With many countries facing a second wave of COVID 19, taking a long term view on the outlook for work and employment is difficult. However, several months into this global crisis, crucial labour market trends are emerging, which will shape the future of talent acquisition.\n\u2028My guest this week is Neil Carberry, CEO of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation. The REC is doing a vast amount of work to understand the changes in the labour market and advise talent acquisition leaders and recruiting firms on the likely future. In our conversation, Neil shares some valuable perspectives on the challenges that lie ahead.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0The current state of global labour markets\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0Hiring hotspots where the jobs market is recovering\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0The long term impact of the pandemic on the shape of employment\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0Creating career pathways into in-demand jobs\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0The recruiting implications of a mixed model of remote working\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0The role of recruiters in rebuilding economies\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0How has the increase in tech adoption affected talent acquisition in the long term\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0Similarities and differences in global markets\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0\xa0What should talent acquisition be focusing on for the next six months\n\nSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts