The recession is making life financially difficult for many companies, and it is understandable that they are having to be more stringent with their staffing budgets. According to the latest figures from the REC, there has been a trend emerging where employers are opting for shorter term staffing solutions until things become more stable in the economy. Whilst we understand this isn’t great news for the permanent job market, it’s great news for agency and temporary workers!
Businesses are all watching their spending and whilst many are keeping their staff but tightening the purse strings, sadly many businesses have had to let staff go. Things are moving in the job market, but figures for the employment of permanent staff were down on last month’s results. On the plus side though, the JobsOutlook survey showed that around 83% of employers were considering using temporary staff over the next year. Temporary employees are an ideal solution for businesses as they offer flexibility to the company and a shorter term financial commitment – which is validated by the fact that around 1.6 million temporary staff are employed in the UK at present.
At Headliners we understand the need for both temporary (interim) and permanent staff and offer a flexible range of recruitment solutions across interim and permanent assignments at director and manager level. Give us a call today to discuss your next temporary or interim (or permanent!) marketing vacancy – 01189 123 100 or 0207 100 5477.
Just as a side note, if you are considering employing temporary, agency, interim, contract or freelance staff, then be sure you understand the AWR (Agency Worker Regulations). This is a European Directive that comes into force on 1st October 2011 and will affect most businesses.
