Jobs survey
Slippery
slope of
recession
How have the credit crunch and recession impacted
on the employment market in the building services
sector? The new annual Hays/CIBSE Journal jobs
survey shows that the landscape has radically
changed, with employers more able to call the shots
but certain skill sets in greater demand
T
he last 12 months have brought a marked
change in recruitment activity, as the landscape
has undergone a 180 degree transformation –
from a market that was job-rich and lacking in
candidates, to one that has fewer jobs that are more in
demand. This has been mainly because of companies’
reduced liquidity to fund private sector projects, which
have had to be put on hold.
Despite this backdrop of the credit crunch and
recession, there continues to be a demand for senior
professionals in the private sector because of a shortage
of skills at this level. Employers are prepared to offer
competitive packages for partners of firms and
company directors who can demonstrate a strong track
record of winning business and shaping strategy.
The public sector has remained resilient, and
building services professionals have experienced
steady growth in opportunities, particularly within the >
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