Almost half (47%) are expecting to increase their staffing levels over the course of the coming year according to research from Encore Personnel.
The survey of 334 businesses also showed that also shows that 45% expect no increase and only 8% predict staff cuts.
The survey also shows that more than half (58%) of firms predict an increase in business levels,
The use of small companies in the existing manner is critical for small enterprise to continue working rather than be a burden on the state when they are between contracts.
Recruiters working in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas are invited to join Recruiter for a regional forum on 9 June.
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Engineering recruitment specialist Exxell has appointed two new members of staff at its central London and Woking branches.
Craig Perry takes on the role of rail consultant at Exxell’s Woking branch where he will help to expand the company’s rail division, while Mark Cheetham has been appointed as a trainee consultant.
Apex Health and Social Care has announced its expansion creating 62 new jobs in Preston since reopening last year.
UK firms are increasingly seeking senior level corporate social responsibility (CSR) experts, according to green recruiter Acre Resources.
Acre has seen nearly a 20% increase in the number of CR and Sustainability jobs compared to the first three months of 2010, while compared to the first six months of 2009, there has been a 10% increase in the number of CR jobs.
Damian Regan, senior sales manager at contractor management services provider Sterling Group, has passed away in his sleep from an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis.
International built environment recruitment specialist Prime People has seen group net fee income (NFI) surge, according to a trading update.
Ahead of its AGM to be held today, Prime People says group NFI for the three month period to 30 June is 47% ahead of the same period for the prior year.
Huntingdon-based recruiter HR GO Recruitment has moved to larger premises ahead of planned expansion.
The firm plans to diversify its services, building on its industrial division to complement its commercial division, which has been operating for more than 18 months.