According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the 1st quarter of 2016 showed that there are over 31.6M people employed and unemployment is at 5.1%; more people are in work than ever before. Considering women, the employment rate hit a record high of 69.2%, their wages increased over 2% …
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5 Tips for Recruiters to Engage Students
Consultants should take the time to inform candidates on the challenges and opportunities (earning a good salary, building career skills) found in the industry. Even though recruitment industries have the tools to engage with students frequently, they aren’t using them to their full extent. Since over 90% of teenagers surf …
Read More »The April 2016 Finance Bill: Subsistence & expenses treatment: What are the risks?
Sprite’s Sales Director Jay Pittaway explains the changes to tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses. The Finance Bill was published on 24th March 2016 and the changes to tax relief on travel and subsistence came into law on 6th April 2016. What are the changes? According to Nathan …
Read More »Global Recruiting Survey: Lack of efficiency in the hiring process
According to the 2016 Global Recruiting Survey three quarters of those considered for a job do not meet role requirements. The report also revealed that social media is exacerbating the issue, with 72% of candidates found through online searches being discarded at an early stage. A recent report from global …
Read More »eBook: Millennials: Learn how to attract, source, and hire Generation Z | Jobvite
The workforce has had Millennial tunnel vision. While we are very familiar with Millennials, Generation Z is a largely mysterious cohort. They are true children of the Internet era. Learn how to attract, source, and hire in this new generation.
Read More »Recruiting Software Buyer’s Guide | Jobvite
Deciding on a recruiting solution that will serve you well today and in the future isn’t easy. There are many options to consider depending on your organization’s needs. When you are buying a recruiting solution, you need to ask yourself crucial questions about what you expect from the technology and how …
Read More »Diversity Recruiting Strategies | Talent Circles
According to Talent Circles, research reveals that companies with teams steeped in diversity are more successful than their less diverse competition. Research from McKinsey states that gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to financially outperform their competitors and ethnically-diverse companies are 35% more likely. Creating a diverse team of competent …
Read More »Infographic & Analysis: Global Staffing Trends | LinkedIn Talent Solutions | Talent Circles
According to Talent Circles, it’s not going to be an easy year for recruiting. With lower unemployment rates, strong candidates are either already working or have the option to be picky about accepting job offers. The majority of top performers who are currently employed are not actively looking, so recruiters and …
Read More »Skills shortage: Seven Learning & Development strategies
55% of UK Businesses suffering Skills Shortage Research finds that most companies are suffering a skills shortage. Around the world, governments are predicting serious employment challenges relating to a pending shortage of key skills. The UK Commission for Education and Skills (UKCES) contributes to policy and research on employment and …
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