Recruiters in the sector are cautiously optimistic on their fortunes for the coming year, with confidence improving and temps back in demand
As brighter skies loom into view for Britain’s travel sector, travel firms are busy filling both permanent and temporary posts. But while jobseeker numbers swell, the war for talent rages on with quality candidates remaining in short supply.
“The last quarter of last year showed a significant improvement in confidence,” says Julia Feuell, managing director at New Frontiers. “Up until Christmas week, companies were registering vacancies and making placements, wanting temps between Christmas and new year.”
As travel firms emerge from the recession and candidates regain confidence in the jobs market, firms have had to replace depleted staffing levels, causing them to concentrate on critical hires, says Feuell.
She adds that temporary staff are now in demand. “We have contracts for HR, PR, reservations, admin and contracts. Temp recruitment was dead until halfway through last year. It really is motoring along now.”... read more
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