Over 50 percent of companies in the South West plan to take on more staff in 2015

Around half of companies in the South West of England plan to take on more staff members in 2015, a recent survey from CBI and Accenture of 101 local businesses has been able to find.

The survey found that a higher proportion of permanent than temporary jobs will be created, with 40 per cent of respondents saying they were planning to take on permanent staff and 32 per cent temporary.

Moreover, job prospects for young people have also improved, with many of these firms planning to recruit graduates and apprentices and 86 per cent saying they expected to have suitable roles for 18-24 year-olds.

Deborah Waddell, director of CBI South West, commented: "We want to see everyone enjoy the rewards of the recovery and the South West has a big role in driving the UK economy forward. Growth should work for everyone, and skills are the key route to ensuring that this happens through improved productivity and pay."

Every firm planning to take on more staff in a solid and sustainable manner should also consider the implementation of a solid and reliable workforce management system, and this is exactly where Time & Attendance South West can help.

Whether we’re talking about simple access control solutions or more complex systems, also including extensive Time and Attendance features, Time & Attendance South West has the necessary expertise to provide customers with a complete and comprehensive bespoke solution, that will perfectly fit their requirements.

Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

If you’d like to find out more about the extensive range of solutions supplied by Time & Attendance South West, just get in touch with our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer any and all queries you might have.