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What employers are looking for

Explore the four key trends that employers need to be aware of to succeed in today’s dynamic market

What employers are looking for  

Business trends don’t happen in isolation. They are shaped by market dynamics, economic shifts, and changing workforce needs. For employers, staying ahead means focusing on the right skills, optimising processes, and aligning talent strategies with new conditions.  
 
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TREND #1: Remote and hybrid work is influencing the top skills in demand 
 
Apart from technical abilities, employers prioritise communication, collaboration, and teamwork (48 per cent) in new hires. 
 
Reasoning and problem-solving, and accountability and reliability come next, and there is a large emphasis on employees being multi-skilled and multi-taskers.
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TREND #2: Employers are looking for different skills from different generations
 
 When breaking down the importance of technical skills by age groups, it’s clear that different generations prioritise different abilities.
 
Teaching others, knowledge transfer, and mentoring skills are most important.
 
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TREND #3: Employers agree that upskilling/ reskilling is the number one workforce need 
 
When it comes to addressing workforce needs, the primary focus for employers, regardless of employee age, is upskilling and reskilling.
 
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TREND #4: Culture and work-life balance still drive productivity,  despite fundamental workforce changes
 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs) have reached mainstream adoption in most workplaces. 

How ManpowerGroup can help

ManpowerGroup’s team of workplace experts and specialist recruiters have extensive experience working with business leaders and talent managers within the Australian market to build, retain, and develop the workforce they need.

Whatever workforce challenges you are facing, the ManpowerGroup, through our network of brands, Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions, can support your unique situation.

From short-term consulting engagements to address specific needs, to longer-term strategic partnerships, the breadth of our resources and capabilities enables us to develop a solution to meet your talent needs. Data included in this report was part of the Q2 2024 MEOS Report, for more information visit manpowergroup.com.au/meos.

How ManpowerGroup can help

✉️ Connect with our team to chart your path to success: https://www.manpowergroup.com.au/contact

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