Sharp contractions in permanent placements and temp billings
Substantial rise in staff supply
Pay pressures ease
Commenting on the latest survey results, Emma Gibson, Office Senior
Partner for KPMG Reading said:
“The region's labour market is still largely at a standstill as employers delay investment decisions – including recruitment - until business confidence returns.
“Starting salaries are beginning to rise again, as cautious employers carefully recruit essential skills that they cannot do without and are prepared to pay a premium to secure the best candidates.
“Until business confidence improves, prudent employers are focused on retaining staff and upskilling their existing workforce to be in the best shape to seize on growth opportunities as the economy continues to improve.”
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