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Putting people first is key to winning the war for next generation talent
84% of next generation talent in 2018 would like to work for an organisation that puts their people first
UK employees least happy with leadership
Four in ten UK workers are dissatisfied with the quality of leadership at work (40%)
Childcare fees have risen three times faster than wages since 2008, analysis reveals
Fees up by 52%, compared to 17% increase in nominal wages
Emerging talent – Is it time to go back to the drawing board?
Graduates have long been a reliable source of entry level recruits to ensure steady future talent pipelines. But in an increasingly VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment, HR leaders are going back to the drawing board when it comes to connecting with early in careers candidates.
‘Practical action is needed to tackle the motherhood penalty’, says Jennifer Liston-Smith
We spoke with Jennifer Liston-Smith, Director and Head of Coaching & Consultancy at My Family Care, about the requirements of working mothers and recognition of female talent at work.
Talent Trend Predictions for 2018
More personal, more segmented, more strategic and more driven by an up-and-coming generation. Those are the key 2018 predictions for the future of the talent acquisition profession, based on insights from Korn Ferry Futurestep experts from across the globe.
Ben Edwards: Making necessary preparations for new employees this New Year
Every business, no matter it’s size, relies on the performance of its employees; therefore, hiring the best candidates continues to be an ongoing priority for those employers striving for excellence.
Senior managers creating organisations of clones
Employer bias is leading three in 10 (29 per cent) senior managers to hire people just like them, risking business innovation and potential
Marco Barbosa: How a social conscience can attract and retain top talent
How can businesses ensure that they try to attract and retain the top talent? If monetary reward and professional recognition don’t work as incentives, what will?
Rob Bravo: The power of authentic alliances
Most people join organisations, but leave bosses. Rob Bravo, Director of Wellbeing at Talking Talent, suggests how to change this.
Employee Resignations at Five Year High (and are 8.2% in HR)
One in seven (15.5%) employees resigned from the job in 2016, according to the latest data from XpertHR. Labour turnover statistics from 288 organisations show that the resignation rate has increased steadily since 2012, when it stood at 10.6%. HR has the fourth highest voluntary resignation levels out of the groups measured, with rates up…
Talent in Logistics event returns bigger and better for 2018
Bookings are now open for Talent in Logistics, the only conference and awards event completely dedicated to the exceptional training, learning and development professionals in the logistics, transport and warehousing industries. The industry-leading event returns on 21st June 2018 at the Telford International Centre in the West Midlands following the sell-out success of Talent in…
Cathy Hayward: Departing from tradition to secure the best talent
Cathy Hayward from Magenta Associates discusses attracting talent from social media, flexibility in recruitment and using talent attraction methods that mirror your company culture.
Angela Love: Forget ‘talent attraction’, it’s all about ‘talent production’
The act of recruiting has many innovations taking place, mainly within the realms of technology, but the approach to acquiring talent is changing too. Angela Love talks about how apprentice talent is changing the way people work at Active.