Engagement strategies and inclusivity in the workforce can help improve confidence in the UK jobs market, according to ManpowerGroup UK.

These strategies can impact the entire recruitment process and may help encourage more people back into the workforce and help the economy, according to Petra Tagg, UK operations director, on-site solutions/strategic partnerships.

SIA interviewed Tagg on the latest UK ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey and on how skills-based hiring could be a key to alleviating talent shortages across the UK.

The interview is based on ManpowerGroup UK’s latest Employment Outlook Survey for Q1 2024.

The survey showed employer hiring intent across the UK for Q1 remains steady at +27%,

The interview is the second part of SIA’s interview with ManpowerGroup UK. The first part of the interview can be found here.

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