Do you agree with recruitment consultancy Berkeley Scott that business is picking up?
Things are looking far more positive than they were three months ago, but I think a number of companies are concentrating on achieving a solid quarter's trading before they increase their long-term personnel commitments.
Rob Maloney
Director of recruitment company Kerry Roberts Associates, London
I think if recruitment levels are rising now it's partly because in March, April and May employees could see the value of staying where they were. Now everyone is more confident.
John Gater
Managing director of midmarket restaurant chain Ma Potters
We've seen trepidation from our customers over the past six months, although this is now being replaced with a much more positive business outlook. The sales conference market is coming back, and we expect a strong second-half performance this year.
Robert Enefer,
Managing director, the Conference People
Although we haven't suffered massively, thanks to our focus on senior management recruitment, things are picking up. We're expecting a busy third quarter and a healthy final six months.
Hannah Bailey
Chief operating officer, Chess Partnership
This year we've had much more consistent staffing levels in the kitchen than in previous years, with the quality of the people coming through much better. That has helped.
Colin Watson
Executive Chef, the Westin Turnberry Resort