Temp rates to rise by 15% - Angela Mortimers survey reveals upwards trend

Angela Mortimer, Europeís quality support staff recruitment agency, today announced surprising findings in its wide-ranging salary survey, which is being officially launched January 31st. Highlights from the 60-page document, branded the blue bookô, include a prediction that temp rates are set to rise by 15% in the coming year due to an acute skills shortage in temporary staff.

Economic uncertainty meant that permanent salaries remained largely static between 2001 and Q4 2004 creating an employerís market which also kept down temporary rates. The upturn towards the end of 2004, which meant employers were once again hiring, has shifted the dynamic, causing a shortage in skilled individuals shifting the market in favour of the candidate.

The survey also examines the impact that decreased demand has had on candidates, finding that good candidates are snapped up quickly ñ often with multiple job offers. Interestingly, while some sectors are more salary driven than others, generally the majority of candidates are seeking career progression and opportunities. For organisations to continue to benefit from a flexible workforce they will need to increase temp salaries by around 15% to attract the best candidates available.

Angela Mortimer, Chairman of Angela Mortimer, commented: ìThis survey is the most extensive listing we have ever compiled, and really serves to demonstrate the disparity in incomes across certain sectors and within the industry as a whole. If managers know what is motivating their candidates, whether it be salary, opportunity, challenge or feeling comfortable in the culture of the agency, it will go a long way towards improving staff motivation and ultimately output.î