Recruitment

The recruitment and people-based industries are responding in a myriad of innovative ways to the Covid-19 pandemic. One example can be found in Jessica Heagren who runs flexible working site That Works for Me. She started the hashtag #WeNeedPeople early on in the crisis to help match those who had lost work due to lockdown with live job opportunities. 

Almost half of HR professionals say improving employee engagement is the top strategic HR priority within their organisation today, according to a recent survey.

More than four fifths of employers believe that lack of relevant candidates is affecting their recruitment efforts, but nearly 90% still feel confident about hiring this year.