As economic confidence rises, you might be forgiven for thinking that this is good news if you are recruiting new staff. However, the latest market data indicates that a 'perfect storm' is approaching as demand outrageously exceeds supply, writes Clive Jefferys of telecoms recruiter JMA Network.
The latest Jobs Outlook report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation determined that 56% of businesses surveyed have 'little or no spare capacity to take on new work without hiring extra staff'. It also revealed that a whopping 79% of businesses intend to hire more staff in 2015!
However, we already have record high employment in the UK and the number of people seeking a move between jobs has fallen consistently, month on month for the last year.
The Boogeyman of the recent recession has made people highly risk-averse when it comes to looking at a new job.
Yet in the same REC survey only 19% of companies foresee any problems with recruiting extra permanent staff. So where are all these extra people going to come from? It seems that the gap between perception and reality is getting wider by the day.
What can resellers and dealers do to overcome this hiring challenge?
Well it's not rocket science - just take a broader view on candidate suitability at CV and interview stages. Look for a person's potential to develop into what your business will need. There are very few quick fixes or ideal candidates today, so you will have to grow them for tomorrow. Invest in their training and most importantly, invest in their £worth.