“Whilst large generalist recruitment agencies have suffered terribly during the current economic crisis, specialist temporary employment agencies have somehow been protected and are still thriving despite the new market conditions� says Linda Nuamah, Recruitment Manager at Rotterdam-based staffing agency Skillz Recruitment.

“The reason for that is very straight forward: during difficult times the most important people for a company are those with strong capabilities and with competencies that can be clearly described, measured and put to good use.�