New findings show that the strongest predictor of long-term retention is not salary or training budget alone, but the extent to which organisations...
While many organisations focus on pay, progression, or programme design as key retention levers, new data suggests that one of the most powerful...
New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that the number of Early Careers functions that reported substantial buy-in from Stakeholders for...
New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that 56% of Early Careers stakeholders now see ‘Embracing Change’ as the top human skill, up from...
New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that AI integration is bringing speed and scale to Early Careers processes, but not without...
Key trends to know for 2026: Discover exclusive data-driven insights in the areas of Early Careers AI implementation, retention, stakeholder...
As the economy tightens, organisations are facing growing pressure to deliver measurable ROI across all aspects of their talent strategies, and Early...
New research from ECO and The Smarty Train has identified a concerning trend: nearly one-third of Early Careers hires are leaving their organisations...
As organisations grapple with meeting their commitments to reduce bias in Early Careers recruitment, Labour's manifesto and US affirmative action...
Backed by never-before-released ECO data, the 2025 Early Careers Trends Report provides a forward-looking analysis of key trends and opportunities...