Employers are increasingly turning to temporary recruitment to bring in talent quickly, while caution reigns about making the right hire, according to the latest Badenoch & Clark Talent Spotlight.

Neil Wilson, managing director at Badenoch & Clark, says: “As employers begin the process of recruiting again after a period of recruitment freezes, many are finding temp-to-perm arrangements a convenient way of bringing in resource quickly while also taking a long-term view.

“We continue to see elongated interview processes as employers remain cautious about making the right hiring choice. While this was an understandable approach in the downturn, some employers will find themselves at a disadvantage as more nimble competitors snap up immediately available talent.”

But legal and banking recruitment departments are hiring again, says Wilson: “Demand for professional staff in banking and financial services continues to grow as the sector races ahead to resource up.

 “The pick up in banking and financial services recruitment is being reflected in the legal profession as more and more law firms are defrosting recruitment budgets and reviewing pay structures. Equally, we’re seeing an increase in the number of lawyers considering a move.”