Category: People and Skills
Cross-Border Hiring Increases as UK and Europe Target US Talent
UK and European employers are hiring professionals based in the United States, as demand grows for specialist skills in sectors facing labour shortages.
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Gen Z in the Workplace: The Need for Human-Centred Training
According to research, many Gen Z employees are struggling with core interpersonal and behavioural skills.
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The Misalignment Between Teen Career Aspirations and Labour Market Needs
A new OECD report has found that many students’ career goals are poorly aligned with their educational plans and labour market demand.
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IT Leaders Push for HR-IT Merger to Tackle Workforce Productivity Crisis
IT leaders are increasingly supportive of merging HR and IT departments to address declining productivity and engagement in the workplace.
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Access to Gen AI Uneven Across Socio-Economic Groups, Report Finds
Employees from lower socio-economic backgrounds have fewer opportunities to access and upskill in Gen AI compared to more affluent ones.
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Hiring Activity Slows As Vacancies Fall And Candidate Availability Rises
Hiring activity in the UK continued to decline in April, with permanent staff appointments falling for the 31st consecutive month.
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Gen Z Reluctant to Enter Management Roles, Says Leadership Coach
A leadership expert says that businesses should “rebrand leadership as influencing” to encourage younger workers to take on senior responsibilities.
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UK Workers ‘Back Government’s Strategy to Close the Skills Gap’
A majority of UK employees believe that current government efforts to close the country’s digital skills gap will improve competitiveness.
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Gen Z Workers Show Strong Entrepreneurial Ambition, Says Study
More than two-thirds of Gen Z employees working in the UK aspire to own or lead a business in the future, research shows.
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Retail Sector Faces Skills Challenge as Consumer Trends Evolve
The retail industry continues to experience structural shifts due to evolving consumer behaviours and technological advancements.
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AI-Led Role Redesign to Bridge Tech Talent Gaps, Research Suggests
New research has highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in reshaping key technology roles in the UK.
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C-suite AI Skills Demand Surges as UK Leaders Seek to Drive Adoption from the Top
AI literacy is becoming a leadership trait, with LinkedIn data showing an increase in C-suite executives adding AI skills to their profiles.
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