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Second quarter results & trends
Comparing 2020 Q2 to 2021 Q2 shows a night-and-day shift back to more normal conditions at Chase & Holland Recruitment. Let us be honest, though: 2020 Q2 was the worst quarter we had seen as a business for a long time and, taking head count into account, the worst in our history. It is with this backdrop in mind that I am delighted to say that not only is 2021 Q2 over 100% up on last year, it is a Q2 all-time record by 1.2%. So not only have we seen a return to more normal trading, it is fair to say the market is very busy.
Finance & Accountancy
Our Finance & Accountancy division is as busy as it has ever been, with Q2 2021 being our best Q2 result of all time. We've seen particularly high demand for clerical and newly qualified roles, with the market rapidly becoming candidate-short.
Supply Chain & Procurement
This division is on the verge of growing as fast as it did before Q2 2020, with Q2 2021 results only 3% down on its previous best. We're seeing large demand from clients setting up new facilities and investing heavily.
HR & Office Support
This division had its record quarter of all time in Q2 2021 by some 14%, a fantastic result. Service and Sales-lead roles have been in high demand, with HR remaining strong. Success in this area has been all about our clients having the ability to fast-track the recruitment process in a competitive market.
IT
The IT division is still very busy and for Chase & Holland has remained stable for Q2 2021. This is not fully reflective of the current market, which has high demand and a low supply of candidates.
"According to KPMG and REC, job flow and placements are now at the highest level they have been since 1998 in many sectors."
Overall, the market is in a very positive place, which would go hand in hand with what we are seeing from our clients. After everything that has happened and, in many ways, is still happening, it is great to see so many success stories among our clients and the UK in general.
