Talent Acquisition Newswatch - Issue 1.2

HS2 supports creation of 'green' apprenticeship ?| Early Careers | Apprenticeships to play a key role in green industry and supporting economic growth.

Digital transformation of construction industry moves apace? | Innovation | Accelerated digital transformation in the construction industry will yield better outcomes for companies and clients.?

One in seven UK workers set to job hop in the next six months, research shows ?| Recruiting & Retention | Cost of living pressures to trigger employee exodus among companies as employees look to safeguard their livelihoods.

"A Seat at the Table" Isn't the Solution for Gender Equity? | DEI | Lighthearted view on how to better empower women and girls to achieve great things.

Vodafone announces largest layoff round in company history, 11,000 jobs to be axed? | Telecommunications | Vodafone's UK, Germany and Italy HQ operations will be impacted as the the company implements a three-year cost saving program.

Age Diversity in the Workplace? | DEI | Don't overlook age when it to comes to your DEI efforts.

Digital workers want more say over hybrid work ?| Recruiting & Retention | Employers should seek employee input in order to prevent losing staff.

The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence? | AI | Employers need to weigh up the pros and cons when deciding to utilize generative AI at work.

Talent pros prioritize upskilling, pre-employment tests to fill tech jobs? | Recruiting & Retention | Pressure to retain top talent is intensifying in the tech space.

Murphy becomes first UK construction firm to join new autism charter? | DEI | J Murphy & Sons becomes first UK construction firm to join the Employ Autism programme.

How data is helping manufacturers streamline hiring? | Innovation | Data analytics have a key role to play in the hiring process.?

HS2 job cuts continue as another section delayed? | Construction | Workers in Midlands stood down as route rephased.

Skanska names new building services division MD? ?| Appointments | Dan Williams promoted to head up the Skanska’s UK building services unit.

How to Build Strong Leaders at Every Level | Leadership Development | Encouraging all employees to be leaders will lead to a collaborative culture.?

Consultancy contract awarded for Bahrain’s $10bn international airport ?| Aviation & Airports | New site to be built to the North of the current facility.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Maybe people shouldn’t be so worried about people leaving. If you become known as a company from which people go onto do other things, that in and of itself can be great for your culture.” - Mary Beth Wynn, Ex - Jellyvision, Senior VP People

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