Tag: workforce

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...

BP announces 4,700 job cuts in cost-saving strategy

BP is set to cut 4,700 jobs, approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of an initiative to reduce costs and bolster investor confidence. Alongside these layoffs, the company will also eliminate 3,000 contractor roles this year, aiming to...

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...

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...

How can HR leaders build resilient workforces in 2025?

Economic uncertainty and shifting employee priorities are redefining the role of HR in 2025. To help HR leaders navigate these challenges, isolved has released its fifth-annual HR trends report titled HR Trends in 2025: Essential Insights Shaping the Future of...

UK financial sector faces talent shortage as 63% struggle to attract young workers

According to a survey by Davies, the UK financial services sector is facing a pressing challenge, as 63% of employers report difficulties in attracting young talent. Despite 70% of respondents claiming their workplaces foster a positive and supportive culture. The survey...

A third of UK workers plan to leave as stress and skills gaps mount

Nearly one in three workers in the UK intends to switch jobs within the next six months, according to the latest report from ManpowerGroup. This sentiment comes despite strong feelings of purpose in their respected roles, with 80% of UK...

Spanish CX management BPO firm leverages Google Cloud to improve productivity for its 100,000-person workforce

Customer experience management BPO company Konecta has partnered with Google Cloud in a strategic, three-year alliance aimed at transforming productivity and collaboration across its 100,000-person workforce. This collaboration will see Konecta adopt Google Workspace, providing employees with a robust platform...

72% of Gen Z say job interactions hurt their mental health

As Gen Z approaches a third of the global workforce by 2030, their experiences on the frontline are raising red flags for employers worldwide. A new study by UKG, surveying nearly 13,000 frontline workers and managers across 11 countries, reveals...

Majority of UK businesses struggle to find tech talent

The latest report by Hyve Managed Hosting paints a picture of the UK’s tech industry, showing that 80% of businesses struggle to find the skilled professionals they need to stay competitive. “Our report highlights just how complex a strategy is required...