Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 17 Apr 2024 | News archive Is Wales on track to become the UK AI skills hub? Data suggest Welsh employees more focused on AI skills development Workers across Wales are more likely to invest in their own AI training in the next five years than any other region in the UK, but few fear that this technology will replace their job. That’s according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) – an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The latest iteration of the report shows that 6 ..read more

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 17 Apr 2024 | News archive Google searches for contract tech work up by 23%, five-year high Latest search volume data suggests increasing interest in temporary tech roles With recent BBC reporting on the decline of the dream ‘Big Tech’ job and an ever-shifting labour market, contract tech work has seen an uptick in interest over the last 12 months. Digging into current attitudes towards contract, or temporary, roles in IT, Tenth Revolution Group has conducted keyword research revealing a steady increase of 23% in Google searches ove ..read more

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 17 Apr 2024 | Opinion Vacancies may be down again, but the labour market is still tough Responding to the latest Labour Market data from the Office for National Statistics, Craig Sweeney, EVP of global strategic talent solutions at WilsonHCG - leading global talent solutions provider - has suggested that the labour market is still tight as skills shortages remain: “While the latest ONS data has shown both an increase in unemployment and yet another fall in recruitment, the labour market remains tight and employers need to be mindful of this. Skills sho ..read more

Published byLawspeed Ltd 16 Apr 2024 | News archive Redundancy and pregnancy or other family friendly rights There are some new rules around redundancy where the employee is pregnant, on maternity leave, adoption leave, or shared parental leave. Whilst under the current rules employees in this category must be given priority where suitable alternative employment is available, from April 2024 the protections are being extended to cover employees who have recently returned from a period of leave or who are pregnant, provided they have informed their employer of the pregnancy. Redundanci ..read more

Published by3R 16 Apr 2024 | News archive Ready to recruit in the US? Don’t commit these cultural faux pas when you get started As many UK recruiters may already be aware, the US boasts a rapidly-growing employment market. If you have ambitious growth plans, you may be thinking of expanding to, or you may already be dabbling in the US recruitment market. We’ve already outlined the reasons why now is a great time to consider branching out to the US, the pitfalls to avoid when getting started and listed some of the best states and industries for recruitment in the US, so if you haven’t ..read more

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 16 Apr 2024 | News archive Navigating stress and burnout in Operational Research April is Stress Awareness month, an annual event organised by the non-profit organisation Stress Management Society to increase public awareness about stress, often seen as a modern-day epidemic. In this article we explore the rise of stress in the workplace and offer tips for how organisations can support staff dealing with stress and burnout. A global report[i] last year suggested that stress and burnout are the greatest risk facing organisations in 2024. The Workf ..read more

Published byREC 16 Apr 2024 | Statistics REC response to ONS labour market figures, April 2024 The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry, said: “Today’s figures capture a labour market that has slowed with the economy, though activity levels overall remain relatively robust with vacancies still high. With business surveys predicting demand for both permanent and temporary workers to pick up in the near term, this looks like something of a soft landing. “While overall pay ..read more

Published byCIPD 16 Apr 2024 | Statistics Positive real wage growth gives workers a chance to claw back some of the purchasing power lost during high inflation A cooler labour market may lessen the focus on inactivity and ill-health, but policymakers and employers must continue to help people get into and stay in work Responding to today’s ONS labour market figures, Jon Boys, senior labour market economist for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments:  “With unemployment up and employment down, today’s statistics show a cooling labour market. Oth ..read more

Published byIndeed 16 Apr 2024 | Statistics 63% of brits feel the skills needed for their role will change in the next 5 years... ... but 9 in 10 feel confident to adapt Most workers are positive about their role evolving, feeling “capable”, “prepared” and “excited” The majority (34%) feel AI will have a positive impact on them in their job But concerns around automation remain, as nearly 3 in 5 think more jobs will be lost to AI than created Skilled tradespeople are the group least likely to be replaced by AI, while business strategists & analysts are the most at-risk Nearly tw ..read more

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 16 Apr 2024 | News archive Turning HR Expertise into Revenue on Telegram: Exploring New Opportunities In the last few years, there's been a remarkable shift in how professional knowledge is shared. With digital platforms now a cornerstone of our work lives, HR experts are venturing into new territories to distribute their wisdom and insights. Telegram emerges as a key player in this space, offering more than just messaging capabilities. It is equipped with features tailored for content creators eager to monetize their audience.  Tools like InviteM ..read more