As demand for jobs grows, seasonal hiring is sluggish.
The seasonal hiring for Christmas 2024 is so far slow, but the demand for jobs over that period has risen to a six-year peak. The hiring platform Indeed found that seasonal job postings are down by 12% compared to last year. However, searches for related jobs have increased by 24 % since 2023. The platform’s […]
Gift Cards become the go-to support during tricky economic times
The cost of living has been hard for many to ignore across the UK in recent years. With noticeable increases in the price of fuel, travel, social activities and so much more lingering like a dark cloud above our heads – some have chosen to fight back against this gloomy outlook by utilising gift cards […]
Working together well: Health and disability in recruitment
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 2:00pm GMT The government is working to help more people with disabilities or health conditions get into the workforce. However, employers are facing a new landscape in order to attract the talent that they need. This first of three masterclasses in association with Make UK focuses on the health and […]
Disability Pay Gaps Remain Stable
The UK’s disability pay gap has remained unchanged since 2014. The Office for National Statistics’ latest figures to 2023 show a 12.7% wage gap between disabled employees and non-disabled workers, with hourly median pay rates of PS13.69 versus PS15.69. Men are more likely to be in the gap than women (15.5% versus 9.6%) and full-time […]
Report finds that young workers will be optimistic and engaged in 2025
A new report on employee experience trends in 2025 revealed that young UK workers will be optimistic and engaged next year. Qualtrics’ research found that employees aged under 25 are optimistic about their career and their organization. The report 2025 Employee Experience Trends suggests that the best employers will continue to make work less chaotic. […]
Leading Recruiter Warns of AI Emergence in the Workplace
Gi Group, UK’s top HR and recruitment specialist, explains the impact AI can have on the future of recruitment and why it shouldn’t go unnoticed. AI is increasingly being discussed in the business world. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said at a Labour Business Summit recently that attracting “incredibly smart people” would help to prepare […]
UK Workers Feel Disconnected from Each Other, but it’s the Workload – Not Location – That’s to Blame
Workato®, the leading enterprise orchestration platform, today published Automate to Elevate, commissioned by Sago, revealing the latest attitudes from UK workers towards remote working, technology, and the impact of automation on their working lives. Amidst the growing ‘return to the office’ movement and concerns that remote and hybrid working may be detrimental to the workforce, Automate […]
The next generation must (s)kill it
It’s no surprise that employees today are seeking ways to extend their careers. The workplace is changing at an accelerated pace. In the UK 60% of employees report that their jobs have changed more in this year. 45% feel that there is too much change happening all at once. However, 65% are enthusiastic about the […]
Employers expect an increase in demand for gender-specific support.
A study released ahead of World Menopause Day (18th October) shows that one fifth (20%) of employers expect to see an increase in demand for support, especially for women going through menopause. Towergate employee benefits released the research and is urging employers to take action to support women during menopause in the workplace. Around six […]
LGBTQ+ allyship crucial for attracting Gen Z talent
A new survey reveals that 80 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z jobseekers would be more likely to accept job offers from companies demonstrating visible allyship, and with LGBTQ+ role models in senior leadership. The research, conducted by myGwork in collaboration with Highered, highlights the importance of workplace inclusivity for LGBTQ+ students and recent graduates. Surveying […]