Recruitment on the up

Michelle Cryer, managing director of Midas Recruitment, quizzed the business of Lancashire about their outlook for 2013. Here she shares the results.

1. What challenges do you expect to see in 2013 recruiting talent for your business?

2. How do you expect employee numbers to change in 2013?

What is interesting reading is that 35% of companies surveyed have plans to increase their headcount in 2013.

33% Fit for the business 0% Technical skills 67% Both important as each other

4. How do you normally recruit?

Surprisingly the majority of businesses still use a Recruitment Agency for their recruitment with 52% confirmed. The Job Centre still plays an important part in Lancashire recruitment.

22% Salary 17% Benefit package 48% Promotion and career development 4% Flexible working 9% Other

6. What remuneration changes do you foresee in 2013?

What is pleasing to see is that 52% of businesses foresee an increase in remuneration for staff in 2013 which will certainly assist in staff retention in the long term.