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Despite a 4% unemployment rate (which is 6.6M people), many job vacancies remain unfilled. Is this due to employers seeking the "perfect" candidate, declining interest in high-stress industries like healthcare and emergency services, or evolving job preferences prioritizing work-life balance and job satisfaction? The skills gap, socioeconomic barriers, and the rise of the gig economy further complicate the issue. Employers, educators, and policymakers must collaborate to address these challenges and create a more inclusive job market. What do you think are the root causes of this paradox? How can we collectively address and solve these issues? Share your thoughts and insights! #hiringinsights #unemployment #RecruitingMatters

Curious about the latest job vacancy trends? 🤔 Our Summer Market Insight Report dives into some eye-opening stats on employment and unemployment rates in the UK: 📉 Employment Rate: Down to 74.3% in the last quarter. 📈 Unemployment Rate: Up to 4.4%, higher than last year's estimates. 📊 Economic Inactivity: Increased to 22.3%, with long-term sickness now a leading cause, particularly impacting women (up 48% since 2018). We also touch on the significant impact of long-term sickness on both women and men, and the growing support for flexible working to enhance work-life balance. Swipe through the carousel to explore these trends and more. For deeper insights, check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/egBUG9JC #JobTrends #Employment #LabourMarket

Take a look at our summer job market insight report!

45% of employers say an applicant having a degree is ‘not important’ according to a recent article. Though according to LinkedIn, only 30% of jobs posted in 2022 didn’t require a degree. Requiring a degree for employment is a traditional way of hiring and could create some barriers for employers. What is ‘Degree Inflation’ and how does it impact social mobility, and future skills gaps? Explore the answers: https://lnkd.in/ewFbbUBM #Talent #HR #CEO #Education #Hiring #AMSExpertInsights

Overcoming age-related bias in hiring is necessary for US economic growth. "By 2025 we expect 25% of workers in the U.S. and the UK to be over the age of 55. In fact, this same cohort of workers is the fastest growing in almost every country. In the U.S., job vacancies have outnumbered job applicants since 2018." From HBR, The Case for Hiring Older Workers by Josh Bersin and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, link in comments. #hiring #laborstats #growth

📉 50% of companies would hire older workers for entry-level roles 📈 For younger people, the number rises to 83% Employers believe #midcareer and #OlderWorkers are unable to adapt to new technologies and learn new #skills. But midcareer workers’ strong on-the-job performance belies these negative perceptions. Find out more about the outcomes of our #MidcareerOpportunity research developed with OECD - OCDE at 👉 https://lnkd.in/e39gwYrB #Ageism #AgeBias #MidcareerMoment

45% of employers say an applicant having a degree is ‘not important’ according to a recent article. Though according to LinkedIn, only 30% of jobs posted in 2022 didn’t require a degree. Requiring a degree for employment is a traditional way of hiring and could create some barriers for employers. What is ‘Degree Inflation’ and how does it impact social mobility, and future skills gaps? #Talent #HR #CEO #Education #Hiring #AMSExpertInsights

45% of employers say an applicant having a degree is ‘not important’ according to a recent article. Though according to LinkedIn, only 30% of jobs posted in 2022 didn’t require a degree. Requiring a degree for employment is a traditional way of hiring and could create some barriers for employers. What is ‘Degree Inflation’ and how does it impact social mobility, and future skills gaps? Explore the answers: https://lnkd.in/dSyHbmYV #Talent #HR #CEO #Education #Hiring #AMSExpertInsights

45% of employers say an applicant having a degree is ‘not important’ according to a recent article. Though according to LinkedIn, only 30% of jobs posted in 2022 didn’t require a degree. Requiring a degree for employment is a traditional way of hiring and could create some barriers for employers. What is ‘Degree Inflation’ and how does it impact social mobility, and future skills gaps? Explore the answers: https://lnkd.in/deTPhHXC #Talent #HR #CEO #Education #Hiring #AMSExpertInsights

According to a recent study, half of Canadian professionals are actively looking or intend to look for a new job in the second half of the year, up from 41 per cent last year. The most frequently cited reason was to pursue a higher salary, followed by better benefits and perks, with flexibility coming in third, just ahead of career advancement. Do you think there is a misalignment between employees and employers in this increasingly complex employment landscape as found in Microsoft and LinkedIn's global Work Trend Index? #hays #employment #recruitment