The coronavirus pandemic has forced a digital revolution with thousands of working from home jobs generated during 2020 either as an adaptation of current jobs or whole new role entirely.
What this has highlighted is a clear divide akin to Darwinism, where those prepared have thrived, and those not have been seen to struggle. Demand for digital workers and skills involved have therefore increased, as hiring practices are made easier with geographical barriers reducing since 2020.
With a potentially larger talent pool now available, businesses have more potential for more efficient hiring practices, despite the need to adapt to online hiring methods.
Some of the fastest-growing jobs roles available include:
Software Developer +8.8%
Marketing Assistant +6.5%
HR Manager +4.5%
Loan Admin +4.9%
Sales Manager +5.5%
In comparison to the West Midlands, where technology-based jobs' salaries averaged a decline of 2.4%, the east sees average salaries increase by 8.8%. This is a similar story across the rest of the UK, where average increases are under 2%, still growth, but nothing compared.
Conversely to the trend for technologies in East Midlands, in Accountancy and Finance the West Midlands area sees highs of a 9.2% increase year on year for Accounts Payable Clerks, and an average of 7% across all these types of roles. The east, however, sees a peak of 7.3% increase in 2021 for Credit and Collection Managers but an average increase of only 0.7%.
Employers are recognising the value of including neurodiverse people in their workforce but might not have the right information or tools to support them at the interview stage resulting in missing out on their talent.
London has for many years been seen as an unwieldy behemoth of business and opportunities. With higher salaries coming hand in hand with higher living costs and rent, the capital city has long been a source of aspiration as well as frustration. But is this focus on London as the hub for work and growth a bubble that’s about to burst?
To be prepared for change, you need a diverse, flexible workforce. You need to give your employees the right tech support and skills development opportunities so they can help you adapt to the latest challenges and opportunities.
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Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is part of our DNA, where we value the diversity of thought, background, experiences and skills that our people bring to our workplace.
Human talent should be at the centre of your mission not just to survive, but to thrive in 2021. By teaming up with a dedicated, experienced HR partner, you can drive efficiency and get maximum value from your employees through effective workforce planning.
