Businesses in the South West set to create more jobs in 2016

Businesses across the South West region are plan to step-up their recruitment efforts throughout 2016, the latest CBI/Accenture Employment Trends Survey has suggested.

Findings from the poll of 342 organizations employing more than 1 million people suggest that 52 per cent of companies expected to grow their workforce next year across the South West, while 82% of businesses with employees in the South West also intended to increase the numbers of young people they employed.

The survey found that 40 per cent of respondents expected to increase their apprenticeship intake and 29 per cent will recruit higher numbers of graduates. Furthermore, a large number of the new roles are expected to be permanent with 43 per cent of respondents planning to increase permanent posts compared to 17 per cent looking to take on temporary staff.

Deborah Waddell, CBI South West director, said: "Firms in the South West are gearing up for a positive 2016 with many planning to create jobs, most of which will be permanent. Young people should find more chances to get a foot on the career ladder this year, with many firms looking to boost their intake of graduates and apprentices."

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