Lockdown puts spotlight on recruitment

Businesses large and small are making recruitment a priority as they plan their way out of lockdown for the future, according to executive recruiters Walmsley Wilkinson.

Many organisations are taking a step back to understand what the future looks like and what skills they really need longer term as we emerge out of the pandemic, they say.

Walmsley Wilkinson Director Linda Walmsley said: “As the business world around them has changed, many employers have used the time during lockdown to plan the way ahead and the people they need.

“Location of an employee isn’t as important, we’ve found a balance between office and home and businesses have worked efficiently with technology.

“In many ways, the pandemic has made employers realise what an important role recruitment plays in the development of their business, they have reviewed and improved their hiring processes as a result and they are clearer about the skills they need.

“The clients that we have been partnering with value diversity, understand what good looks like and are confident in making timely decisions to secure the talent they need. It’s all about effective partnering, process and pace when you are hiring in 2021.”

The latest UK Report on Jobs, compiled for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG, shows that demand for workers grew rapidly in March driven by marked increases in both permanent and temporary vacancies.

In the report, any index over 50 represented growth on the previous month. For permanent placements, the UK recorded 59.2 in March, up from 47.1 in February. The Midlands increased fastest with a score of 61.7, the North was at 57.5, while London recorded 58.9.

Walmsley Wilkinson offers a professional partnership across all executive, management and specialist recruitment needs for all types of organisations in the private and public sector including Private Equity-owned businesses, large corporates and SMEs.

The company’s services extend across sectors including building technologies, advanced manufacturing and engineering, aerospace, health and social care, professional services and FMCG / distribution.

Who We Are:

Walmsley Wilkinson Associates provides executive and management recruitment solutions to organisations on a regional, national & international basis. We operate ethically and transparently, continually focusing on achieving delivery, whilst always demonstrating exceptional customer service. We work closely and confidentially with our clients and our candidates to provide bespoke recruitment solutions.

Despite any challenging market conditions, no hiring challenge is too difficult, no brief is too specialist, no geography a problem – we specialise in identifying hidden talent. Our clients tell us they enjoy working with us – highly experienced, business savvy, trusted advisors, talent finders, problem solvers, results focused, collaborative, ideas people who engender confidence.

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