More Promising Jobs Signs

The Recruitment and Employers Confederation (REC) JobsOutlook report for February suggested confidence is returning to employers and recruiters. A total of 94% of employers said they expect to maintain or increase their permanent workforces in the next year. They also reveal the kinds of things they will be looking for in recruits. Communication and interpersonal skills are top of the list.

Employers Aware Of AWD

The Report on Jobs survey for January produced by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG says that permanent placements have increased for the sixth consecutive month but not as strongly as last month. Temporary/contract placements also rose markedly. Demand for staff increased with vacancies up for the fourth consecutive month and at the strongest rate since July 2007.

Salaries are continuing to increase but at a slightly slower rate of growth in January. By historical standards the growth is still weak.

REC JobsOutlook says that 85% of businesses have now heard of Agency Workers Directive (AWD), 18 months ago less than 50%. Recruitment agencies must be able to meet the demands of their clients and be ready to answer any questions.