Hays Facilities Management - July 2010
Hotspots
Project Management and technical Facilities Management candidates are sought in response to an increase in project work and the awarding of new contracts. Most of these roles are offered on a fixed-term contract and temporary basis as employers seek a way around headcount issues.
The coming quarter
Based on upcoming work and current tenders, the coming quarter should active.
Employer trends
Salaries have remained stable, although employers are offering higher hourly rates to quality temporary candidates. Permanent recruitment timeframes are long.
Candidate trends
In a welcome trend, there has been an increase in high-calibre candidate levels. As our economic condition improves, candidates feel the worst is over and are again prepared to look at new opportunities. In addition, in many cases a candidate's workload increased over the past 12 months while headcount reduced. Candidates often cite this as a reason for entering the job market.
