8 October 2009

Temp bookings increase in hospitality

Hotels and restaurants are set to increase temporary recruitment but will hold off on permanent hires until confidence returns to the hospitality sector, according to Chris Williamson, an economist at Markit.This week, hospitality recruiter Berkeley Scott reported a surge in demand for temporary staff.The CIPS/Markit index for the services sector, of which hospitality is part, grew at its fastest rate in two years.

Williamson told Recruiterthat the reason for the increased demand for temporary labour was down to caution among hotels and restaurants over taking on extra costs in case there is a ‘W’ shaped than a ‘V’ shaped recovery... read more

Recruiter, October 09

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