A change is the perception of job seekers in the last few months has captured the attention of recruitment giant, Hays. As per a recent introspection of the trend followed in the last three months, Hays revealed a paltry slump of 2% in the business from the UK as compared to the 23% business from one of the strong performer, Asia Pacific and a massive 39% from Continental Europe and the rest of the world divisions.

Moreover, a staggering fall of 37% in the public sector industry was reported in the UK as compared to increase of 18% income from private sector.

Nevertheless, the potential market of the UK and Ireland underperformed in the business; Hays reported a growth in the quarter earnings by 16% on the basis of rise in demand of human resources in the Asia Pacific region.

Deciphering the actual scenario of the manpower management, Finance Director, Paul Venables claimed that a significant shift in the preference in the nature of jobs has been observed as most of the people are shunning their jobs in back office operation, though a consolidation has reached in the channel of supplying teachers, doctors and nurses.

Though Hays reduced the number of consultants in the UK by 1%, experts predict a growth in the next quarter. Following the downturn in the public sector business, Hays shares tumbled by 3% to 1151/2p.