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Despite Recession Concerns, the Majority of Tech Leaders Are Planning Their Recruitment Around Market Growth

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The research, which surveyed 500 technology leaders across the US and 200 across the UK, found that despite the chance of a recession, over 61% of leaders surveyed said they are still planning their recruitment drives around the market growth they are seeing.

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  • The research, which surveyed 500 technology leaders across the US and 200 across the UK, found that despite the chance of a recession, over 61% of leaders surveyed said they are still planning their recruitment drives around the market growth they are seeing.
  • Further, tech leaders reported that finding the right talent is still a bigger business challenge than recession fears.
  • The findings also show that more than a third (37%) of tech leaders rank flexibility in hiring models as a top priority.
  • It helps companies to surround themselves with the talent needed to scale in an increasingly competitive market.

Talent Works Releases New Research into Lack of Female Talent in the Technology Industry

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The research looked specifically at whether toxic technology culture is affecting the number of women who seek jobs in the tech industry, and whether sexism is actively detering women from the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The research looked specifically at whether toxic technology culture is affecting the number of women who seek jobs in the tech industry, and whether sexism is actively detering women from the industry.
  • Questions were also asked about the effectiveness of intervention in attracting women to technology work.
  • Its time to look beyond using gender-neutral language and really move the needle to recruit, support and nurture female tech talent.
  • Using a wealth of tech sector-specific expertise, insight and innovation, Talent Works offers a unique mix of employer branding, digital talent attraction and agile recruitment solutions.

Announcement for the 2nd China Shaoxing global high-level talents innovation competition of new industry platform with "Wanmu Qianyi"

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Relevant matters of the Competition are hereby announced as below:

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  • Relevant matters of the Competition are hereby announced as below:
    The 2nd China Shaoxing Global High-Level Talents Innovation Competition Of New Industry Platform With "Wanmu Qianyi" is open to high-level talents at home and abroad.
  • The participants are divided into two groups: Innovation Group and New Talent Group, and the competition is held with the "2+2" mode.
  • The Innovation Group focuses on integrated circuits and advanced polymer materials industries, while the New Talent Group focuses on biomedicine and high-end equipment manufacturing industries.
  • (V) The Organizing Committee reserves the opinion of further supplementing the competition rules and the right of final interpretation according to the progress of the competition.

TBWA Unveils Future of Creative Work Research at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity

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Monday, June 20, 2022

CANNES, France, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide has today released a global study on the Future of Creative Work, revealing how creative talent feels about the state of the workplace, and what companies can do to make it better for employees.

Key Points: 
  • "But for agencies and creative companies to be leading this progress, our work cultures need to evolve, quickly."
  • Our talent is asking us to respect their time and mental space, to provide financial stability, and to deliver a better daily experience of creative work."
  • To put this research into context, the study looked at relevant EdgesTBWA's term for a meaningful cultural shift.
  • Anyone interested in advancing the Future of Creative Work agenda can contribute comments and ideas directly in the report .

Talent Works: Hiring Taking Double or Triple the Time and Hampering Business Performance, Survey Reveals

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Delays to hiring are having a negative impact on business performance, according to 58% of HR managers.

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  • Delays to hiring are having a negative impact on business performance, according to 58% of HR managers.
  • Sixty per cent of HR leaders say its taking significantly longer to hire people compared to 2019.
  • The survey found that half of HR leaders say its taking double the time to hire talent as compared to 2019, and a further 21% say its taking triple the time.
  • In terms of 2022 priorities, Employer Branding was rated even higher than hiring at speed.

Talent Works: 77% of Women in Tech Have Experienced Toxic Work Cultures Within the Last Five Years

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The majority of women in technology have experienced toxic work environments, with 21% experiencing it frequently.

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  • The majority of women in technology have experienced toxic work environments, with 21% experiencing it frequently.
  • When asked what puts women in technology off taking a role, a toxic culture was the most common answer (35%).
  • Fixing the gender pay gap topped the list of what women feel is needed to feel supported in tech (63%), followed by promoting healthy work cultures (58%).
  • Jody Robie, SVP at Talent Works, commented: Supporting women in technology needs to be an ongoing and intentional effort.

FinancialForce Partners with Talent Works to Source Engineering Talent in EMEA and Enhance Employer Brand

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with EMEA headquarters in Harrogate, England, FinancialForce chose Talent Works to support its overseas hiring targets.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with EMEA headquarters in Harrogate, England, FinancialForce chose Talent Works to support its overseas hiring targets.
  • Support provided by Boston-based Talent Works SVP, Jody Robie, the Talent Works team has built a digital recruitment marketing campaign targeted specifically to Software Developer candidates that helps to differentiate FinancialForce by communicating innovation messages to technical applicants.
  • At FinancialForce we recognize the need to outsource our efforts to ensure we are able to reach the right talent.
  • The consultative approach of Talent Works has been invaluable, working with us to produce the best outcome for our team in the UK.

Talent Works Doubles US Team to Meet Surge in Demand for Roles

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Recruitment Processing Outsourcing Provider (RPO) Talent Works North America shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to grow its own team to service a long list of 2021 client wins.

Key Points: 
  • Recruitment Processing Outsourcing Provider (RPO) Talent Works North America shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to grow its own team to service a long list of 2021 client wins.
  • Boston-based Talent Works North America SVP and shareholder Jody Robie says her clients have seen a surge of demand for roles particularly across New England and the Midwest, covering a variety of sectors including Technology and professional services.
  • The company, with both UK-based and US headquarters, combines RPO, Recruitment Marketing and Digital Resourcing solutions.
  • Talent Works enables organizations to scale through powerful talent attraction solutions.

Talent Works and KCoe Isom Launch New Campaign to Meet Accelerated Growth Demands

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Talent Works is working with KCoe Isom hiring managers to meet the accelerated demand of roles to support tax and accounting requirements for every part of the agriculture industry.

Key Points: 
  • Talent Works is working with KCoe Isom hiring managers to meet the accelerated demand of roles to support tax and accounting requirements for every part of the agriculture industry.
  • Talent Works and KCoe Isom are building a flexible and resilient talent acquisition strategy designed to appeal to those wanting a better work-life balance while working for a top 100 leader in the space.
  • KCoe Isoms technology focus underpins its dedication to creating a culture that supports accelerated career growth, said Jody Robie, SVP Talent Works.
  • With competition for talent at an all-time high, were pleased that KCoe Isom has partnered with Talent Works as its RPO provider of choice.