An expert has encouraged companies to consider hiring temporary staff to resolve talent shortages and pointed out that demand for short-term workers has risen sharply in recent months.
Recruitment and Employment Confederation policy and professional services director Tom Hadley suggested that the number of businesses – particularly small to medium-sized enterprises – taking on temps could be poised to increase further.
"There's an indication that employers will be using flexible staffing whilst there is still a lot of economic uncertainty," he explained. "People are naturally cautious about taking on permanent staff."
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Mr Hadley added that temporary employees offer entrepreneurs greater adaptability, making it easier to replace individuals who fail to meet expectations in a particular role and allowing agencies to take on the responsibility of vetting contenders.
Earlier this week, a study conducted by the Bank of Scotland revealed that demand for temps among Scottish businesses had surged by its fastest rate in three years last month.
Posted by Hayley Edwards
