Apprentices will be top source of talent, say 37% of leaders
A third of businesses view apprentices as the most valuable source of emerging talent, according to a new poll of over 2,000 senior HR professionals. The data comes following the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April last year – an initiative designed to boost the number of young people entering vocational training. The survey […]
HR leaders ‘must consider automation’ in 2018
HR leaders must consider the benefits and impact that automation has to offer in 2018, according, Alexander Mann Solutions. That view follows on from a report by the Future of Work Commission, which advises that allowing ‘21st-century machines’ to take on the heavy lifting and routine tasks of the future will let the human workforce […]
Flexible working creates agile workforce
Employees who promote a culture of flexibility are set to reap the benefits of a truly agile workforce, claims global talent and acquisition specialist Alexander Mann Solutions. The recommendation comes in response to data from Timewise which shows that only 10% of advertised roles with a salary of over £20,000 are available on a flexible […]
Workplace training “integral” to ensure employee motivation is maintained
Talent acquisition and management specialist Alexander Mann Solutions has responded to the recent KPMG Global Outlook survey of 151 UK CEOs, which found that under half (42%) had no plans to invest in new workforce training over the next three years. “Workforce training should be an integral part of how employers ensure their people’s skills are […]
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 […]
96% of HR professionals believe AI will enhance talent acquisition
New research by global talent acquisition and management firm Alexander Mann Solutions has revealed that 96% of senior HR professionals believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance talent acquisition and retention. However, 57% of those polled were not comfortable with the current pace of technological transformation in their talent function, believing the […]
