NSAR’s Post

UK rail is still a male dominated industry – 84% of the workforce are men (NSAR 2023). The percentage of women in rail is up five percentage points (from 11% in 2016 to 16% in 2024) which is a promising trend, but many benefits of a diverse industry are still left on the table. Digging a layer deeper into the data, we find that there are huge demographic differences between role types. Women make up over 40% of business management roles, while accounting for just over 5% of Civils & Structures, or Electrification & Plant positions (NSAR 2023). At the same time, UK rail continues to face protracted skills shortages, all while losing talented staff to other sectors every single day. We believe that drawing new skills from other sectors – from construction to military, commercial and more – is key to driving vitality in our workforce. This diversity isn’t just good for equal opportunity among individuals, but will drive productivity and resilience across the board. Adaptation and flexibility is needed in order to draw from fresh, quality resource pools – much of which are comprised of skilled female workers. WCL is dedicated to tackling the major issues facing UK and global rail, and we recognise the link between talent acquisition/retention and the success of critical national infrastructure. 👉 Are we missing out on talent due to rigid, outdated recruitment criteria? 👉 How can growing organisations build their understanding of parallel industries and the transferable skills they offer rail? 👉 How can we further develop recruitment strategies to draw from a wider pool and bring fresh blood into the rail sector? 👉 Are there further opportunities for job shares, part-time working, and hybrid working to help rail remain attractive against competing industries? 👉 Are potential leaders in rail being lost during recruitment processes which need reform? These are the questions WCL is working hard on during this critical period of transition for the rail industry. What do you think about increasing gender diversity in the UK rail workforce? #rail #UKrail #diversity #recruitment #infrastructure (image credit NSAR, 2024)

Not too many surprises from the Labour budget announcement today but one thing I'm sure we can all get behind is 50% increase in air passenger duty for those travelling on private jets ✈ 📈 We're in a market where being the real "go-to" recruitment partner in your specialism is going to be essential to achieving targets 🧐 With changes like these, staying adaptable and well-informed isn’t just valuable—it’s crucial. The job market is evolving, and businesses are becoming more selective about the partners they trust to connect them with top talent. 🎯 Now’s the time to sharpen your niche expertise, align with your industries, and become that indispensable recruitment partner. 💼 #LabourBudget #Recruitment #NicheExpertise #TalentPartner #JobMarketInsights"

White Paper: Attracting Non-Traditional Workers Into the TSMO Workforce. During the 2nd TSMO Workforce Summit, there was interest in exploring how to tap into non-traditional workers to broaden the pool of potential employees. • Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gjxAA8TA

An unprecidented year is zooming to a close. Is your business where it needs to be when attracting QUALIFIED workers to your business? Are YOU where you need to be to start 2025 in the right spot financially? The Randstad Salary Guide is a great tool to help get your business alligned with the market to remain competitive. https://lnkd.in/gUjrBrhu #Randstad

The public transport sector is the cornerstone of urban mobility, connecting people to each other and to opportunities, while promoting environmental sustainability and supporting economic growth. As a major employer, it also has the potential to make decent work a core pillar of decarbonisation. However, the growing challenge of a global workforce shortage threatens the future of reliable and efficient public transport systems. To address these challenges, the International Association of Public Transport UITP, in collaboration with the International Transport Workers Federation, has launched the Global Employment Data for Public Transport project, a global survey which aims to gather vital data on employment trends across the sector. https://lnkd.in/ezrikrxe

I have some good news to share! I am honoured to be a featured speaker at the upcoming @World Employment Confederation WEConversations webinar event coming up on 10 October at 2 pm CEST. I will be speaking on a panel that will discuss what the global economy and labour markets will look like moving into 2025. Many of our remarks will draw on our own personal experiences alongside priorities identified in the WEC Q3 2024 Labour Market Strategic Insights report published earlier this week. WEC findings show that the global labour market is facing several challenges, with agency work activity remaining strained due to negative turnover growth in many countries, despite some stabilisation in hours worked. Job vacancy rates and labour shortages are easing, although in some sectors they are still strong. The discussion will be moderated by Shazia Ejaz, Director of Campaigns & Research, Recruitment & Employment Confederation. Check out the full invite here: https://lnkd.in/dPMfpMCa Don't miss out and secure your spot now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFut5WtU #GiGroupHolding #WEC #GlobalEconomy #LabourMarkets #2025Forecast

Canadian Employers in the Communication Services industry reported the strongest net employment outlook with +40%. Across key industries, employers revealed their hiring intentions for Q3, Transport, Logistics and Automotive (+34%), and Financials & Real Estate (+32%) leading the way. To see where your industry stacks up and more, download the latest ManpowerGroup #EmploymentOutlookSurvey here: https://buff.ly/3RlPZ0y

Our Senior VP Michael Stull reflects on the Kings Speech following on from our recent change in government. 🗯️ Manpower are a constant in our research to ensure that our market insights & data will support both our clients & consultants within their specialist markets. Most recently, our studies have identified that eight in ten UK employers still aren’t able to find workers with the skills they need. 📈 If you are one of these employers struggling to fill skill gaps in your business, or you are looking to futureproof your workforce with updated skills, then let’s arrange a good time to discuss how our specialist engineering and supply chain divisions, along with our UK wide branch network can support your needs. 👀 Contact details in comments🙌🏼 #manpowerengineering #Manpowersupplychain #futureskills

Cue the confetti! For a second year in a row, we've been named as Canada's Top 100 Employers - Small & Medium Employers. We’re honoured to be part of this elite group of companies that champion a people-first approach. Dive into how we made it happen here: https://lnkd.in/e5Eb8SHV #topSME #TopEmployers2024

Year after year Public Transport Operators are listed among the best employers in their cities. Help UITP understand how this is done by answering this questionnaire on employment in PT