According to a recent survey by Insider, in collaboration with North West law firm, Weightmans, the region’s workforce numbers are expected
to grow by 72.5% in the next year.
The survey has also highlighted:
·
4% of
businesses say their workforce has expanded in the last three years
·
22% of
brands claim that their workforce has stayed the same
·
11% of
businesses plan to grow their headcount between 20% and 50%
In addition, the survey finds
that the ways companies recruit and retain the staff ranges from financial
incentives and flexible working to training and development.
However, the survey also reveals
challenges faced in by companies when it comes to managing employees. Internal
communications tops as the biggest obstacle, followed by demand for flexible
hours, sickness absences, ageing workforce, increased retirement age and
finally, mental health issues.
Specialist
recruitment agency, Cast UK, has experienced similar
growth to the figures stated in Insider’s findings. Wayne Brophy, managing director at Cast UK, explains: “In the
past 12 months we have experienced unprecedented growth. From the introduction
of our Graduate Training Academy and recruiting 15 people across the UK to
launching Cast UK Profiler, an online tool which ascertains personality
strengths and gives jobseekers insights into what makes them tick, we expect to
continue our growth curve into 2015.
Commenting on how
Cast UK approaches some of the challenges referenced in the survey, Wayne said:
“We offer our employees a range of incentives from uncapped bonuses and duvet
days to team nights out and gym memberships. However, I find that the best
incentive is to simply support, encourage and recognise the achievements of
your people.”
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