Hays reveals HR professionals in demand across UK
Released
on: December 2, 2008, 7:36 am
Press
Release Author: Hays
Industry:
Human
Resources
Press
Release Summary: Hays Human Resources has revealed that despite
companies reporting cautious growth plans, HR professionals are
still in demand across UK
Press
Release Body: Hays Human Resources latest salary guide by has
revealed that despite companies reporting cautious growth plans
across the UK, salaries have risen and demand for HR professionals
is still outstripping supply - particularly in the interim sector.
Salaries
have risen across the UK; a Head of HR can now typically earn
£3k more than last year. However, research shows that employers
may need to focus on employee career progression, personal and
professional development, and the external reputation of the business
over salary increases; the survey revealed that employees most
commonly cited these as the fundamental reasons for looking for
a new role. Furthermore, employees are increasingly looking for
part-time and flexible working opportunities, when fewer organisations
are prepared to offer this.
Alongside
additional demand for strong HR candidates, evidence suggests
that employers are now expecting more from them. Individuals who
offer proven commercial acumen, a track record of leading business-critical
projects and client-facing experience are most in demand. There
is currently a 5% growth in HR officer and HR
advisor roles and a shortage of candidates to fill them. Some
specialist roles are also proving a challenge to recruit for,
specifically those in reward and strategic resourcing. At all
levels, the CIPD qualification is demanding a salary premium.
Heidi
Waddington, Managing Director at Hays Human Resources,
commented: “At a time of uncertainty, HR professionals
often come to the fore; the focus is on improved retention and
enhanced productivity, this can often be achieved through effective
training and development initiatives. Where redundancies are unavoidable,
the HR community can manage this process with minimum risk, ensuring
best practice and the best possible outcome for all parties.”
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About
Hays Human Resources
Hays Human Resources is part of Hays plc, the leading global specialist
recruitment group. It is market leader in the UK and Australia,
and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe. By the end
of June 2008, the Group employed 8,872 staff operating from 393
offices in 27 countries across 17 specialisms including recruitment
for marketing jobs,
legal jobs and insurance
jobs.
For the year ended 30 June 2008:
- the Group had revenues of £2.5 billion, net fees of £786.8
million and operating profit before exceptional items of £253.8
million;
- the Group placed around 80,000 candidates into permanent jobs
and around 300,000 people into temporary assignments;
- the temporary placement business represented 49% of net fees
and the permanent placement business represented 51% of net fees.
Web
Site: http://www.hays.com
Contact
Details: For further press information please contact:
Sarah Swailes
Assistant Marketing Manager
Hays Charter House
13-15 Carteret Street
London
SW1H 9DJ
020 7222 8575
www.hays.com
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