Recruitment

The rise in vacancies above pre-pandemic levels may seem like a very positive development, but with so many roles going unfilled, it points to a shortage of skills in the labour market.

A look at how Covid has accelerated the evolution of the jobs market and affected how recruitment agencies work including working from home and recruitment technology.

The increasing importance of older workers in employment and how there is a trend for freelancers and contractors with age and experience, particularly in the project economy.

Why there has been a growth in solo self-employed workers despite them earning less and working fewer hours and how this is throwing up opportunities for recruiters.

A look at the skills shortage gap in the jobs market and how it is providing recruitment agencies with the opportunity for a new business model.

Learn how technology enablement is likely to be instrumental in levelling up the gender balance and perhaps even the pay gap.

How Covid has shaken up the employment market with WFH and what agencies need to do retain their value to corporate recruiters.

Why freelance and contract work is on the rise and how recruiters can adapt to meet the needs of the freelance and contract workforce.

How the gig economy is here to stay, where it’s heading and how it needs time to adapt to legal challenges and market forces.