Employers in the UK are expressing their strongest New Year hiring intentions since records began, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Mark Cahill, managing director at Manpower, stated: "The fact that UK employers are reporting their highest New Year levels of confidence since 1998 is great news. These figures are extremely positive, particularly as the first three months of the year are traditionally a quieter time for recruitment, as companies scale back after Christmas."

Manpower's research shows that a positive job market is expected for Wales in 2005 as 18% of employers interviewed plan to hire.

Mark continued: "With low levels of unemployment, it is very much a jobseekers' market and the opportunity is there for candidates to develop their experience and skills. In this climate, employers need to continue to review recruitment procedures and benefits packages in order to attract the best candidates."

Exhibitions are a great form of communicating to your target audience. Job Scene exhibitions, organised by TJW is the largest series of recruitment, career, education and training events in the UK and guarantee an interactive atmosphere, perfect for meeting proactive candidates.

Job Scene The Roadshow is being held at the Newport Centre on 17 March 2005. Exhibitors already taking advantage of this ideal recruit environment include British Gas, Environment Agency Wales, EURES, Gwent Police, Jobcentre Plus, Monmouthshire County Council, Newport City Council, Nursing and Midwifery Southampton, Office for National Statistics, Remploy Interwork as well as Select Appointments, South Wales Argus, Teacher Training Agency, The Celtic Manor Resort, Torfaen County Borough Council, Train to Teach at Newport, Welsh Development Agency, Westaff and many more.

For an informal discussion about the benefits of recruitment exhibitions and the interactive setting of a Job Scene event contact Adam Hiscock on 01823 250930 or visit www.jobsceneuk.co.uk