It is becoming more challenging for employers to retain permanent staff for any longer than two years. At present, the market is candidate short but also candidate led and Brexit has been a leading factor in the uncertainty that has led to a somewhat tough job market for temporary professionals; spend is more heavily scrutinised, resulting in delays or some roles being shelved.

Numerous companies are still waiting to see what happens with the exit from the EU before fully addressing staff shortage issues. With less hiring of permanent professionals, some existing employees in UK based businesses who rely on international trade have seen their workloads increase.