Permanent placements grow at fastest rate in over two years, finds REC
8 July 2013
June saw growth of permanent staff placements rose significantly, reaching the fastest rate since April 2011, according to the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs.
Mon, 8 Jul 2013June saw growth of permanent staff placements rose significantly, reaching the fastest rate since April 2011, according to the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs.
Based on a poll of 400 UK recruitment firms, the report from business services firm KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows vacancy growth at a three-year high and the strongest increase in temp billings in seven months.
Engineering was the sector with the strongest demand for both temporary and permanent staff, by a substantial margin for permanent staff, and only marginally ahead of nursing, medical & care on the contract side.
All sectors saw overall growth in hiring demand.
A separate survey today from accountancy firm BDO shows UK business confidence at its highest point since May 2012.
Based on a poll of 400 UK recruitment firms, the report from business services firm KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows vacancy growth at a three-year high and the strongest increase in temp billings in seven months.
Engineering was the sector with the strongest demand for both temporary and permanent staff, by a substantial margin for permanent staff, and only marginally ahead of nursing, medical & care on the contract side.
All sectors saw overall growth in hiring demand.
A separate survey today from accountancy firm BDO shows UK business confidence at its highest point since May 2012.
- Click for recruiter.co.uk’s story on last month's Report on Jobs.
