January sees a sharp increase in job seeker activity, often driven by New Year’s resolutions. According to Glassdoor findings there are 17% more job applications started in January in the UK than in the average month. This means HR teams need to scale their initial screening processes.
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Huge amounts were invested, state-of-the-art software was deployed, and the team celebrated the ‘go-live.’ Yet, six months on, users are frustrated, productivity has not improved, and shadow IT is thriving. The immediate reaction is often to blame the technology itself: the software was not capable, or the implementation partner failed.
Finding the right talent in today’s fast-moving market is a major challenge for many businesses. When you are running crucial digital transformation programmes or scaling up technology teams, delays due to talent shortages can be costly.
Almost three million people have signed a petition against the UK’s digital ID scheme. Many argue it still wouldn’t stop illegal working. If such a scheme does come into play, a full rollout of digital ID may be some way off. Careful workforce planning, updated policies, and clear internal guidance have never been so important.
Tech and digital transformation are evolving at a breakneck pace. Specialised skills are not always available within tech departments.
August is for out-of-office replies and enjoying the sun, but it’s also your secret weapon.