Totaljobs as he dissects the findings from the largest ever study into workforce mobility, with insight from nearly 400,000 participants worldwide.
The 2018 Global Talent Survey, conducted by totaljobs, The Network and Boston Consulting Group uncovers recruitment trends, candidate motivations and the mobility preferences of a global workforce.
Find out how the UK competes on a global stage, and what we can do to attract, engage and retain the best talent.
3. Harnessing tech to
hire relevant candidates
Hiring for cultural fit:Employer branding:
International mobility
4. Some background…
The UK economy
▪ UK employment is at a record high
▪ UK productivity has stagnated
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UK productivity UK forecasted productivity
5. Brexit widens
the skills gap 2 in 3 UK employers are experiencing a skills shortage
66%
20%
1 in 5 believe it will get worse as the year goes on
50%
Half believe Brexit will worsen the skills shortage
6. At what level is
the shortage felt?
Senior / Director
11% 52% 37%
Mid Management Junior / Executive
7. 1972 3.7 Bn 2018 7.6 Bn 2030 8.6 Bn
World population
8. Most populous World’s third Japanese
country largest country demographics
Changing world population
12. UK’s attractiveness
to global workforce
has dropped
UK drops from 2nd most
attractive country for work to 5th
Global Talent Survey
Most attractive countries for work in 2018
1. USA
2. Germany
3. Canada
4. Australia
5. United Kingdom
13. The UK remains an
attractive destination
for professionals
Global Talent Survey
Law
2nd
Media
3rd
Marketing
3rd
Tech
4th
Science
4th
Consulting
4th
14. UK workers are more
willing to work abroad
Global Talent Survey
62%
of Brits are willing to
move abroad for work
15. Where UK residents
would like to work
Global Talent Survey
1. Australia
2. USA
3. Canada
4. Germany
5. France
6. Spain
7. New Zealand
8. UAE
9. Ireland
10. Netherlands
16. Top 10 reasons to
move abroad for work
Global Talent Survey
6. Improved salary prospects
7. Meet new people/build a new network
8. A specific attractive job offer
9. Learn a new language
10. For family reasons
1. Broaden personal experience
2. Better career opportunities
3. Experience another culture
4. Gain work experience
5. Better standard of living
17. Top 10 reasons to
move abroad for work
Global Talent Survey
6. Improved salary prospects
7. Meet new people/build a new network
8. A specific attractive job offer
9. Learn a new language
10. For family reasons
1. Broaden personal experience
2. Better career opportunities
3. Experience another culture
4. Gain work experience
5. Better standard of living
18. Top 10 reasons to
move abroad for work
Global Talent Survey
6. Improved salary prospects
7. Meet new people/build a new network
8. A specific attractive job offer
9. Learn a new language
10. For family reasons
1. Broaden personal experience
2. Better career opportunities
3. Experience another culture
4. Gain work experience
5. Better standard of living
19. Top 10 reasons to
move abroad for work
Global Talent Survey
6. Improved salary prospects
7. Meet new people/build a new network
8. A specific attractive job offer
9. Learn a new language
10. For family reasons
1. Broaden personal experience
2. Better career opportunities
3. Experience another culture
4. Gain work experience
5. Better standard of living
20. 1. Work-life balance
2. Relationship with colleagues
3. Relationship with superior
4. Work being appreciated
5. Financial stability of employer
Global Talent Survey
What UK workers want
6. Job security
7. Interesting work
8. Learning & Development
9. Values of employer
10. Career development
21. Can the UK compete
on the global stage?
▪ Largest recorded drop in net migration
▪ Over 75% of the fall is due to EU citizens leaving UK
▪ 1 in 4 employers believe UK is not prepared to compete globally
Global Talent Survey
24. The silver lining…
London remains the
most popular city worldwide
1. London
2. New York
3. Berlin
4. Barcelona
5. Amsterdam
6. Dubai
7. Los Angeles
8. Paris
9. Sydney
10.Tokyo
25. Our findings
▪ First wave - Q2 2018
▪ Mobility and preferences report
▪ Country specific reports – blog.totaljobs.com
▪ Second wave - Q4 2018
▪ Digital talent report
▪ Launch of data tool
▪ Third wave – Q1 2019
▪ Skills of the future report
Global Talent Survey
26. 2 in 3 employers are experiencing a skills shortage,
and half believe Brexit is set to make it worse
The UK is the 5th most attractive country in the
world for workers
62% of Brits are willing to move abroad for work
London remains the #1 city globally
Key takeaways
27. Can the UK compete on the global stage?
Global Talent Survey