Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released new research exploring the current state of workplace skills and talent development programs. Based on a survey of 2,500 full-time employees in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and India, the findings reveal that 35% of respondents lack confidence that they have the skills required to succeed in their roles. Additionally, 41% expressed concerns about job security due to gaps in their skills.
Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) begins on Monday 23 September with the aim to raise awareness of occupational health (OH) and explain the value it provides.
Commenting on the government’s new package of measures to tackle the scourge of late payments, Kate Shoesmith, Deputy Chief Executive, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), said:
G-P’s 2024 World at Work Report reveals strong alignment between business and talent outlook on global employment, showing there has never been a better time to build a global workforce.
The research, commissioned by Howden, surveyed decision-makers in over 100 UK startups. It reveals almost half (46%) of these leaders view employee benefits as essential for recruitment and their sustained business success. In the competitive landscape of startups, where almost a third face challenges in recruiting and retaining talent, the quality of employee benefits is emerging as a key differentiator.
International recruitment has emerged as a pivotal strategy for businesses to access a larger, more diverse pool of talent.
Expanding overseas is a lucrative prospect as it connects you to new partners and clients and a fresh pool of consumers.
In today's tough economic environment, maintaining company cars is a priority for many UK businesses.
There is a disappointing decline in the number of employers who are using best practice methods for inclusive hiring, suggests an annual survey of employers by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Speaker: Colin Minto, Do it Differently.com
With the new Government’s proposed New Deal for Working People set to entrench flexible working rights for UK employees, new research highlights the need for businesses to get communications around flexible working right, or risk damaging employee trust.
Virgin Media O2 is joining forces with Evenbreak to attract and recruit more disabled people into its workplaces.
Award-winning vehicle finance company First Response Finance celebrates inclusive workplace culture with an upcoming conference on 20th September 2024 at Alton Towers.
Transformative workforce management platform features debut of GenAI companion Maggi, which provides organisations with intelligent business outcomes at speed
The new government’s planned ‘Right to Switch Off’ for employees is just a starting point for organisations who want to address the profound negative impact which unboundaried work has on businesses and their employees, according to new research released today by Protime UK.