Hays Recruitment have issued a report into salaries and working trends in the construction and property professions over 2015, revealing an upturn towards pre-recession levels.
Hays Recruitment writes:
The construction recruitment market is now operating close to pre-recession levels, with all site-based staff experiencing heavy demands for their services. The improving conditions are squeezing an already limited supply of talent, forcing employers to move faster and look further in order to fill vacancies.
- The outlook across the UK is one of growing positivity from both employers and employees alike. Organisations are keen to hire new skilled professionals to help them grow, and people are more confident about moving jobs to progress their career
- Employers are investing in training their workforce and starting to place a greater emphasis on the benefits package. Employees value their time off and work-life balance. Flexible working is becoming more commonplace, as many organisations now offer this
- Employers are expecting difficulties in recruiting suitable staff, especially those with managerial and leadership skills. 50% of employers believe that applicants will also have unrealistic salary expectations
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