Many obstacles that for UK businesses has meant there is a
lot of uncertainty hanging over the recruitment
industry
There is a large amount of restructuring in
the recruitment industry with some sectors
performing well and others suffering contraction. With the private
sector having to take the brunt of the public sector cuts and
provide jobs for the 2.5 million currently unemployed, many
businesses are still uncertain on their recruitment plans.
Many firms are still putting their recruitment
on a freeze until the market picks up properly, which is putting a
heavy burden on the larger firms to try and pick up the pieces. The
recent budget has not helped the small SME’s to an extent where
they are free to recruit without affecting the bottom line.
Many companies are also focusing on
experienced candidates rather than graduates. With the uncertain
times employees are not will to risk training a new graduate who
may not suit the role.
Many employers when asked the question on why
they aren’t recruiting answered that there was no need, business
was reasonable, however some employers outline the fact that there
is a skills shortage. Many graduates just don’t possess the
necessary skills upon leaving university to enter straight into a
role. This emphasises the need for graduates to get as much
experience whilst studying so they have the necessary skills to
gain their graduate job.
Many firms are still optimistic about 2011,
businesses will moving out of an idle 2010 but with the public
cuts, agency workers regulations, VAT hike, and various other
things they still have to be cautious. This is highlighted by the
0.5% drop in GDP, making business even more uncertain whether we
may enter a double dip recession.
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