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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q1 2025
12 days ago by Daniel StackHiring plans unable to meet businesses’ growth mindsetUK employers report hiring plans have stalled going into the New Year, with stagnant hiring plans reported for Q1 (January – March) 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. Unchanged since last quarter, the UK Net Employment Outlook – a measure of business hiring confidence – remains at...
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Global Talent Barometer - 2024 UK report and key findings
about 1 month ago by Daniel StackThe ManpowerGroup Global Talent Barometer aims to improve the future of work through deeper understanding of workforce sentiment, offering workers an opportunity to share their views on what they want now and in the future.The Global Talent Barometer in the UKWe surveyed more than 1,000 workers across the UK to better understand what workers want and how they feel about the...
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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - Q4 2024
3 months ago by Daniel StackAs global recruitment firm ManpowerGroup reports an increase in UK employer hiring confidence, why isn’t this ‘growth’ mindset translating into more net new jobs?Both employers and the Government share ambitions to grow but caution is stalling actionEmployers have one of two choices: either sit tight and do nothing or make strategic hiring bets now to better position themsel...
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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - Q2 2024
9 months ago by Daniel StackUK Employment Outlook for Q2 2024 (April – June) is +23%, indicating cautious optimismBoth defensive and offensive hiring strategies are evident as managers adopt chess-like workforce planning tactics by backfilling roles due to employee departures (39%) versus actively creating new positions (36%) going into the next quarterSmall organisations demonstrate greatest appetite ...
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World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024
10 months ago by Daniel StackAlthough women are increasing their global economic power and entering the workforce in greater numbers, true gender parity is still far from a reality. In 2023,for every 100 men promoted from entry level to manager, just 87 women were promoted. Coupled with the fact that they often desire more flexibility than leaders are willing to give, 60% of women are considering leavi...
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The Human Age Edition 14: The Future Forces of Work
over 1 year ago by Daniel StackOver the past year, we’ve witnessed a dynamic shift in the economic landscape, from a post-pandemic boom, to talks of a recession, to a gradual reduction in demand. However, amidst these fluctuations, one constant remains: strong hiring intentions.Yet, a stark disparity persists between workers’ desires and employers’ offerings, coupled with ongoing talent shortages at a nea...
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Healthcare, social care and life sciences world of work outlook
over 1 year ago by Jonathan TaylorDemand for skilled talent outpaces supply The healthcare, social care and life sciences sectors are experiencing a record talent shortage. With employers struggling to attract talented candidates, the urgency to rethink recruitment strategies and prioritise 'human skills' is clearer than ever before. Brook Street Social Care, the UK's specialist social care company, reveals...
