The Pipeline - Trends, Talent, and Technology.

In this episode, we break down theWillo State of Hiring 2025 report, which analyzes key hiring trends from 2024 and forecasts the landscape for 2025. Based on insights from 106 talent professionals, the report highlights the rise of AI-resistant assessments, increased application volumes with declining candidate quality, and a growing focus on upskilling. Despite reduced hiring plans for many comp...

In this episode, we dive into the December 2024 update from the Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes (SWAA), which has tracked U.S. work-from-home (WFH) trends since 2020. The latest data shows that WFH remains strong, with 28% of paid workdays still remote as of September 2024. However, employer plans for WFH—averaging 2.3 days per week—fall short of employee preferences. We explore secto...

In this episode, we explore the World Economic Forum's January 2025 Chief Economists Outlook report, highlighting key predictions for the global economy. Leading economists anticipate slowing global growth, with stark regional differences: optimism for the US and India contrasts with a bleak outlook for Europe and China. Inflation is easing but remains a concern in services, while economic fragmen...

In this episode, we explore a forward-looking report from Recruiter.com and Findem on the future of talent acquisition through 2025. Based on insights from 930 HR and recruiting professionals, the discussion highlights optimism about job growth alongside concerns about the effectiveness of current recruiting practices. Learn about the challenges of outdated legacy systems, the high cost of tools l...

In this episode, we unpack the World Economic Forum's 2025 Future of Jobs Report, which examines how macro trends and technological advancements will shape global labour markets through 2030. Explore the five key trends—technological change, the green transition, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and demographic shifts—and their impact on job creation and displacement. We discuss th...

In this episode, we dive into TalentUp.io's 2024 report benchmarking IT salaries across European cities. Discover real-time insights into wage trends, the impact of inflation, and the disparities between high- and low-demand industries. We’ll explore regional differences in salary growth, detailed city overviews with demographic and economic data, and what these trends mean for IT professionals an...

In this episode, we explore the future of pre-employment screening in 2025, where AI-driven tools and personalized assessments are reshaping the hiring process. Learn how the shift from degrees and resumes to skills-based hiring and predictive analytics is enhancing efficiency and fairness in candidate selection. We’ll discuss key metrics like time-to-hire and quality of hire, the growing importan...

In this episode, we delve into a policy brief exploring the link between Europe’s technological lag and its stringent employment protection laws (EPLs). Discover how high EPL costs impact the profitability of high-risk tech ventures, discouraging investment in disruptive innovation and affecting global competitiveness. We’ll examine empirical evidence, explore the key factors at play, and discuss...

In this episode, we explore Randstad's latest report on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and global talent scarcity. The report uncovers striking equity gaps across gender, generations, and disability, emphasizing how disparities in AI access and skills training exacerbate talent shortages. Backed by insights from a survey of 12,000 individuals and an analysis of three million job...

In this episode, we explore the findings of an IMF Gender Note on the economic impacts of contrasting global demographic trends. Ageing populations in advanced economies face shrinking workforces, while rapidly growing populations in low-income countries contend with education and health disparities. The discussion highlights how advancing gender equality can address these challenges. Discover how...

In this episode, we delve into the transformative economic impacts of the pandemic-driven rise in working from home (WFH). Discover how WFH has boosted productivity by increasing labour supply through reduced commuting time and enhanced flexibility—benefiting diverse groups such as women and individuals with disabilities. Learn about the positive ripple effects on capital, including the repurposin...

2025 HR trends are the focus of this episode, highlighting the evolving landscape of human resource management. Key shifts include the rise of remote work and geographically dispersed talent, the increasing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on hiring and employee experience, and the need for greater pay equity and transparency. Skills-based hiring is gaining traction as a more effective predi...