PERMANENT PLACEMENTS INCREASE AT SLOWEST PACE SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER

Growth for permanent staff placements slowed to its weakest for seven months during April, but was nonetheless solid overall. In contrast, temp billings increased at a sharp and accelerated pace that was the fastest seen in 2017 so far.

REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green, says:

“Demand for staff is growing within all sectors and all regions of the UK, but there are fewer and fewer people available to fill vacancies. We have the lowest unemployment rate since 2005, and people already in work are becoming more hesitant about moving jobs amid Brexit uncertainty. Meanwhile, the weakening poind and lack of clarity about future immigration rules is putting off some EU nationals from taking up roles in the UK.”

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https://www.rec.uk.com/news-and-policy/press-releases/permanent-placements-increase-at-slowest-pace-since-last-september[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]