Employer Branding: The Unspoken Hero in Today’s Shrinking UK Labour Market
With UK vacancies plummeting and economic inactivity rising, now is the time to sharpen your employer brand, or watch as competitors snap up the talent you sorely need.
Perspective
Has PwC Just Ended the Remote Work Debate?
The remote work debate rages on, but a PwC study might shift perspectives. With 71% of employees feeling just as productive, or even more, remotely, the traditional office model could be dying. Is hybrid work set to become the new standard for boosting innovation, retention, and productivity?
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Dyson’s Layoffs in Singapore Spark the Question: Why Is It Finance, Not HR, Coming to the Rescue?
Surprise layoffs at Dyson this week, but it wasn’t HR leading the charge. Finance professional Jevon Yang stepped up, offering real support to displaced employees. Is finance doing HR’s job? It’s time for HR to reassess its role in times of crisis.
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Tech Giants' Reputation Nosedive: Dyson and Samsung's Layoffs Shatter Employee Trust
Dyson and Samsung's recent layoffs in Singapore have sent further shockwaves through the tech industry, leaving a trail of damaged employer brands and shattered employee trust. As the dust settles, we examine the consequences on company reputations and their ability to attract talent in the future.
Perspective
The Gen Z Employment Crisis: Why Companies Are Firing Young Workers Faster Than Ever!
Companies are firing Gen Z employees at a record pace, claiming they lack key workplace skills. Is this generation truly unprepared, or are employers failing to adapt to their fresh perspectives? The employment landscape faces a critical divide.
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Layoffs surge with Lear cutting 12,000 jobs, AI starts replacing bankers, and Google ditches DEI hiring goals. But it’s not all bad, Ferrari rewards staff with huge bonuses, and Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech reminds us why culture matters.
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Future of Work
The Future of Jobs 2025: A Blueprint for Talent Attraction or a Recipe for Retention Woes?
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 is a wake-up call for employer branding. AI is reshaping jobs, skills-based hiring is rising, and retention is failing. With talent confidence at 44%, this deep dive breaks down hiring trends, EVP fixes, and retention strategies to help you stay ahead.
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Layoffs are looming, Gen Z workers are getting fired, and DEI finds itself in the crosshairs yet again. Meanwhile, job security is on shaky ground, even for Google employees, while the Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals which skills and industries will thrive (and which will vanish).
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Perspective
The DEI Crossroads: Finding Balance in a Divisive Debate
As employers reassess DEI initiatives, the conversation has grown polarized. Are these programs a necessary investment in long-term success or costly overreach driven by external pressures? Let’s explore the benefits, pitfalls, and the implications for employer brands in 2025.
