A study from professional services firm Towers Watson found that 82 per cent of companies will employ workers to fill new roles in the coming 12 months, according to Recruitment Today.
The research also found that two-fifths of the 131 firms surveyed believe it is easier to retain staff now than it was at the start of the financial crisis, while one-third said that employee engagement has risen during the economic downturn.
Laura Sejen, global rewards practice leader at Towers Watson, commented: 'Without question, the last 18 months have been challenging for employers and employees alike, and while there are signs of improvement, it's clear we're not going back to 'business as usual' anytime soon.'
A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed that 42 per cent of chief executives plan to take on new staff in 2010, while 63 per cent expect the UK's economy to recover in the coming year.
The research also found that two-fifths of the 131 firms surveyed believe it is easier to retain staff now than it was at the start of the financial crisis, while one-third said that employee engagement has risen during the economic downturn.
Laura Sejen, global rewards practice leader at Towers Watson, commented: 'Without question, the last 18 months have been challenging for employers and employees alike, and while there are signs of improvement, it's clear we're not going back to 'business as usual' anytime soon.'
A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed that 42 per cent of chief executives plan to take on new staff in 2010, while 63 per cent expect the UK's economy to recover in the coming year.
