Demand for staff remains robust as wages rise Research by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation reveals that job vacancies have continued to rise as workers eye higher salaries. Neil Carberry, chief executive of the confederation, said: "This is always the busiest part of the year for recruiters, but demand for new staff across the autumn has been exceptional. Because of this high demand, starting salaries and temp rates continue to rise, making it even more attractive to be looking for a new opportunity in 2022.”