Leading recruitment franchise business Select Appointments has welcomed a recent industry report which shows that the UK recruitment sector is growing at an unprecedented pace.

Graeme McKinnon, managing director of Select Appointments Ltd commented: “The value of the UK’s recruitment industry continues to grow at pace. It has now even outperformed its pre-recession peak of £27 Billion achieved in 2008 according to new research published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC.) The total industry turnover reached £28.7 billion in 2013/14, representing a growth of 8.2% which, in itself, is something to be proud of. This is also something that is driving a feeling of optimism across our own network within Select.”

He added: “Looking at permanent placements, the good news continues as placements have increased by 8.7% this year compared with a modest increase of just 2.2% in 2012/2013. This is yet another positive step forward as employers continue to grow in confidence about their own growth, making investments in finding the right people in order to drive further sustainable growth. Although permanent placements are doing well, they are still 37% below the pre-recession peak. This could be indicative that employers are taking time to find the right talent and that candidates are cautious about finding the right employer. This is also good news for Select Appointments as employers and candidates alike recognise the value provided by Select in relation to finding the perfect match between both parties.”

Select is currently expanding its franchise network and is seeking ambitious individuals who want to start their own recruitment business with the backing and support of one of the UK’s most successful and longest established recruitment businesses.