“How to attract and support future talent” on-demand webinar and slides
Watch our early careers webinar from November 2022 to unpack new research into the challenges young people face trying to kickstart their careers. Plus, hear expert tips on how to develop your early talent pipeline and help the next generation of workers unlock their potential.
Over half of employers (54%) report that it’s become more difficult to hire entry level talent over the past two years.
And they’re not the only ones finding it tough in the current job market; 50% of young people feel their career prospects have been dashed by Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis too.
That’s why on Thursday 24th November we hosted a webinar with early career experts to tackle these two challenges head on, exploring our research into the barriers young people face trying to kickstart their careers, and sharing practical tips for employers looking to overcome these hurdles and develop their early talent pipeline.
Watch the webinar recording below to hear some brilliant conversations around:
- How young people feel about the future of work and the career paths available to them
- Best practices for connecting with young talent from diverse backgrounds
- Ways to bust early career biases and develop your inclusive hiring criteria
- How to retain young talent once through the door of your business
Plus, get practical insights and recommendations from our expert panel:
- Katy Broadbent, Early Careers Product Specialist at Totaljobs
- Marcell Edwards, Global Talent Acquisition at Adidas
- Eilish Peters, Policy and Youth Voice Coordinator at Youth Employment UK
- Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa, CEO at Career Ready
Don’t miss out on this timely session designed to help you reach – and unlocking the potential – of young talent across the UK.
Watch the coffee briefing recording
Download the slides
Learn more about our early careers research
The cost of living is hampering young people’s career prospects and looks set to deepen long-standing challenges employers have in reaching and attracting entry level talent.
The latest report from Totaljobs, in partnership with Career Ready, shows that due to the rising cost of living, school leavers are confronted with growing concerns around money which threatens their career aspirations. This is having a negative impact on social mobility, with financial factors disproportionately affecting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The report offers insight into young people’s limitations and employers’ expectations.
Explore additional insights and resources
- Hiring Trends Index: Get a snapshot of the quarterly trends shaping recruitment
- The ‘salary squeeze’ report: Learn how to navigate the rising cost of living and support staff feeling the ‘squeeze’ on finances.
- An employers guide to social mobility: Boost opportunity across your business and unlock the potential of people from all backgrounds.
- Milkround: Reach the young talent you need with one practical solution.
- Career Ready: Learn more about this brilliant UK-wide social mobility charity, and how you can get involved.