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New report shows global skill-shortage hotspots
The UK ranks among the world's top five nations facing a skills deficit in five key areas of professional expertise, according to a global survey of 2024 job listings.
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Skills-based hiring
For decades now, obtaining a university degree has been considered by many to be essential to obtain a 'decent' job. But not anymore. Increasingly across the globe, companies large and small are looking to recruit on the basis of individuals' acquired skills, rather than on their academic records.
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Business alarmed over visa crackdown
British business leaders reacted with concern on Tuesday after the government announced it was raising the salary threshold for a skilled worker visa to £38,700 from next April.
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Gearing up to realise AI’s productivity gains
Artificial intelligence once more grabbed the headlines in November when the UK government hosted the first international AI safety summit. Attracting political and business leaders from across the globe, it generated warnings aplenty about threats to security, privacy, employment and even the continued existence of humanity itself, reports David Sapsted.
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Effective leadership strategies
Global HR expert Angus MacGregor shares insights into effective leadership practices, talent management strategies and the challenges leaders face in nurturing talent and fostering diversity within large organisations and corporates with Marianne Curphey.
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Turbocharging performance: creating spaces to thrive
The pace of working life and speed of change makes it hard to focus on our most intractable challenges and build the skills and insights to address them. Yet investing time to refresh your perspective could make all the difference to your team, career and business.
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Deconstructing the glass ceiling: women’s paths to leadership
Women often outperform men in both education and the workplace. Yet when it comes to making it to top leadership positions, a significant gap remains between men's and women’s access. There is evidence the ‘glass ceiling’ still exists, writes Marianne Curphey.
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What work immigration changes can we expect from Britain’s new Labour government?
The new UK government is set to overhaul business immigration. The Labour party's manifesto pledged to reduce immigration. What can employers expect?
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Where next for UK immigration policy?
The British government is considering a recommendation from its independent panel of immigration experts to scrap the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). This is currently the easiest and cheapest way to get visas for foreigners with specific skills the country is short of, writes David Sapsted.
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A class act: education of the future
Covid turned education on its head and there is a growing movement of educators that feel it’s time for a serious overhaul. They champion a future based less around exams and more on the smart use of AI, project-based learning and hybrid teaching. Sally Robinson reports.
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New net migration record as figures revised
Revised figures released on Thursday showed that net migration to the UK last year hit an unprecedented 745,000, prompting the government to pledge further action to reduce legal migration.
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The impact of property turmoil on global mobility
Rising rents, increasing inflation, a jump in the cost of living and a shortage of housing supply are all presenting challenges for assignees and their families relocating across the globe. Marianne Curphey looks at how global mobility teams are rising to the challenge, and what the future might hold.
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Make UK/PwC Survey – Manufacturers enter 2024 with increased optimism
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an increasing number believing they are moving ahead of their European rivals. Digital, green and going global are the major opportunities in the year ahead.
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Investing in the right technology: the global team perspective
Technology is powerful, but it doesn't automatically deliver the right answers. While upskilling your workforce and investing in new technology makes sound business sense, it is also important to understand where vulnerabilities lay, says Marianne Curphey.
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Gender equality and allyship: actions to inspire inclusion in the workplace
Gender equality, flexibility, wellbeing and allyship are important ingredients in making the workplace better for women. On International Women’s Day, Fiona Murchie, managing director of Think Global People, facilitated a wide-ranging discussion on how to enhance the lives of women at work at our Think Global Women event at the Institute of Directors. Marianne Curphey reports.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2023 - Rachel Davis, Armstrong Craven
As part of our Think Women Outstanding Global Women series, we spoke to Rachel Davis, <br />co-CEO of Armstrong Craven, a global talent mapping and pipelining partner for scarce and senior positions. Rachel is passionate about encouraging women to move into senior leadership roles and fully understands the challenges many women face when climbing the corporate ladder. Rachel is one of the inspirational leaders we are celebrating for International Women’s Day 2023.
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Cash boost for life sciences but skills shortage stays
Industry leaders in the UK's pharmaceutical, tech and health sectors have reacted with enthusiasm – and no small amount of relief – following the government announcement of a £650 million 'war chest' to boost the nation's life sciences.
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Acute skills shortage 'felt across Europe'
A survey of thousands of companies across the UK and EU has highlighted the skills shortages being experienced across the continent.
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Profits and skills shortage challenge 'levelling up'
The financial and skills challenges facing the UK government's 'levelling up' agenda – aimed at bringing business prosperity in the regions to the level of that in London and SE England – are highlighted in two surveys from global accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
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Call to ease visa rules to tackle skills shortage
One of the UK's largest business organisations is calling for a more flexible and affordable immigration system after a survey found companies are facing mounting problems hiring the skills they need.
