As the 2024 election approaches and with Labour currently ahead in the polls, it’s important to consider how their proposals for worker rights could impact recruitment businesses.
How does a recruitment business future-proof themselves in 2024 and beyond?
In today’s competitive job market, traditional communication channels like emails and phone calls are proving insufficient. In this blog, we explore how to enhance candidate communication with WhatsApp.
The emergence of Generative AI (GenAI) simultaneously necessitates and aids the shift towards a skills-focused approach in recruitment and HR. Similar to any market disruption, it amplifies the need to align the skills within an organization's talent pool with its strategic priorities. Concurrently, GenAI drives software that facilitates the implementation of skills-based hiring processes, simplifying the transition.
If a position opens up at your firm, it's only natural to want to hire the best possible candidate to fill it. But to do this, you need applicants. And the number of qualified applicants you receive - and the experience that they have as they go through the hiring process - can say a lot about your company's candidate experience.
UK unemployment has reached 4.4 per cent, with a cooling labour market and high wage growth set to plague the incoming government, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry, said:
The big challenges of the next decade such as net zero and public service provision will require a focus on the workforce
Commenting on the Liberal Democrats manifesto 2024, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:
CIPD urges employers to focus on line management training and address underlying causes of conflict in the workplace
Specialist recruitment business, Robert Half, has warned that Labour hoarding is gripping the UK as employers increasingly seek to retain staff in light of continued uncertainty in the economy and growing skills shortages.
Hosted by Matrix’s CGO Roger Clements at the renowned Spiritland Studios in Kings Cross, the episode delved into critical topics shaping the employment marketplace, offering innovative strategies and addressing real-life employment challenges.
Discover how HR staffing services can enhance your company's ability to attract and retain top talent. Find the candidates with ease and boost your business.
Explore the best HR books for every stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to termination. Enhance your HR knowledge with our curated selection.