Younger employees are notorious for being branded the job-hopping generation, with those close to retirement usually sticking it out for the final few years in the same job. instantprint’s data showed that under 18s or Gen X, moved on average around 4 times in the last 3 years. 52% of 18-24-year-olds moved jobs 1 time…

We’ve all seen the words “competitive salary” in job adverts – and probably the occasional post on social that if it’s so competitive, why don’t employers simply state what’s on offer. But that unhelpfully vague description may be soon outmoded. Some US states have already made pay transparency mandatory, and the EU is working on a directive which will…

The research from recruitment firm Michael Page examined two distinct identities – job “hoppers” and “lifers” – as well as the benefits each candidate brings to an employer. At one end of the workplace loyalty scale are ‘hoppers,’ employees who frequently move between companies, on average staying with an employer for just one to three…

Recruiting and retaining a reliable workforce has remained a constant headache and significant expense for many business owners in the last couple of years, so increasing retention rates should be a key business objective. According to UK Labour Market statistics, vacancies across all sectors remain around 1,161,000 – 29% higher than pre-pandemic figures. ¹ The…

Ghosting – a term that became popular on the online dating scene to describe the unilateral ending of all contact without warning or explanation – is increasingly cropping up in recruitment. It used to be jobseekers who would complain – with some justification – about HR teams that ignored them, despite their carefully considered applications….

Companies now often place greater emphasis on cultural fit, creating diverse and inclusive working environments, and developing a motivated team. Given this shift, especially in a post-COVID world, it’s prudent to examine how recruitment has already changed and what further changes organizations can make to meet the demands of today’s workforce. Bringing in the right…

A recent survey carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG has found that the overall supply of candidates for jobs has increased for the first time in more than two years. This is welcome news for employers, who have been struggling to recruit and fill vacant positions in recent years With a…

The What Do Tech Talent Want in 2023 report, by Europe’s biggest technology talent hub hackajob, surveyed over 1,000 UK technology workers from developers and engineers, to data scientists, analysts, designers, product managers and more. According to the report, only 11% of UK tech talent are content to stay in their current role. The findings…

Building a workforce requires a lot of thought to roles and departments you want to create or expand. Diversity and inclusion is one common talking point that has become central in every industry and sector. Society is constantly changing for the better, and people feel freer to live true to themselves, regardless of race, religion,…

Technology firms should look to embrace the skills of over 50-year-olds if they are to tackle skills shortages within the sector. That’s according to global technology recruitment specialist, Lorien. The call comes at a time when the Government has recently backed an initiative that aims to help parents and carers return to careers within STEM,…

In Stress Awareness month, Adrian Lewis from Activ People HR urges employers to do more to support workers who may be experiencing stress or burnout as the cost-of-living crisis continues to add to people’s daily struggles. Adrian Lewis says, “Stress and burnout in the workplace is a growing issue. The pandemic, and now the cost…

The widely unexpected announcement of an expansion to free childcare in the spring budget shone a spotlight on the quandary faced by millions of working parents in the UK. In addition to the high costs of childcare in this country – which are among the highest of any OECD member relative to the average wage – a…