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September’s Report on Jobs saw permanent staff appointments increase for a second consecutive month, with growth reaching a four-year high. Recruiters linked the improvement to increased business activity, expansion plans, and stronger confidence in the outlook.
Temporary billings also continued to rise, although the pace of growth eased compared with August as some employers favoured permanent hiring and overall vacancies remained subdued.
Candidate availability increased across both permanent and temporary roles, driven largely by redundancies and a lack of available opportunities.
Demand for staff remained weak, with both permanent and temporary vacancies declining again in September. However, the rate of decline was the slowest in more than two years, suggesting that hiring demand may be stabilising.
Permanent starting salaries and temporary pay rates continued to rise, although overall pay growth moderated compared with recent months.
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