Issue 20 of the Hays Journal has launched, offering insight into topical issues and trends in the world of work. We explore topics that are relevant to professionals who are recruiting talent for their team or organisation, whatever their size or industry.
Some of the key topics in the latest issue of the Hays Journal include:
• Diversifying diversity: Many organisations have improved workforce diversity in recent years. But could understanding and embracing intersectionality improve the experience of all employees?
• Sustainability at the centre: As the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, how can businesses ensure that being greener moves back up the agenda?
• Injection of talent: Organisations in the Life Sciences sector have faced quickly evolving recruitment needs throughout the pandemic. How have different regions reacted?
• New beginnings: The Covid-era cohort of school and university leavers are facing unique career challenges. What role can employers play in helping them take the first steps of their journey?
How can organizations improve on intersectionality?
Many organisations have made good progress in improving the diversity of their workforce in recent years. But could understanding and embracing intersectionality help them improve the experience of all employees?
Diversity is not a linear issue. As companies seek to be representative of the communities they operate in and that make up their workforce, many still consider their diversity efforts in distinct, singular characteristics. For example, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. But the reality is that any number of these categories overlap and intersect.
Organisations in the Life Science sector have faced quickly evolving recruitment needs throught the pandemic. How can they ensure they stand out to candidates in this market?
UNSURPRISINGLY IN THE FACE of Covid-19, the talent needs of the life sciences sector have evolved rapidly since the pandemic began. While some roles in the sector have been highly sought after, others have remained flat or even seen demand fall. The need for rapid vaccine development saw a surge in demand in some areas, while clampdowns on non-essential services caused declines in others.
