Developed by Barclay Meade part of the Matchtech Group plc. Company Reg. No. 07091850.
Place of Registration: 1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AF, England.
Quarter 4, 2011
Our research was conducted during Q4 of 2011 – a time when economic uncertainty prevails as Britain faces high unemployment and exposure to financial turmoil within the eurozone. The report reveals that recruitment levels have remained at similar, or marginally lower rates to the last quarter, as persistent economic worries affect businesses confidence, preventing the job market from picking up.
Overall, the number of businesses which have a freeze on hiring has stayed the same quarter-on-quarter at 16%, putting a stop to the gradual rise experienced in the preceding three quarters of 2011.
Finally, in this tracker we’re pleased to include a supplement focussing on accountancy, featuring Trade Media Group Chief Financial Officer Zillah Byng-Maddick. In a year when the Government demanded action on gender inequality to be at the forefront of the British business agenda, Zillah discusses the route to the top of her profession and what has helped her achieve success.
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November 2011
In this report we are pleased to include a special supplement on procurement; a diverse and challenging career choice for which has the potential to offer a fantastic route for talented individuals to more senior levels within a company.
The statistical research was conducted during Q3 of 2011 – a time when economic uncertainty prevails as Britain faces the threat of a new financial crisis prompted by the collapse of the Greek and other eurozone economies. The report reveals that recruitment levels have picked up significantly when compared with the same time last year.
Overall, the number of businesses which have a freeze on hiring has fallen over the course of a year from 30% in the third quarter of 2010 to 17% in Q3 this year. To read further please review the document attached.
August 2011
Barclay Meade interviewed owners and directors of medium and large organisations across the UK about their current recruitment plans and the future makeup of their workforce.
The research was conducted during Q2 of 2011 – a time when economic uncertainty is still very much the name of the game as tough conditions prevail on the high street and big names go into administration, such as household retailer, Habitat and fashion chain, Jane Norman. As acute inflationary pressures bite, commodity prices continue to escalate. Meanwhile, the Greek economy teeters on the brink amid concerns about the possible impact on the UK economy.
24th February 2011
Barclay Meade interviewed owners and directors of medium and large organisations across the UK about their current recruitment plans and the landscape of their future workforce.
The research was conducted during Q4 of 2010 – a particularly difficult time for the UK business community with severe weather affecting the efficiency and productivity of many industries. The impending rise in VAT to 20% is also hanging over many private sector firms, with experts predicting a massive knock-on effect on unemployment figures.
15th November 2010
Barclay Meade interviewed owners and directors of medium and large organisations across the UK about their current recruitment plans and the landscape of their future workforce.
The research was conducted during Q3 of 2010 – a period of further economic and political change following the formation of the coalition Government in May of this year. At this time, UK businesses are awaiting the Government Spending Review on 20th October which will cause many public sector bodies to shut down or merge with an inevitable knock-on effect on unemployment figures. An increase in the amount of talent in the market is also expected.
Developed by Barclay Meade part of the Matchtech Group plc. Company Reg. No. 07091850.
Place of Registration: 1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AF, England.