London’s tech market shows green shoots of recovery
Tech job vacancies increase by 26% London’s bruised technology sector is slowly bouncing back – in June new tech job roles within tech firms increased by +10.3% on the previous month, and by +25.7% in May. When looking at technology roles based in non-tech companies, London job volume was only marginally down in the past
IT reported as the ‘most productive’ UK industry
UK on track to becoming a tech superpower New data reveals the IT and information services industry has seen the biggest improvement in productivity – growing by 13.71% year-on-year (YOY) since Q4 2022. The Business Productivity Index, by ECI Software Solutions, reveals the 20 industries have seen the biggest leap in productivity and the least.
HR’s lack of understanding of generative AI slows down implementation
AI has “considerable scope in unlocking talent intelligence” A new white paper suggests that HR leaders’ lack of understanding about generative AI may be the primary reason for its limited adoption within HR departments. The research conducted by The Josh Bersin Company reveals that although HR leaders recognise the value of this technology, they admit
Economic inactivity has decreased according to ONS
Estimated number of vacancies declined The UK employment rate saw an increase in the March to May 2023 period, reaching an estimated 76.0%, up by 0.2 percentage points from the December 2022 to February 2023 period. The rise in employment was primarily driven by part-time employees, according to recent data. However, the estimate of payrolled
UK employees could claw back 390 working hours using AI
With data revealing employers are failing to use AI to its full potential Employers are not fully embracing Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) potential to support productivity – with 56% saying their employers are not encouraging AI at work. Data commissioned by analytics company Visier, has revealed that despite having access to AI, UK employees could save
A mere 5% of L&D professionals innovate with the use of AI
Adaptable mindset is crucial, according to CIPD Head of Learning According to the 2023 Learning at Work survey conducted by the CIPD, only 5% of learning and development (L&D) professionals currently utilise AI tools like ChatGPT to facilitate learning. However, over half (55%) of L&D leaders claim to be pioneering new advancements in technology. The
Is the UK on the brink of becoming a tech superpower?
Tech firm reveals the top ways to reach out to entry-level talent With the Chancellor’s recent pledge of £3.5 billion to support tech – there’s never been a more exciting time to enter a career in technology. By investing in attracting and nurturing new talent, tech companies can secure their position as industry leaders and
TALiNT Partners launches 2023 TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards US
The TIARAs recognize and celebrate the best HR and Recruitment technology solutions! The prestigious TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards are set to illuminate the outstanding HR and Recruitment technology solutions available to employers, recruiters, candidates, and contractors. This highly anticipated campaign seeks to honour excellence in various categories, including innovation, impact, growth, purpose, and ambition,
Free AI interview coach is launched
Cutting-edge tool gives candidates a competitive edge Created by Adzuna, the smarter free AI tool, Prepper, allows job seekers to prepare for job interviews by generating questions and coaching them on how best to respond – offering new hope to nervous candidates. Recent advances in large language models (LLMs), alongside Adzuna’s proprietary data and expertise,
AI regulations HR teams should be aware of
HR teams should anticipate new roles created by AI In recent years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly generative AI, has gained significant attention. With its ability to generate human-like text and content by analysing vast amounts of data, generative AI has become a topic of concern for regulators worldwide. As the use
