Most companies expect to hire staff this year but pay rises will be modest

The majority of companies expect to boost staff levels this year, but any pay increases are likely to be modest.

The latest salary survey from recruitment specialist, Morgan McKinley, states 55% of hiring managers plan to hire permanent staff in 2013; with qualified and experienced professionals set to be most in demand.

Only 9% of employers are worried that emigration will be pose a hurdle to sourcing suitable talent.