Latest Permanent & Temp Billing Figures

The Report on Jobs published on 8th December by the REC and KPMG has shown stronger rises in both permanent and temp billings during November. In both cases, rates of expansion were at 3 month highs.
Recruitment consultancies have indicated further rises in both permanent and temp staff pay. However the rates of inflation remained subdued and weaker that the respective series averages.
The availability of staff to fill job vacancies continued to rise with the latest increases in permanent and temp staff availability being the strongest in 11 months.
Kevin Green, The REC’s Chief Executive, says:
“This is an improvement following a sustained slowdown in growth since April. The jobs market remains fragile – especially in the light of the public sector squeeze – but confidence does seem to be returning amongst private sector employers.”