In an ever-changing landscape, the key to success lies in organisations adapting to advancing tech, shifting market dynamics and the widening skill shortage gap. Companies strive to stay ahead of the curve by investing in emerging talent to future-proof tomorrow’s Australian contingent workforce. For employers, there has been a paradigm shift with a need to focus on; graduate programs, apprenticeships, or flexible youth employment and fostering emerging talent has become a vital component of any comprehensive talent strategy. In a dynamic industry, the importance of integrating permanent and c ..read more

In an ever-changing landscape, the key to success lies in organisations adapting to advancing tech, shifting market dynamics and the widening skill shortage gap. UK Companies are continually striving to stay ahead of the curve by investing in emerging talent to future-proof tomorrow’s workforce. For UK employers, there has been a paradigm shift with a sharp focus on; graduate programmes, apprenticeships, or flexible youth employment and fostering emerging talent has become a vital component of any comprehensive talent strategy. As the business environment and workforce demographics transform ..read more

New research conducted by invoicing software company Bookipi has unveiled insights into the global landscape of freelance pricing. The study, which utilised data from the freelancing platform Upwork, analysed the rates charged by freelancers across 40 different countries for various services such as logo design, video editing, and data entry. Australia emerged as the country with the highest average rate for freelancers, commanding $594.56 per job on average. This makes Australia the most expensive destination for hiring freelancers, particularly in fields like creative writing, web programmin ..read more

This year’s TIARA Staffing Awards US were more than just a celebration of individual achievements; they’re were a powerful testament to the invaluable contribution of the staffing industry. The finalists stood as shining examples within their communities and across the nation, reminding us of the vital role staffing plays in shaping the future of work.  “It’s great to see so many of the industry’s top brands shortlisted alongside the industry’s most exciting disruptors; with this being our first year presenting the TIARA Staffing Awards in the US, this inaugural class will set the bar f ..read more

On April 18th in a private dining room tucked away on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, a group of NYC Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders joined TALiNT Partners and Worksome for a deep-dive exploration of the US freelance workforce. In 2023, there were 64 million US freelance workers which added a whopping $1.27 Trillion to the US economy – with numbers like this, and at nearly 38% of the US workforce, this was a hot topic which needed to be unpacked. A few key questions repeatedly came up from our TA leaders such as: What are the key reasons an employer would leverage a freelance worker/workforc ..read more

In commemoration of World Earth Day, Zest, an employee benefits technology company Zest, released a report revealing a growing call from employees for their employers to prioritise sustainability efforts. The research underscores a significant generational divide, with younger workers expressing heightened expectations for corporate sustainability initiatives. According to the study, 51% of employees surveyed expressed a desire for their companies to invest more in sustainability. This sentiment was even more pronounced among younger demographics, with 61% of workers aged 18-34 advocating for ..read more

A new report reveals that 64% of employers need to step up their efforts to help employees become more sustainable with 52% citing there needs to be an increase in environmental and sustainability-related skills within their organisation. Key findings from the Hays report find that; 87% of respondents consider sustainability commitment to be vital when job seeking and only 5% feel confident with their organisation being sustainably equipped. With the Net-Zero Coalition’s targets to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on the horizon, implementin ..read more

A recent study conducted by AgeCalculator.com delves into the shifts in retirement age across various countries over the last quarter-century, utilising OECD data spanning from 2000 to 2020. The analysis unveils notable trends, pinpointing which nations have experienced the most substantial increases in retirement age. Bulgaria emerges at the forefront of this trend, boasting a significant 13.26% surge in its average retirement age between 2000 and 2020. During this period, the retirement age climbed from 56 to 63 years old, reflecting a marked shift. Following closely behind, Estonia and Latv ..read more

The highly anticipated TIARA Talent Solutions Awards are officially open for entries, inviting the most innovative and forward-thinking organisations in the UK & Europe to showcase their achievements in the talent solutions sector. The TIARAs are the perfect place to shout about all your achievements to your peers. It’s not just about celebrating growth but also innovation and customer service too. This year the TIARAs feature 12 categories, including an exciting new addition: The Talent Solutions Individual Impact Award which recognises a colleague or end client who has made a significant ..read more

Our staffing leaders’ workshop in New York last week brought together leaders from across the industry to continue to explore how AI is shaping the staffing world. Supported by our global partners Target Recruit and with a fantastic keynote from their CTO Chris Jordan, here’s what we found. For those of you who think you’ve heard enough of AI already, I have news, we’re only just getting started! One of the most interesting perspectives from our workshop was the recent IEEE survey of CTOs which predicts enhanced recruiting is likely to be the 5th most important use of AI (one behind automating ..read more