For owners of staffing businesses, especially those interested in buying or selling, it is vital to keep on top of trends and developments within the ever-changing M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market.  

At the moment, according to recruitment industry specialist, and partner at law firm Osborne Clarke, Kevin Barrow, non-recruitment companies are showing increased interest in buying staffing companies. 

“This is very attractive for sellers because they might get a slightly higher multiple, and they will have access to a much higher range of potential buyers,” Barrow told Recruiter.  

You can stay ahead of the M&A curve by helping to forecast activity and trends in the recruitment industry over the next six months. 

To do so, complete the Osborne Clarke/Recruiter Barometer online survey launched earlier this month.  

The results of the most up-to-date and definitive research into UK recruitment sector M&A will be published in a future issue of Recruiter. 

The research will provide the industry and business owners with valuable insight, and market intelligence covering this important area of activity within the sector.  

To complete the survey, please go to the following link on the web: surveymonkey.com/s/LJRZLD7

The survey closes on 28 April. All answers will be treated confidentially.