New research conducted by digital payroll solution for contractors, Cool Company, has revealed that talent shortage was one of the greatest recruitment agency challenges of 2022. 39 per cent of the recruitment agencies involved in the research, cited lack of applicant talent as causing problems in 2022. With a further 20 per cent saying that…

In our work helping organizations improve their hiring and interviewing processes, we have encountered just about every interview approach you can imagine. Some interview formats are great, some are “innocuous but ineffective,” and some are downright destructive. In this article we will explore four formats that are most concerning, given their widespread use. 1. Panel…

A new Performance Management Report from leading software and services provider, Advanced, has revealed that 48 percent of UK and US workers are struggling in a hybrid environment. Also, 73 percent state that their teams would benefit from spending more time with their manager.  The report, which was conducted in November 2022 and surveyed 1,350 workers…

As organisations in the UK and beyond begin to face up to emerging talent shortages, skills have become the new currency for employees and employers. While technology has been revolutionary in many areas of business and has the potential to dramatically increase productivity, only 30% of CEOs believe their workforce has the right skills to…

The forecasts are in, and economists paint a gloomy outlook for the UK economy in the coming months. It has been predicted that Britain risks being the first G7 nation to slip into recession – and the last one to get out of it – which is undoubtedly causing concern amongst business leaders. To prepare for challenging…

The skills shortage is a major challenge for companies today…. … but, as Ian Moore of HR Consultancy Lodge Court, writes, technology can make recruiting so much easier. Recruiting is an essential business process, but it can be time-consuming and challenging. I’m sure you’re acutely aware of the frustrations that come with trying to find qualified…

New research shows what many in talent acquisition already know: Pay transparency is top-of-mind for job seekers. In a recent survey* conducted by LinkedIn, 91% of U.S.-based respondents said that including salary ranges in a job post would affect their decision to apply. This remains consistent across industries and worker seniority. What’s more, when asked…

Companies are keeping a keen eye on headcount and costs amid deteriorating economic conditions in the UK, but widespread labour shortages mean they have also become more precise in their approach to structural reorganisation. That’s the analysis from human relations specialist Fiona McKee, who works with both start-up firms and multinational organisations on their employment…

Experts warn of potential ‘long-lasting reputational damage’ from age discrimination claims, and champion use of inclusive language during recruitment. Only two fifths (42 per cent) of managers would be ‘open’ to hiring workers aged between 50 and 64 to a large extent, a survey has found. The data, released by the Chartered Management Institute, showed…

Chris Hladczuk, tech influencer and founder of a fintech startup Meow, has suggested a positive work/life balance leads to a mediocre career. Hladczuk shared the following on Twitter: Work-life balance in your 20s is an easy way to guarantee a mediocre career. — Chris Hladczuk (@chrishlad) His comment has since been picked up across other…