See the future of M&A in recruitment: join in our survey

Non-recruitment companies are showing increased interest in buying staffing companies, according to recruitment industry specialist Kevin Barrow, a partner at law firm Osborne Clarke.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013Non-recruitment companies are showing increased interest in buying staffing companies, according to recruitment industry specialist Kevin Barrow, a partner at law firm Osborne Clarke.

As Osborne Clarke and Recruiter launch the latest and most definitive research into UK recruitment sector M&A (mergers and acquisitions), Barrow tells recruiter.co.uk the reasons behind this emerging interest.

See the video below.

Now we want you, our readers, to help forecast activity and trends in the recruitment industry over the next six months by contributing to the research.

The results, which will be published in Recruiter, will provide the industry with valuable insight, and market intelligence covering this important area of activity within the sector.  The survey closes on 28 April. All answers will be treated confidentially.

Check back for more from Barrow throughout this month. Click to complete the Osborne Clarke/Recruiter M&A Barometer.

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