Businesses across the North East are increasing their staff numbers at the fastest rate in 20 years, recent figures released by the North East Chamber of Commerce have been able to reveal.

 

The NECC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) found that the workforce score is higher now than at any point since this survey started in 1995.

 

After asking members from across the North East the region’s largest business membership organisation has found that as well as positive results in recruitment, the majority of QES results are in positive territory compared to three months ago.

 

Ross Smith, director of policy at the NECC, said: "This quarter has provided some very positive results. The workforce score is especially good news because these figures show high levels of members recruiting for permanent, full-time positions.

 

"This score reflects the tremendous success seen in growing employment in the North East at a time when much of the public sector continues to face cuts. Even better news is that the score for future workforce has also increased, suggesting this very positive trend still has some way to go."

 

Companies planning to extend their workforce should also consider implementing a solid, reliable and flexible workforce optimization system, and this is specifically where Time & Attendance – North East might be able to put its extensive experience to very good use.

 

Our systems are user-friendly, innovative and designed for the working environment. They also offer a wide array of features, such as support for contactless smart cards, as well as optional finger print biometrics and mobile phone SIM card support.

 

Moreover, the multi-user, networked, multi site Time and Attendance, Access Control, Fire Roll Call and security system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting and allows administrators to save up to 2000 employees, supports extensive shift management and payroll-related operations, the allocation of various pay bands, and much more.

 

If you want to find out more about the range of solutions provided by Time & Attendance North East, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your queries.