Tag: skill development

Phenom and Deloitte partner to enhance workforce transformation with AI

Phenom has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte, bringing together Phenom’s intelligent talent experience platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in human capital strategy. By joining forces, the two organisations aim to help streamline talent acquisition and management, allowing enterprises to...

UK skills shortages see first decline in a decade

For the first time in ten years, the UK’s skills gap is showing signs of improvement, with the ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Talent Shortage Survey reporting a decrease in the number of organisations grappling with skills shortages, down from 80% to 76%. Despite...

Over 60% of UK workers plan to seek new roles in 2025

New data from LinkedIn highlights a growing struggle in the recruitment landscape, with 61% of UK workers planning to seek new roles in 2025. However, 54% of job seekers and 79% of HR professionals report that the hiring process has...

AI investments in retail set to skyrocket as companies embrace innovation

A new IBM survey highlights a dramatic pivot among retail and consumer product executives toward AI. According to the report, companies aim to increase their AI spending by 52% in areas beyond traditional IT operations over the next year. By 2025,...

Skills development is key to the UK’s growth strategy

A survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) highlights the urgency of prioritising workforce upskilling within the government’s “Invest 2035” industrial strategy. This ambitious 10-year plan aims to foster economic growth through high-quality, well-paid jobs. According to the REC poll...