Autumn Labor Market Trends: Inclusive Recruitment, Pay Progression, and More

Organizations across all industries and sizes depend on people professionals to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of work. As your trusted professional body, we’re here to provide you with the insights and guidance you need to create a great people experience that aligns with your organization’s goals and ensures that work benefits everyone. In case you missed it, here are some key resources we’ve recently published.

The world of work is always changing, with new technology, shifting employee expectations, and skills gaps creating ongoing challenges. People professionals play a crucial role in addressing these issues, ensuring that teams are prepared and engaged for the future.

This month, we have a special focus on workplace skills and productivity. Dive into our Chief Learning Officer’s thoughts on effective skills development strategies, listen to our podcast on upskilling your workforce, explore how HR management can be devolved to people managers, and learn about successfully hiring overseas workers.

Staying informed about employment law is crucial for maintaining a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace. That’s why we consistently update our knowledge hub to provide you with the latest information. Check out the proposed employment law changes under the new government, get insights on upcoming changes, and explore our resources on data protection, zero-hours contracts, and HR records retention.

Our Autumn 2024 Labour Market Outlook offers valuable predictions for the UK labor market based on a survey of over 2,000 employers. Discover the latest trends in recruitment, redundancy, and pay plans, along with our unique insights on key topics.

Ireland’s auto-enrolment retirement savings scheme is launching soon, and we recently hosted a webinar to help our members prepare. Learn about the differences between auto-enrolment and pension schemes, and get practical tips for employers to navigate this change successfully.

Are working mothers at a disadvantage when it comes to job quality? Find out from our experts who have analyzed a study on this topic. Explore the role of people professionals in promoting consistent job quality for all employees, regardless of parental status.

Drug and alcohol issues impact more people than we realize, yet many organizations lack clear guidelines on addressing these challenges. Check out our guides for managers and employees on managing drug and alcohol use in the workplace to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.