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Emerging and expanding trends in adult and children’s care services – and how to overcome them
15 days ago by Daniel StackThe demand for social care services is on the rise across the UK. This surge is placing an additional pressure on the adult care and children’s services sector which was already struggling with the high caseloads prior to the pandemic. Sweeping reforms, changing focus and the impacts of innovation are transforming the sector. Despite these challenges, there is opportunity fo...
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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - Q2 2024
about 1 month ago by Daniel StackUK Employment Outlook for Q2 2024 (April – June) is +23%, indicating cautious optimismBoth defensive and offensive hiring strategies are evident as managers adopt chess-like workforce planning tactics by backfilling roles due to employee departures (39%) versus actively creating new positions (36%) going into the next quarterSmall organisations demonstrate greatest appetite ...
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World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024
about 2 months ago by Daniel StackAlthough women are increasing their global economic power and entering the workforce in greater numbers, true gender parity is still far from a reality. In 2023,for every 100 men promoted from entry level to manager, just 87 women were promoted. Coupled with the fact that they often desire more flexibility than leaders are willing to give, 60% of women are considering leavi...
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Retaining excellence: Proactive tips for staff retention in the care sector
3 months ago by Daniel StackThe high staff turnover in our industry is a major challenge for organisations. Candidates are curious about the benefits, opportunities, career advancement, treatment of staff, company values, and moral and ethical values associated with the role. Pay rates have become an even more pressing issue due to the rising cost of living. However, we understand that salary is n...
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Addressing the workforce crisis in social care: Why we need evidence-based solutions
4 months ago by Daniel StackAs you scan the news headlines, the staffing crisis in social care is hard to miss. The sector has faced long-standing recruitment and retention challenges that threaten its ability to properly support vulnerable populations. The ageing population and increased demand for services have exacerbated the problem. However, evidence-based solutions could help address this crisis...
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Filling the gap: Addressing the shortage of children’s support workers
5 months ago by Daniel StackChildren’s services need support workers. The demand for qualified individuals in this field is rising dramatically due to an increase in complex family situations and diagnoses like autism or ADHD that require extra support. However, the number of available properly trained workers is not keeping up. This gap means children may face long wait times to receive essential serv...
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Unlock your potential: How social care can be a rewarding career
6 months ago by Daniel StackIn our society, the need for social care professionals has never been more evident. The tireless efforts and dedication of these individuals go beyond the realm of mere employment. Social care is more than just a job; it is a fulfilling and meaningful career that has the power to transform lives. In this blog post, we will explore why social care is not merely a job but a ca...
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The Human Age Edition 14: The Future Forces of Work
7 months ago by Daniel StackOver the past year, we’ve witnessed a dynamic shift in the economic landscape, from a post-pandemic boom, to talks of a recession, to a gradual reduction in demand. However, amidst these fluctuations, one constant remains: strong hiring intentions.Yet, a stark disparity persists between workers’ desires and employers’ offerings, coupled with ongoing talent shortages at a nea...
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Podcast: Navigating the challenges of children’s services recruitment in the UK
7 months ago by Daniel StackThis episode is specifically centred around the Children’s Services Omnibus Wave 6 Research Report, which was released by the Education Department in December 2022. This report discusses key issues pertinent to children's social care, early years and childcare provision, and services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The C...
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Podcast: Mental health matters - Understanding and supporting those in need
11 months ago by Daniel StackGlobally, there is an estimated 450 million people suffering from mental health disorders. According to Mental Health Foundation UK, approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. This means that an estimated 16.5 million people in the UK suffer from mental health disorders in any given year.Here in the UK, addressing this issu...
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What Women Want (At Work) - From Shecession to Shesurgence
about 2 years ago by Daniel StackTo #BreakTheBias ManpowerGroup is calling for more companies to respond to What Women Want at Work. With women leaving the workforce at alarming rates, there’s an urgent need for employers to better understand what women want at work to thrive. To find out, we asked 5,000 workers across five countries. Their answers show that autonomy, career progression and feeling motiv...
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Social care in a time of change
over 3 years ago byDuring the second quarter of 2020 the critical role the care sector plays in the wider health and social care landscape has become apparent to all. Today it sits – quite rightly – alongside the health sector as an integral part in society. Yet the sector faces significant pressures: vacancies are running at 8% (or around 122,000) a year; one in four care workers may be lo...
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Immigration and social care
almost 4 years ago byThe shortage of workers in the care sector are well-documented with a vacancy rate of over eight percent or over 120,000 positions at any one time. We also know that many roles are filled by non-UK nationals – around eight percent are EU nationals and a further nine percent are non-British. In normal times the sector has just about coped – but in this COVID-19 period where t...
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The Importance of Social Care during the COVID-19 Crisis
almost 4 years ago byComment by Sarah Munday, operations director, Brook Street: There is much focus on the social care sector and its vital role in delivering support during the COVID-19 crisis. Carers on the frontline see its importance first-hand. It is positive that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has commended care workers across the country for the crucial service t...
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How Leaders Can Foster Innovation in Times of Crisis
almost 4 years ago byIn times of uncertainty, the importance of strong leadership increases. Team leaders set the tone for how an organisation responds to change, as well as keeping the team morale up. Businesses need to be guided with a steady and reassuring hand, and at the same time be able to pivot and respond with agility when the situation demands it. Grit, persistence and collectiveness...
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Are You Prepared for Cybersecurity Threats to Your Remote Workforce?
almost 4 years ago byThe massive shift to work-from-home models over the past weeks has made people and businesses especially vulnerable to cyber threats. The total number of areas that present risk for an organisation (also known as its attack surface) just expanded by an unprecedented scale. Devices, networks, passwords and data – they’re more exposed now than ever before. It’s easy enough ...
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Adaptable workforce continuity strategies for uncertain times
about 4 years ago byThis month many companies find themselves in a previously unimaginable situation. Between new remote working protocols, updated onboarding procedures and increasing HR requirements, workforce demands are changing at a rapid pace.As we work together to navigate the many challenges that COVID-19 creates, ManpowerGroup is committed to providing our clients with evolving Workfor...
