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Biggest challenges facing Talent Acquisition in 2024
Over the last 30 years, I have spoken with hundreds of Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals from across the globe. TA has never been tougher to navigate than it is today. My years of experience have given me time to reflect and in this article I have summarised where I see the biggest challenges:
How to get a new role if you have recently been made redundant?
If you are looking for a new job, congratulations; you have come to the right place. This is my guide on how to get a new job role. Mainly if you have recently been made redundant, I have been working in recruitment for almost 30 years and I am assuming you will have read the typical “How to apply for a new job” guides. This one only takes about 5 minutes to read, and it is meant to be an alternative view on how to get a new job role.
Predictions about the Recruitment industry that turned out to be wrong
We all know how tricky predictions can be—just ask any fortune teller! Jokes aside, nowhere is this truer than in the world of recruitment. Over the years, "experts" have made countless predictions about the industry, many of which have proven to be wildly inaccurate. But before we dive into the missteps, let's be clear: change is the only constant in recruitment. While these predictions didn't pan out, they offer valuable insights into the industry's resilience and adaptability. By examining what went wrong, we can better understand the factors that shape the future of recruitment and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.
Top 6 Predictions for the Recruitment Industry in 2025
With 2024 coming to a close, I thought it’d be fun to look ahead and share my early predictions for 2025. If you’ve been in the recruitment industry for a while, you know the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. We’re in a period of rapid transformation, and technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of our lives. So, what does this mean for the future of recruitment? Let’s dive into what I think lies ahead for 2025.
When to rethink your talent acquisition strategy: key indicators and best practices
There’s been a huge shift in the way organisations operate – and the way employees work - in recent years. With the rise of hybrid working models and flexible hours, and the increasing opportunity to enable our people with AI, organisations must adapt rapidly to understand the skills they need. Only then can they plan how to attract, retain and nurture the talent with the skills they need to achieve their goals.
A Procurement Manager’s guide to reducing the cost of their contingent workforce
There is a saying that goes, “There’s more than one way to bake a cake.” This is doubly true when trying to control your contingent workforce spend. Recruitment Agencies and MSP providers will often quote large percentage figures when it comes to cost savings.
The Talent Equation: How to Solve Your Staffing Challenges with the Right MSP Partner
Attracting and retaining top talent is not an easy endeavour in the current market. Imagine a high-growth tech startup on the brink of releasing a revolutionary new app. Skilled programmers are buried under a mountain of administrative tasks, sifting through resumes and interviewing for junior coding positions. This scenario is all too common across industries, highlighting the critical need for a strategic solution: a Managed Staffing Provision (MSP) partner.
How to Build Resilient Teams
Our recent LinkedIn poll revealed a startling figure - 44% felt stressed at work daily, with only 18% saying they rarely feeling stressed.
Future-Ready: The Role of the CPO and the People Function HR & TA Leadership Roundtable Series
Our Leadership Roundtables held in Ireland and the UK delved into the current challenges and opportunities encountered by the People function. Additionally, insightful discussions provided valuable advice for first-time Chief People Officers (CPOs) transitioning into new roles on the board.
HR technology: Tools to empower your workforce and hiring
The technological revolution has swept through every industry, impacting the way we live, work, and interact. Well, guess what? It's also shaking up the world of Human Resources.
How to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
The conversation surrounding how to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and its positive outcomes for employer branding, has been going around for some time now. The trickiest part is figuring out the right approach to establishing a sustainable D&I strategy for all the right reasons.
Addressing the nurse skills gap
The healthcare industry is faced with a big problem. There is a distinct shortage of talent and skilled professionals in the sector, including a lack of nurse skills.