More job placements were made through online recruitment than print advertising and agency use, according to new research from PeoplePerHour.com

The research shows that the number of jobs placed by online channels grew in absolute terms by 16%, while like use of agencies and print advertising fell 15% and 21% respectively.
 
PeoplePerHour.com founder and chief executive, Xenios Thrasyvoulou, says: “The benefits of hiring online are clear.

“Whether the recession is over or not, employers are waking up to the realisation that they can find, hire and manage great talent online for a fraction of the cost and without the burden and red tape associated with traditional hiring.”