Talent

Recruitment pressures rise as EU migration drops

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern

Competition for jobs reaches five-year low

?Competition for available roles has fallen to 0.38 jobseekers per vacancy, according to data from jobsite Adzuna

Companies pay up to £100,000 to keep EU workers

Nearly six out of 10 (62%) UK companies have paid up to £100,000 since Brexit in extra incentives for EU workers

Businesses hit as skills shortage worsens

Skills shortages means recruitment is taking longer, with some organisations forced to give up on finding the talent they want

Employers unprepared for ageing workforce

?The Centre for Ageing Better called on UK employers to develop more age-friendly employment policies and practices

The science of storytelling in recruitment

Authentic storytelling can drive new talent to organisations, according to speakers at a PathMotion and Immersion Neuroscience event

Manufacturers face skills shortage post-Brexit

Almost half (47%) of UK manufacturers are concerned about their ability to access skills post-Brexit  

War for talent creates wage pressures for employers

There are signs that wage pressures may be increasing for employers, the CIPD has warned

SMEs face talent deficit

More than a quarter (27%) of SMEs are struggling to hire skilled workers, according to research

Talent shortages threaten business growth

Talent shortages will seriously hinder business growth in the UK and abroad if left unaddressed, according to research

Severe labour shortages predicted

?Falling migration due to Brexit and an ageing population could create a perfect storm

Employers favour UK-wide immigration system post-Brexit

Most employers would back a national approach to post-Brexit immigration, according to research