Curious about the latest strategies and tools for high-volume hiring? Watch our recent discussion here. Most talent acquisition teams are facing a paradox: more applicants than ever, yet roles remain stubbornly unfilled. A staggering 74% of employers can’t fill open roles, while 53% of TA professionals say they’re overwhelmed by volume. The problem? The funnel isn’t Continued »
By Nick Litsardopoulos, Research Economist at IES. The skills-based hiring revolution The impact of AI on qualification requirements presents an interesting paradox that varies significantly between occupational sectors and job roles. However, what looks similar across industries and occupations is the need for a familiarity with Ai technologies and tools. The data reveals a complexity Continued »
By Nick Litsardopoulos, Research Economist at IES. Analysing the divergent paths of UK and US professional, scientific, and technical employment opportunities The ‘Professional, scientific and technical activities’ industrial sector has become a bellwether for economic health and innovation capabilities among the most technologically advanced countries. The sector comprises of establishments that specialise in performing professional, Continued »
Curious about the latest strategies and tools for high-volume hiring? Watch our recent discussion here. What talent teams need to know in a shifting UK market From economic uncertainty to technological leaps, the job market is changing fast, and so are the pressures on UK talent teams. In our recent webinar, we unpacked the data behind Continued »
By Nick Litsardopoulos, Research Economist at IES. When Good Intentions Meet Market Reality The recent changes in the UK National Insurance Contribution (NIC) and the National Minimum Wage have shifted the dynamics jobs market and in crated a new environment that employers and employees need to navigate. The changes represent well-intentioned efforts to boost worker Continued »
Curious about the latest strategies and tools for high-volume hiring? Watch our recent discussion here. Finding the right people for high-volume and frontline roles requires more than simply posting on job boards and waiting for applications. Recruitment today demands a strategic approach that meets candidates where they truly spend their time-on social media. Industry experts Continued »
By Nick Litsardopoulos, Research Economist at IES. In this blog, we will look at trends for manufacturing jobs in the areas with a strong presence of the British steel industry. To do this, we can use Adzuna’s Labour Market Intelligence portal, that displays a wide range of aggregate statistics based on all the vacancy listings Continued »
For the first time in history, five generations are sharing the workplace, but it’s the dynamic between Baby Boomers and Gen Z that’s emerging as a defining challenge for HR and talent acquisition professionals in 2025. With Boomers delaying retirement and Gen Z rapidly becoming the dominant early-career cohort, organizations must bridge significant gaps in Continued »
By Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes, Research Economist at IES. “Big Data“ emerged as a term to describe the massive datasets that were challenging to process, manage, and analyse using traditional database and software techniques. These datasets were defined by their immense size, diverse formats, rapid generation, and the potential insights they held for businesses. Continued »