War for talent | As vacancies hit record highs, what do you need to do to attract staff?

• The ’war for talent’ continues, building upon months and months of rising job vacancy levels

• And increased competition means many firms have resorted to inflating salaries and offering lucrative work perks to get the best in class

• But when almost every firm in the hiring market offering similar benefits, how can leaders be sure they’re recruiting the best of the best?

UK workplaces are in the midst of a hiring crisis. The fallout from Brexit, coupled with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, has seen many workers return to their home countries, and many sectors across the nation are struggling to plug gaps as a result.