Reed Job Index: vacancies up 18%
13 September 2012
UK job vacancies in May were 18% higher than a year ago, according to the latest Reed Job Index.
UK job vacancies in May were 18% higher than a year ago, according to the latest Reed Job Index.
However, the Index fell for the second month running, down 4 index points (3%) in May compared to April, indicating demand for staff is falling.
Public sector jobs are around half the level they were in December 2009. However, the Reed Public Sector Job Index rose by 9 points in May to 59.
