REC/KPMG Report on Jobs: Permanent appointments increase for first time since May

The Report on Jobs, survey of 400 recruitment agencies across the UK, from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG shows increasing numbers of people who are finding work in both temporary and permanent positions. The jobs are also being filled at the fastest rate for nearly 18 months. Key points:

- Permanent appointments increase for first time since May 
- Growth of temp billings accelerates to 18-month high
- Sharpest rise in job vacancies since June 2011
- Nursing/Medical/Care staff remain most in-demand
- Further weak pay growth recorded
Full reports and historical data from the Report on Jobs are available by subscription. Please contact economics@markit.com

Personal Bests across All Metrics for CV-Library

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The Smart List and CVSeeMe to provide unique recruitment service

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