Employers respond to hiring challenges

The problems facing recruiters are reminiscent of those of a decade ago

As the recovery strengthens and business confidence returns, we are now in a new economic cycle where the recruitment problems facing businesses are more akin to those experienced ten years ago.

We are seeing a return to the scenario where, in certain sectors and disciplines, candidates can virtually select who they want to work for and employers face greater challenges. This has been reflected in Hays’ most recent salary survey, released last month, ...