Even as they struggle to find the skilled workers they require, many UK IT and tech organisations are still focused on a hiring spree. However, while digital talent remains in high demand and short supply, businesses who reskill their current workforce are more likely to succeed.
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Across the globe, businesses are facing an era of unprecedented change, moving into uncharted territories as new and unexpected technologies arrive with increasing speed. What was science fiction yesterday is suddenly commonplace today. However, even though these changes create endless opportunities and possibilities, the pace of advancement is bumping up against a hurdle; a skills gap between the enormous capabilities of these new technologies and the expertise that’s available within organisations to harness their benefits.
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Mechanical engineers design and optimise the mechanical systems and technologies that power our world. Whether it’s creating fuel-efficient engines, developing renewable energy solutions, improving medical devices or enhancing manufacturing processes, mechanical engineers play a crucial role in driving innovation, improving efficiency and solving complex problems. Their expertise ensures that systems are safe, reliable and sustainable, making them indispensable in shaping a better future for humanity.
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The field is ripe with potential yet often cloaked in myth. Julia Morgan, Sales Director at Brook Street brings a fresh perspective to this discussion highlighting the hidden potential of contact centres. Julia shares insights into today’s contact centre industry and how the battle for talent is fierce with industries like hospitality measuring up as tempting alternatives.
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Global competition for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talent is squeezing the UK’s aerospace and defence (A&D) sector, leaving them struggling to secure the skills they require. As hiring plans fail to solve this problem, A&D businesses must focus on reskilling the workers they already have if they wish to succeed.
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The global industrials sector includes everything from manufacturing and distribution of capital goods for aerospace and defence, building products, electrical equipment, machinery, to construction and engineering services. It is a sector that leverages significant capital investment, cutting-edge innovation, and complex global supply chains to literally build the foundations of the modern global economy.
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In England alone, there were more than 80,000 children in care in March 2023. These numbers highlight the reality that many young people are facing situations where their homes are not safe. This might be because of abuse, neglect or the child’s parent or guardian not being able to keep them safe, resulting in them being placed into care.
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The demand for social care services is on the rise across the UK. This surge is placing an additional pressure on the adult care and children’s services sector which was already struggling with the high caseloads prior to the pandemic. Sweeping reforms, changing focus and the impacts of innovation are transforming the sector. Despite these challenges, there is opportunity for the social care sector to transform and move ahead by investing in its people.
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In this episode of the Transform Talent Podcast, ManpowerGroup UK’s Talent Director Georgina Huntley is joined by Trishna Naik, Global DE&I Manager at Jaguar Land Rover. They explore practical steps for building a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. Trishna shares some valuable insights on fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
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In the modern workplace, the lines between professional and personal life can often blur. With the introduction of remote work and the pervasive nature of technology, employees find themselves grappling with constant connectivity, making it increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. In such an environment, setting boundaries at work has become paramount not only for individual wellbeing but also for productivity and overall job satisfaction.
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