Permanent placements grow at fastest rate in over two years, finds REC

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.


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