Companies at risk of exacerbating skills shortage due to “Northshoring”
A Preston-based recruitment specialist has warned that companies are at risk of exacerbating an already acute skills shortage in the North West due to ‘Northshoring’ – the process of relocating certain aspects or their entire operation to the region – unless more can be done to pipeline future talent. “Northshoring is no new phenomenon, businesses have been […]
“Good work for all” concept welcomed by APSCo
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has responded to a report commissioned by the Prime Minister earlier in the year – Matthew Taylor’s independent review on modern employment practices – for which it gave evidence. The report aims to offer protections for ‘gig-economy’ workers with insecure jobs. “APSCo welcomes the concept of ‘good work […]
Responsible leadership critical to managing AI and robots
A recent roundtable held at Nyenrode Business Universiteit has found that responsible leadership is critical to manage changes such as job losses to AI and robotics technologies, both societally and environmentally. The roundtable, made up of 24 managers of prominent, ethically responsible Dutch firms, as well as 24 outstanding students from seven Dutch universities, met […]
NHS faces staff retention crisis
Figures released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council have revealed that more nurses and midwives are leaving the profession than joining, up to 51% in a four year period. Low pay, poor working conditions, long hours and a shortage of qualified staff are all blamed for the decision to leave. For the first time ever, […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MHR payroll, talent & analytics solutions
MHR specialises in helping organisations to embrace the operational and strategic challenges of modern business, covering talent management, HR, payroll and business analytics. Our customer community is growing by the day, meaning MHR is now helping to drive the performance of businesses employing over 10% of the UK workforce. With over 30 years of experience, […]
Hear top ten tips for growth in the workplace at the London HR Summit
By attending the London HR Summit, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the industry’s most trusted solution providers. It’s a no-hard-sell environment and could save you hours of researching and sourcing new suppliers. As our VIP guest you will be provided with a bespoke itinerary of meetings with suppliers relevant to your […]
Apprenticeship Levy spurs HR strategies
New research from talent and acquisition firm Alexander Mann Solutions has revealed that the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy offers companies the opportunity to embrace new opportunities. The White Paper was based on in-depth interviews with organisations including BAE Systems, Barclays, BT, CapGemini, GE, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover and Santander, amongst others. It found that […]
Women must show confidence and care to succeed
Research by ESMT Berlin Business School has found that women must be confident and caring to succeed in business, showing ‘pro-social’ behaviour, to obtain leadership positions. The study, led by Laura Guillén, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, also revealed that, in contrast, men only need to display confidence to achieve success. Working with colleagues from […]
The top professional jobs in demand in the North West
New market analysis by Clayton Recruitment has revealed the top roles in demand across the North West, including sales hire desk controllers, accountants and sales administers. The analysis was based on a comparison of vacancy levels across Clayton’s areas of expertise, highlighting the ongoing skills requirements of employers in the region. Tracy Bolan, Commercial Manager […]
5 reasons you need to be at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum has been designed to allow HR Professionals to meet new suppliers who can help your upcoming projects, and aid in trimming those all-important budgets. It is FREE for you to attend and, as our VIP guest, you will be provided with a bespoke itinerary of meetings with those suppliers who […]
