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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

Warning Britain is becoming ‘unattractive’ place to hire new staff

Britain is increasingly becoming an "unattractive" environment for businesses seeking to hire permanent staff, according to a stark warning from recruitment giant Hays.

The firm attributes this shift to mounting wage pressures and recent tax hikes, which are compelling companies to explore automation and offshoring strategies.

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