“The UK labour statistics continue to show a burgeoning employment market. UK employees are increasingly aware of their value in the marketplace, while companies continue in their efforts to plug their skills gaps in a workplace constantly re-shaped by technology and digitalisation.
“Businesses are still facing the added pressures of the ongoing digitalisation of the workplace and the growing technical skills gaps brought on by it. To overcome this challenge, many are looking at widening the talent pool to secure the professionals they need to drive their business forward. To handle the immediate needs, businesses are tapping into the highly-skilled contract and interim professional market, also known as the professional gig economy. On the other hand, we are working with businesses to identify potential in permanent hires. Identifying a candidate’s soft skills, ability and willingness to learn the necessary technical skill-sets needed in the future of work can result in suitable for the long-term.”
About Robert Half
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialised recruitment consultancy and member of the S&P 500. Founded in 1948, the company has over 300 offices worldwide providing temporary, interim and permanent recruitment solutions for accounting and finance, financial services, technology, marketing and business support professionals. For more than 20 years, Robert Half has been named to FORTUNE® magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” and offers workplace and job seeker resources at: