According to the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer research, over three quarters of business leaders were concerned about being able to recruit adequately skilled staff in Ireland. It was also highlighted as the second largest inhibitor of business growth, following energy costs.
The post-Covid rebound of the Irish market is reflected in the record employment figures reported in the final quarter of 2022. With 2,574,00 reported in employment by the Central Statistics Office the recruitment industry is set to support businesses in hiring the best talent and cultivate relationships and understanding of both candidates and employees.
Almost 20% of Irish business surveyed stated that, if their business were to take out funding, they would spend it on employing additional staff. Factors such as labour shortages have increased the demand of recruitment firms, which are being used to source high calibre candidates.
Senior management in recruitment companies are finding alternative funding solutions, such as invoice finance, are allowing them to execute strategic growth plans. This allows for steady cashflow, without spending lots of time chasing late invoices or waiting on longer payment terms from clients. This type of funding is particularly suitable for recruitment consultancies as there is often a significant delay between paying candidates or bills and receiving client payments.
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All figures unless otherwise stated are from a survey conducted November 2022. The Business Barometer survey canvassed the opinion of 900 SME owners and business managers from several industries across the UK and Ireland on a range of issues affecting their businesses.
