Firms plan to increase recruitment in 2011

More than a quarter of small and medium-sized enterprises plan to hire more staff in 2011 than they did in 2010, according to new research.

The survey found that 76% of businesses are optimistic about the coming year, with more than three quarters predicting either a more prosperous year, or the same level of success as 2010.

According to the poll of over 2,100 firms conducted by Orange, 74% of small companies are considering introducing flexible working options in 2011, citing staff efficiency as the main driver.

Read more: http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/firms-plan-to-increase-recruitment-in-2011.html

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