European employers optimistic but finding talent remains a drag on growth
23 April 2014
Three quarters of European businesses plan to increase their full-time employee headcount in 2014, according to a survey conducted on behalf of independent audit, tax and advisory firm RSM International.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014Three quarters of European businesses plan to increase their full-time employee headcount in 2014, according to a survey conducted on behalf of independent audit, tax and advisory firm RSM International.
More than half (55%) of European businesses said that accessing the right talent is the biggest challenge to their domestic growth. And when considering overseas expansion, two-thirds of respondents felt that hiring the right local people was the greatest obstacle, alongside understanding country-specific regulations.
Jean Stephens, chief executive officer of RSM, says: “The intention to increase full-time headcount is a very encouraging sign; it is evidence of a more sustained confidence in the general economic outlook. The war for talent is back, which means that companies need to be more creative about making themselves attractive to employees, and should have a more open approach to flexible working patterns.”
More than half (55%) of European businesses said that accessing the right talent is the biggest challenge to their domestic growth. And when considering overseas expansion, two-thirds of respondents felt that hiring the right local people was the greatest obstacle, alongside understanding country-specific regulations.
Jean Stephens, chief executive officer of RSM, says: “The intention to increase full-time headcount is a very encouraging sign; it is evidence of a more sustained confidence in the general economic outlook. The war for talent is back, which means that companies need to be more creative about making themselves attractive to employees, and should have a more open approach to flexible working patterns.”
