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How happy are you at work? These questions will give you the answer
about 3 years ago by ManpowerDo you have job satisfaction in your current role? In this post, we’re asking questions that offer a great starting point in understanding how happy you are at work right now. Your responses might reveal that a complete career change is right for you, or that you’re ready to take a smaller step, like moving to a different role internally or finding a similar job at another...
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The Most Essential Soft Skills for Companies in 2021
about 3 years ago by ManpowerGroupPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, new roles that complement automation and new kinds of work saw an increase in demand for soft skills. Over the past year, that acceleration has only magnified the need for businesses to hire for, train and cultivate the right kind of skills among their workforces. New ManpowerGroup research as revealed that a K-shaped, two-speed recovery ...
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Top five skills every social care worker needs
about 3 years ago by Brook StreetWorking in social care can be demanding and requires a multitude of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every care worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases not just through your assumptio...
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10 Ways Employers Can Progress Gender Parity in the New Reality
about 3 years ago by ManpowerGroupThe impact of the pandemic on women is an issue for everyone in the economy, as under‑representing women in the workforce deprives businesses of much-needed skills, leadership and resources. Today, it’s crucial for employers to support the women in their workforces with greater focus on changing prevailing gender dynamics in the workplace. Here are 10 action steps that can...
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Four Ways to Build a Data-Driven Team in 2021
about 3 years ago by ManpowerGroupIn our new COVID-19 reality, the world is experiencing a level of rapid change like never before seen. One thing that has become clear is that the organisations most likely to not only survive the crisis but thrive are those digital-minded companies that poses the ability to quickly assess and make insightful workforce decisions. However, 72% of global organisations hav...
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Budget 2021 – What You Should Know
about 3 years ago by ManpowerGroupLast week’s Budget focused on protecting the economy today and kickstarting the UK’s recovery in the short term, while outlining changes to the Conservative approach to tax in future in order to balance the books after the highest borrowing rates ever seen outside wartime. This was a Budget positioned in advance around not taxing individuals and about supporting jobs ac...
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What Women Want (at Work) and the She-Cession
about 3 years ago by ManpowerGroupBehind every setback, an opportunity can be found. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a chain reaction of setbacks for women around the world, it’s also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about gender inequality in the labour market. New global research from ManpowerGroup sheds light on this, outlining how women’s career trajectories have been disproport...
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How to prove your value at work without burning out
about 3 years ago by ManpowerAfter the challenges of 2020, many people have felt the need to prove their value at work and assure their employer of why they’re an essential part of the team. Whether you’re a long-standing employee or brand new to a role, we’re sharing helpful methods for demonstrating your value at work, along with tips to prevent yourself from overdoing it and burning out in the proc...