The vast majority (90%) of 400 recruiters from across the globe in a recent survey predict their fees will remain steady or increase in coming months, compared to levels seen in the last six months.

Overall, only 11% of respondents had a negative outlook for the next six months, according to the survey undertaken by international recruitment network NPA Worldwide.

A quarter of those surveyed (27%) reported worse conditions for business in the last 180 days, with 44% saying conditions had improved, and 40% suggesting they expect their market to get more competitive in the near future.

• As reported by Recruiter last year, NPA is working with UK recruitment association The Employment Agents Movement (TEAM) on membership tie-ups for mutual benefit.