Are your employees stuck in a rut? It may be time to re-calibrate their careers
Almost half of the UK workforce is in a role that doesn’t match up with their skill set. This startling research from the CIPD goes some way to explaining why in the UK we have a large number of unmotivated, unchallenged employees who aren’t excited about what they’re doing.
Encouraging your people to excel: creating a learning culture in the workplace
How often do you hear the phrase ‘skills shortage’? And how has it affected your experience of recruiting? In 2018, candidates seem to be at an all time low. There just aren’t enough talented people to fill the roles available, and recruitment managers are reporting that hiring is harder than ever.
Proactive retention practices: upcycle your talent, instead of losing it!
Brexit is causing an increasing number of UK companies to restructure. Uncertainty is at an all time high. As it looks like we are moving towards a hard Brexit, many UK companies and their employees feel they are on shaky ground. But what does this mean for employers and employees in reality and what can we do about it?
Research finds 100% of candidates say it’s ‘very important’ to enjoy their job.
At the Cambridge Network Recruitment Evening on 4th July 2018, Career Ambitions asked candidates about their career motivations. The results were clear – candidates are prioritising satisfaction when it comes to work.
How much does a candidate’s social media presence influence you?
When you’re recruiting, how often do you Google a candidate’s name? Pretty often, if the stats are anything to go on (more than a third admit to it, but we bet it’s higher!)
Seeing beyond disability to an untapped pool of talent
Is your organisation struggling to recruit? Can’t fill your job vacancies fast enough? Finding it hard to attract the perfect candidate?
Career gaps – a plus or minus on candidates' CVs?
With the shortage of people to fill jobs, there’s never been a better time to reevaluate your recruitment strategy. 2018 is the year to question your biases. As an interviewer, are you trying to recruit someone like you?
4 million UK jobs will soon be filled by robots: are organisations losing the ‘human touch’?
Robots already play a huge role in the UK workplace. But recent research predicts that over four million jobs will be lost to robots within the next 10 years – a statistic that will rock the job market.
The world of work in 2018: an opportunity for change?
2017 has been a year full of change - from Brexit to significant leadership shifts and the resultant ever-fluctuating job market. With change comes opportunity - but what does that mean for the world of work in the year ahead?
Preparing for recruitment events: are you ready to attract the best?
September was packed full of recruitment events, networking and job fairs. Katherine Wiid of Career Ambitions says: "What struck us was not the number of fantastic candidates, enthusiastic employers or tempting job opportunities. There were plenty of candidates, employers and job opportunities, but not many that really stood out."
How to support your employees through redundancy
As Brexit approaches and brings with it an uncertain economic future, the headlines are full of high profile companies making redundancies.
How LinkedIn can help to provide a 360° view of candidates
Recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly turning to social media channels to vet candidates. Space on a CV is limited, and with just six seconds to check each one, how much can they really reveal about a potential candidate?
40% of candidates 'fall into' a job they’re not suited to
Hiring is never a simple (or easy) process. How do you spot the candidates with real potential, rather than the candidates with really good sales skills?
Recruiters spend just 6 seconds looking at each CV they receive
Is your CV making a lasting first impression? Research has found that recruiters and hiring managers spend on average just six seconds looking at each CV they receive. That’s very little time for a candidate to impress!
The digital face of recruitment: 94% of recruiters vet candidates on LinkedIn before hiring
With over 467 million users around the world, LinkedIn continues to gather steam in the world of recruitment.
Neurotypical v neurodiverse behaviours: creating diversity in the workplace
Recruiters have long been encouraged to embrace a diverse workplace, and hurrah, most are listening! Having a workforce made up of employees from all cultures, religions, ethnicities, ages and genders allows for a more diverse pool of skills, knowledge and experience – it’s a no brainer ...
40% of UK workforce feel undervalued and unhappy at work
Is your company losing valuable members of staff due to demotivation and dissatisfaction?
UK productivity levels drop to the lowest in Europe
The workplace has undoubtedly become a tougher environment. As the economy swells and shrinks at an unpredictable rate, companies are demanding more from their employees in order to stay afloat.
64% of candidates admit to accepting a job offer while continuing their job search
Employers are increasingly reporting that the practice of ‘job-hoarding’ (whereby a candidate accepts, then later declines a job offer) is having damaging consequences on the recruitment process.
Demand for outplacement support rises: 1 in 7 employees made redundant since the recession*
Over 3.5 million employees have been made redundant since the UK recession, and the results are being felt on the ground. In addition, the Brexit impact may result in more uncertainty and job losses.
CIPD report finds that 1 in 5 employees is looking for a new job
A report compiled by the CIPD found that 21% of employees are actively looking to change jobs (published March 2016).
Staff retention and the domino effect: when one falls, others will too
What happens when an employee hands in their notice? Others tend to follow. With almost half of UK workers planning to leave their jobs in 2016 (according to research by Investors In People), how can employers minimise the risk of losing not just one but several staff members?
Eight million UK workers plan to change jobs in 2016
It’s a time of change for the UK job market.
Job vacancies reached an all time high in 2015, promising a buoyant job market in 2016…
As we enter 2016 it’s time to look back on the year that’s gone by. Katherine Wiid of Career Ambitions asks: what did 2015 bring?
Spike in outplacement demand - recession hangover?
In recent months professional career coaches Lindsey Reed and Katherine Wiid of Career Ambitions have noticed a significant increase in the demand for outplacement work. Why?