Retaining talent is the most pressing recruitment challenge for employers over the next six months, according to a new survey from PA and office support recruiter Crone Corkill.

The survey shows that 29% of employers identified retaining talent as a key recruitment challenge, while 17% are aiming to improve staff performance and productivity.

The survey also shows that 13% want to manage recruitment costs more effectively.

Conversely the same number (12%) said managing restructuring programmes  was a key recruitment challenge as those that aim to attract new talent over the next six months.