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Oliver Tranfield, Talent Solutions Director, reveals in his latest article how Skills-Based Hiring (SBH) is revolutionising recruitment in the UK. By prioritising abilities over conventional qualifications, SBH is not only enhancing workplace diversity but also driving business success across industries. Here’s why you should care: 72% of employers using SBH have reported higher candidate quality. 55% saw significant improvements in workplace diversity. UK vacancies are hard to fill—43% due to skill gaps. SBH could be the solution. Let’s discuss how to align your recruitment with SBH best practices and 𝐎𝐮𝐭think the competition - https://lnkd.in/ent-Zu3K #SkillsBasedHiring #DiversityAndInclusion #RecruitmentInnovation #UKWorkforce

Interesting article below on the current Talent Market in the UK for the more mature, experienced candidates. With 750,000 over-50s seeking work, employers have a unique opportunity to tap into experienced talent. This can help address recruitment challenges and bring invaluable skills, wisdom, and leadership to the workforce. #HiringSolutions #ExperiencedTalent #Recruitment

Regional demand for young workers rises outside traditional recruitment hubs New data from ManpowerGroup UK shows a strong demand for young workers in regions outside traditional recruitment hubs like London and the South East.

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Over the past year, the UK market has witnessed a pronounced struggle in talent acquisition. Organizations continually grapple with attracting and retaining top-tier talent in this competitive landscape. In response to this challenge, it's imperative for you to proactively evaluate your employee value proposition (EVP) and fine-tune the hiring processes. This could include opportunities for career growth, a supportive work culture, flexible scheduling options, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Fine-tuning strategies are critical in shaping candidates' perceptions of your organization. From the initial job posting to the final interview stage, every interaction leaves an impression. Ensuring that your recruitment strategies are streamlined, transparent, and engaging is essential. Read on to learn more about what to consider and increase the likelihood of securing top talent: https://lnkd.in/eeXraiTH #recruitmentmarketing #talentacquisition #EVP #recruitment #hiring

Organisations must rethink their recruitment processes to remove barriers that disproportionately affect underrepresented groups. One of the key challenges lies in revamping traditional talent acquisition strategies to appeal to a broader range of candidates while ensuring equal opportunities for all. Organisations must adopt a holistic approach that not only attracts diverse talent but also equips them with the tools and support needed to thrive within the organisation. https://lnkd.in/eUnPzEE4 #ontrack #recruitment #talent #connectr

In our latest media industry outlook, we uncover critical skill shortages in the UK, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for media businesses. Here are some key insights:   💡Despite 60% of businesses facing recruitment challenges over the last 12 months, a staggering 99% still proceeded with redundancies.   ✈️With 23% of surveyed businesses having UK employees working temporarily abroad, and 25% on a permanent basis, it appears employers are increasingly open to overseas work arrangements to attract and retain top talent.   🚺Among our respondents, 34% reported that 25-50% of their leadership team identified as female, showing progressive strides toward gender diversity.   🌍However, only 23% indicated a 25-50% proportion of leadership who identified as belonging to an ethnic minority.   Discover more about how these trends might affect your business by reading the full report:   https://lnkd.in/gccbcJc2   Mandy Girder David Blacher Richard Heap Kirsty Fraser Simon Adams   #Media #GlobalMobility #D&I #RSMInsights #RSMMediaOutlook

While 60% of UK media businesses grappled with recruitment hurdles last year, an astonishing 99% moved forward with redundancies. This intriguing disparity highlights a complex talent management landscape within the media sector. Chris Gore, our Tax Director, offers an in-depth analysis of this phenomenon including:   🌐 Global work arrangements to secure top talent. 🚺 Progress toward gender diversity in leadership roles. 🌍 Ethnic diversity among leaders.

In today's job market, local availability is key for HR departments evaluating candidates. However, it's vital not to overlook talented non-local candidates eager to demonstrate their skills. Neglecting these individuals could mean missing out on valuable assets for your organization. #JobMarket #TalentAcquisition #HR #Diversity #Inclusion

#Ghosted | A quarter of businesses have been 'ghosted' by new recruits on the first day of employment, CIPD research finds. The findings from the CIPD Resourcing and talent planning report, produced in partnership with Omni, also found that two in five (41 per cent) of employers - that hired candidates in the past year - have experienced new employees resigning within the first 12 weeks of work. Read more in People Management magazine: https://ow.ly/aOKZ50TB06l #hiring #jobs #talentplanning #recruitment