In a strange reversal of fortune some of the worst affected recruiters in flood-hit areas have made gains by sourcing the additional staff needed for the clean-up operation.The rise in online job opportunities has increased the confidence in staffing firms within the sector, despite clients tightening their budgets
Recruiters in the sector are seeing a steady take-up in business, despite recent data, and hope the pattern continues for the foreseeable future
Christmas trading will be crucial for the sector to get an idea of whether the recovery is transient or the start of an upward trend
Although the upturn has yet to happen, there are signs in some specialist areas that demand is on the up for well-qualified and experienced candidates
Candidates with digital skills are being sought after as financial pressure on clients increases. There is also a greater shift towards temporary and contract work
Many recruiters remain excited at the future prospects for hiring in the sector, especially internationally, regardless of falling oil prices or the depressed state of the economy
Colin Cottell interviews RBS’s director of group resourcing
