Although the British unemployment rate remains at its lowest since 1975, with only 3.9% of individuals out of work, the number of vacancies remains considerable, with an estimated 800,000 job vacancies on the market. With so many vacancies and few candidates, the ‘Battle for Talent’ remains ruthless as companies struggle to find and retain skilled…
If your organization hasn’t yet grasped the importance of employer brand (or views it as just another marketing campaign), it’s time for a shift in perspective. Tammy Myrick is Director of Marketing, People, and Culture at Cone Health. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe…
As the world becomes more and more interconnected and companies begin to branch out to various markets and cultures, the demand for specific soft skills only someone who has traveled possesses increases in the job market. If you’ve recently taken a gap year to study, volunteer or explore the world, you may have valuable skills…
Work-related social events are on the rise across most companies and can be a great way to bring all employees together to boost morale and encourage team cohesion. However, whilst you will no doubt want to reward your employees for their hard work and commitment to the business, we have all witnessed compulsory team-building events…
Winter: a season of shorter days, gloomy weather and hibernation. It’s therefore unsurprising that winter is often agreed to be the most depressing season of the year. This is combined with January being the month of New Year’s resolutions – with many workers beginning to think seriously about the next steps they want to take…