Is a pay rise on it’s way?
declared not having received any pay rise.
OF TALENT
67
%
LAST 6 MONTHS...
OF TALENT
50
%
declared that their salary negotiating power is the same post-COVID.
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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSTRUCTION & OPERATIONS
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT
RISK & COMPLIANCE
PROJECT SERVICES & TRANSFORMATION
EXECUTIVE
What’s important to employees and what’s important to employers?
EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYERS
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
OF EMPLOYERS
54
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However, in the short-term, Hudson notices a strong client demand for permanent positions to secure talent in this ever-increasing candidate shortage market.
Despite market instability, demand for employment flexibility has risen to the highest level ever seen.
of surveyed talent have declared being open to a contracting job in the future.
3.8/5
COVID ACCELERATING NEW WAYS OF WORKING
Contracting employment arrangements are on the rise
of employers say flexible working arrangements help to attract or retain talent.
44.3%
Remote working options, paid parental leave and the option to buy annual leave are the most sought after flexible working arrangements.
of employees say flexible working arrangements are the number one driver of motivation to accept a new role.
54.4%
WORK-LIFE BALANCE OPTIMISATION
Flexibility is the most valuable employer selling proposition
After leadership development, onboarding, training and coaching programs are the next priorities (15.1% and 15% of respondents).
of organisations and HR departments are anticipating this demand, declaring that leadership development is the highest investment priority to improve their recruitment process and mobility in 2022.
35.1%
The number two driver of employee motivation to accept a new role are career advancement opportunities made available through training, coaching and mentoring.
PROVIDE A PATH TO ADVANCE
Leaders listen up! Attract talent with clear career progression
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HUDSON BOT CHAT
EMPLOYERS
HUDSON BOT CHAT
What’s important to employees and what’s important to employers?
JOB OPPORTUNITY CONFIDENCE
OF EMPLOYEES
HIRING CONFIDENCE
OF EMPLOYERS
JUNE
HIRING CONFIDENCE
OF EMPLOYERS
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declared that they are expecting a headcount increase in their team over the next 6 months.
Upskilling at scale
Becoming digital-ready
Finding candidates with the right technical skills for the role
Finding candidates with the right cultural fit for the team
Finding candidates with the relevant soft skills for the role
Finding candidates with the relevant skills for the role
Top
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3rd
Finding candidates with the right cultural fit for the team
Getting budget approval
HIRING CHALLENGE
Hiring confidence across ANZ is increasing
A boost in YOY employment and job opportunity confidence
It’s back to the future! The top hiring challenges in 2021 are the same as in 2019. Australia and New Zealand are now facing an unprecedented talent shortage accelerated by employment and business confidence, international border restrictions and an increase in market demand.
2021 hiring challenges are candidate-centric
HIRING CHALLENGE
HIRING CHALLENGE
EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYERS
HUDSON BOT CHAT
Strategies for keeping up with change
The pandemic accelerated market trends and digital transformation in most organisations. According to the IMF, most of the jobs lost since last year will not come back. The pandemic also creates an opportunity to rethink the skills that will drive sustained employment and growth for organisations and the economy.
As an example, the Victorian government is working with Hudson to select 5000 mid-career professionals to enrol them into a skill digital training program and have the potential to drive competitiveness, innovation and equity in the region.
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According to Coursera Global Skills Report 2021, Australia and New Zealand are competitive but have fallen behind when it comes to business agility, tech skills, and communications infrastructure.
Hudson has also transitioned over 100,000 retrenched employees across APAC into new careers through JobAccelerator – our career transition and coaching platform.
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3rd
HIRING CHALLENGE
HIRING CHALLENGE
HIRING CHALLENGE
declared that they are expecting a headcount increase in their team over the next 6 months.
declared that they are expecting a headcount increase in their team over the next 6 months.