Are Retirees the Great Untapped Workforce?

The Insurance Industry's Secret Weapon: Retirees

Facing a tight labor market, the insurance industry is rethinking its talent strategies by leveraging retired workers. With 50% of the workforce retiring by 2028, retirees can bring dedication, a strong work ethic and extensive knowledge to needed roles. Plus, none of us will be able to retire anyway! Better to hop on the trend early.

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Northern Better Supporting Neurodivergent Candidates

Northern , a UK-based rail company, has revamped its recruitment process to better support neurodivergent candidates, offering step-by-step breakdowns, interview room images, written notes and interview questions in advance. This initiative, driven by a neurodivergent employee advisory panel, aims to achieve Neurodiversity Smart accreditation by 2025.

“Approximately 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent, meaning their brain functions, learns and processes information differently to the other 85%,” said People Director Lisa Leighton . “Our advisory panel has done a great job identifying ways we can support that 15% as they look to develop their career within the rail industry.”

Read more about Northern's commitment to inclusivity here .

Navigating Workforce Alignment

Chris Radvansky examines the growing importance of aligning company goals with employee objectives. With AI reshaping productivity and frequent layoffs causing instability, companies must focus on culture and stability while employees upskill and adopt an owner's mindset.

Learn how to achieve alignment here .

British Recruiters Warn of Tough Hiring Market

Prerna Bedi reports that British recruiters face challenging conditions due to high interest rates, inflation and elections in the UK and France. Robert Walters Management de Transition , PageGroup and Hays see drops in net fees and expect slow improvements by 2025.

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Four-Day Week Gains Momentum with New Pilot

Mahalia M. reports that campaigners for the four-day workweek are launching a second pilot this autumn, including various flexible working arrangements.

Joe Ryle , director of the 4 Day Week campaign, stated, "A four-day week with no loss of pay can be a win-win for workers and employers."

Claire Campbell FCIPD , CEO of Timewise , added, "We hope to see a range of employers gain the benefits of improved employee wellbeing and retention."

Read more about the new trial here .

ERF Warns Rising Labour Costs Threaten Ireland’s Competitiveness

The Employment & Recruitment Federation (ERF) has raised alarms about rising labor costs in Ireland, driven by government initiatives. ERF President Siobhan M Kinsella MBA warns, "Current government policies are making small enterprises uncompetitive, risking local jobs and economic success."

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Virtual Properties Realty Reaches 5,000 Agent Milestone

Virtual Properties Realty (VPR) has reached 5,000 agents and posted record sales, despite a declining U.S. home sales market. Since merging with United Real Estate in 2020, the brokerage has seen a 35% growth rate and now stands as the largest in Georgia.

"For more than 20 years, we built a great company and team, and since our merger with United Real Estate in 2020, we have really taken off," said Steve Wagner , co-founder and CEO of United | VPR.

Dan Duffy , CEO of United Real Estate Group, added, "We put much effort, due diligence and safeguards in advance of each merger so our partners can maintain exceptional performance without disruption."

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