Demand for contractors is on the up with many employers choosing to turn to the temporary workforce.
According to a recent report, businesses are currently hiring more temp workers due to economic uncertainty.
The APSCo’s latest Hiring Trends show that at the end of 2024, the number of new contract jobs increased 33% year-on-year.
Commenting on the findings, Ann Swain, Global CEO at APSCo, said, “It has been a tough start to the year and there will be bumps in the road in the coming months with the National Insurance Contribution (NICs) increases and further employment legislation reforms on the cards.
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“However, within the professional contract staffing market in particular, there is still demand for highly skilled individuals who have long been in short supply.
“This is a trend that we have seen during times of economic disruption and does suggest that there is an end in sight to the uncertainty that has dragged on for far too long. We anticipate a greater level of optimism once the NICs roll out has been implemented and businesses begin to once again plan for growth.”
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