Recruitment intentions are strong in Q2 2019, but challenges remain
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from Totaljobs and the British Chambers of Commerce reveals insights from 6,500 UK businesses:
Six in 10 UK businesses attempted to recruit new hires in Q2 2019, an increase from 53% in Q1.
64% of businesses struggled to find the right people when recruiting in Q2 – a drop from 73% in Q1.
30% of employers expect.Read more
Recruitment intentions are strong in Q2 2019, but challenges remain
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from Totaljobs and the British Chambers of Commerce reveals insights from 6,500 UK businesses:
Six in 10 UK businesses attempted to recruit new hires in Q2 2019, an increase from 53% in Q1.
64% of businesses struggled to find the right people when recruiting in Q2 – a drop from 73% in Q1.
30% of employers expect.Read more
84% of people want businesses to adopt flexible working
84% of people call for businesses to be more flexible with the working day
One in seven admitted to leaving work early without telling their boss, even if work is incomplete
73% of managers say their team would be more productive if given an early finish
Flexible working is highly valued by UK workers. According to Totaljobs research, 84% of employees believe businesses.Read more
Totaljobs has joined forces with Universum, offering employer brand expertise
Totaljobs has partnered with employer branding experts Universum, to provide a new offering to UK employers. Universum uses 30 years of experience in the employer branding field to advise organisations on the wants, needs and drivers of the modern workforce. Operating in 60 markets globally, Universum has worked with 1,700 organisations to date, including many of the.Read more
Are employers overlooking the potential of an ageing workforce?
The latest research from Totaljobs and Robert Walters has revealed that three quarters of people in their 50s have never been offered a promotion by their current employer. What’s more, a third are not aware of what they need to do in order to get one.
This comes in spite of the ONS estimation that by 2020 one in.Read more
Imposter Phenomenon: what is it and how can employers help?
Totaljobs surveyed over 2,000 UK workers in February 2019 to delve into Imposter Phenomenon.
We worked alongside two experts to produce this research: Dr Terri Simpkin, lecturer in leadership and corporate education at Anglia Ruskin University and Kate Atkin, speaker facilitator and Imposter Phenomenon researcher.
What is Imposter Phenomenon?
You’ve likely heard the term referenced by the media more commonly.Read more
Three quarters of tech talent are willing to leave the UK for work
Totaljobs has once again partnered with The Network, (a global alliance of more than 50 leading recruitment websites) and Boston Consulting Group to look at the wants and needs of global talent as part of the Decoding Global Talent series, this time focusing on tech workers in a bid to understand.Read more
Totaljobs and the British Chambers of Commerce: New report highlights all UK industries face recruitment challenges
Totaljobs and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today launch their new partnership, which will see them launch the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook.
The British Chambers of Commerce helps businesses to grow and thrive, offering practical advice to UK companies through accredited Chambers in every region of the UK. Totaljobs is one of the UK’s leading job boards, giving.Read more
Job market in Leeds is strong – download the City CV
Leeds has seen a 33% increase in jobs advertised in the city over the past two years. Technology is currently the most in-demand industry, with a 25% rise in applications. It’s clear the job market in Leeds is booming, and with businesses such as Channel 4 seeing the city as a core hub for talent, creativity and innovation, it looks.Read more
Thriving job market in Nottingham – download the City CV
Job opportunities in Nottingham have soared, with a 59% increase in jobs advertised over the last two years, Totaljobs data reveals. Popular industries include Administration and Sales, which have seen job applications rise by a third. Overall, job applications have risen by a huge 70% since 2016.
Nottingham has a strong history in terms of innovation, creativity and re-purposing its offering.Read more
Manchester’s job market is booming – download the City CV
The job market in key Northern cities is thriving, meaning there are multiple talent hotspots for UK workers to consider. Manchester is one such city, long heralded as a purposeful innovator within the North of England. Recent Totaljobs data has proved this, by shining a light on the most popular industries and overall jobs advertised and applications within Manchester.
Totaljobs data.Read more