The REC monthly employer tracking survey, released today, shows positve news for Q4 2009, leading to hopes for a positve growth for the industry in 2010.

Highlights from the REC Confidence Barometer and Monthly Employer Tracking Survey, released in January 2010

• Employers gave the recruitment industry a strongly positive verdict for Q4 2009
• 91% were satisfied with the service they received from employment agencies
• The REC Confidence Barometer lifted a further point in December
• Employers remain committed to growing their permanent workforce in 2009
• Redundancies increased in December, although claimant numbers and the rate of increase in unemployment declined in the previous quarter
• Every employer surveyed thought the economy had an impact on their workforce

Employers' attitudes towards workforce changes in 2010

• 20% of employers plan to reduce temporary workers in 2010
• 20% of employers expect to add permanent staff in 2010

Skills and capabilities urgently needed in 2010 for Permanent Staff

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Job related tools and equipment
• Business understanding
• New technology

About JobsOutlook
Jobs Outlook is based on a monthly survey of employers undertaken by independent market research agency Market Shape on behalf of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Analysis and commentary is provided by the Cordoba Group a consultancy specialising in HR, Recruitment and organisation management.

Results are based on a sample of 200 employers each month and presented on a three month rolling basis (600 responses), The survey is structured to reflect representation across all sectors and size of organisation that use agencies to meet their temporary, contract and permanent staffing needs.

Last update : 05-02-2010 15:30

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