War for talent | Temp hires soar in 2024 as firms face increased competition to fill skills gaps

Temp hires soar in 2024 as firms face increased competition to fill skills gaps

As competition in the jobs market heightens, there has been a steep increase in businesses hiring temporary staff, freelancers and contractors this past quarter (27% vs 16%. A 69% increase in the proportion of companies).

The latest Hiring Trends Index by Totaljobs, which surveyed over 1,000 HR Decision Markers in the UK, revealed that three in five (59%) businesses are experiencing increased competition to find the right skills, rising to 74% of companies with over 1,000 employees.

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