Dave Johal

Strategic Client Director

Dave joined ManpowerGroup almost 20 years ago, when he was tasked with developing solutions for IT companies within the Financial Services sector. He is now responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of bespoke solutions for organisations across the IT, retail, gaming and entertainment sectors. He has a wealth of experience in providing a range of innovative delivery models to large scale, national clients, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Service Programmes, Project Permanent Hiring and Total Talent Management. Organisations that Dave has partnered with include a prestigious British food, clothing and home retailer; a big four supermarket; and a multi-brand luxury car manufacturer retail network.

01/05/2020

IT Talent Shortages in a Viral Pandemic

We are living through unprecedented times: times that are testing individuals, businesses and essential services. While some sectors have seen their operations temporarily shut down, others are seeing that an organisation’s ability to flex and adapt is making the difference between those thrown into chaos and those that are thriving – all despite the daily challenges we’re facing.

01/10/2019

How High Street Retailers Are Recruiting and Retaining in Q4 2019

In analysing the results for Q4 2019 in the Retail Sector, we're seeing an industry not following the usual trends. There are concerns in the business world that high street shops are struggling, yet our MEOS data shows optimistic hiring intentions as retailers start to prepare for the biggest quarter of the year.

19/08/2019

Alternative Workforce Models in Manufacturing

Manufacturers in the UK are reporting growing talent shortages as they struggle to find the right blend of technical and soft skills to fill new positions. In fact, as many as 81% of manufacturers are having trouble finding staff with the right skills mix and experience.

05/08/2019

Managing the Impact of Uncertainty on The Manufacturing Workforce

Success within the manufacturing world relies on getting the right balance of cost, productivity, quality and scalability. If any of these get too high (or too low) in comparison to the other elements, the overall production won't be competitive.

22/07/2019

Manufacturers Are Now Technologists: What Does This Mean for the Workforce?

Manufacturing's transition to full digitisation is well underway, and it's accelerating daily. Machines aren't just doing physical work - they're thinking, communicating and making predictions that can enhance workflows and streamline operations.

08/07/2019

The Future Factory

Digitisation is transforming the manufacturing industry - disrupting skill requirements, creating new jobs, and making others obsolete. Manufacturers are already battling against growing talent shortages, as they struggle to find people with the right blend of technical and soft skills to fill open job vacancies.