The research reveals that almost half of UK managers are experiencing regret over their hiring decisions, with nearly three-fifths wishing they had asked different interview questions before bringing new employees on board.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Recruitment consultancies across the UK signalled a softer, but still solid decline in permanent staff appointments during September. A preference for short-term staff meanwhile supported a fresh rise in temp billings at the end of the third quarter.
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Monday, October 9, 2023
A survey by the British Chambers of Commerce found that 73% of the 5,000 companies it polled had faced hiring difficulties in the July to September quarter – a nine percentage point drop from the record high of 82% in the final three months of 2022.
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
More than half of business leaders have predicted that workers will return to offices for five days a week within the next three years.
KPMG’s annual outlook survey found that 64% of the 1,300 global chief executives believe there will be a full return to in-office working by the end of 2026.