As HR and talent acquisition professionals, we’re constantly seeking innovative ways to nurture and retain our top talent. Today, I’m excited to share a game-changing development that’s transforming the landscape of internal mobility: AI-driven talent marketplaces. Let’s dive into a real-world example that’s making waves in the industry. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy Continued »
By Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes, Research Economist at IES. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 marked a significant turning point for remote work globally and particularly in the UK. Practically overnight, millions of workers transitioned from office-based jobs to working from home. Companies had no other choice but to adapt rapidly, investing Continued »
As we step into 2025, the landscape of talent management is undergoing a seismic shift, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its epicenter. HR professionals and talent acquisition specialists are witnessing an unprecedented transformation in how they attract, retain, and develop talent. Let’s explore the cutting-edge trends and applications of AI in talent management that are Continued »
2025 presents a groundbreaking opportunity for organizations willing to look beyond traditional hiring practices. The “hidden workforce” isn’t just a talent pool—it’s a strategic advantage waiting to be unleashed. Understanding the hidden workforce The hidden workforce represents a substantial and often overlooked talent pool of approximately 27 million workers who are systematically excluded from traditional corporate hiring Continued »
Written by Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes (Research Economist), IES. London has historically been the beating heart of the UK, serving as its capital and largest city for centuries. With a population exceeding 10 million, London dwarfs the next two largest cities, Birmingham and Manchester, which each of them has about 2.5 million residents. However, Continued »
As we step into 2025, employee experience has become a cornerstone of talent retention strategies. In a competitive labor market where top talent has more options than ever, organizations must go beyond traditional perks and compensation to create a workplace that fosters growth, flexibility, and purpose. The modern workforce seeks more than just a job—they Continued »
Written by Nick Litsardopoulos (Research Economist), IES. On the 17th of December 2024 the ONS published its last Labour Market Overview for 2024. Most of the indicators paint a positive picture for the labour market. However, ONS discusses extensively in the report the limitations of the data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), and notes Continued »
Written by Nick Litsardopoulos (Research Economist), IES. The landscape of UK employment salaries has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing complex patterns of wage growth, persistent gender disparities, and the profound impact of inflation across multiple economic domains. The pandemic dramatically reshaped the UK labour market, with recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) Continued »
Written by Nick Litsardopoulos (Research Economist), IES. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns of factories and businesses created bottlenecks in the global supply chains that reduced the flow of goods across countries and within local markets. While in the short run the demand of local markets was satisfied, the uncertainty about the duration of the lockdowns around Continued »