Permanent job placements in the U.K. grew at the fastest pace in nine months in November, the Report on Jobs compiled by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and IHS Markit showed Thursday.
The number of people placed in permanent jobs rose again in November, with the rate of growth quickening to its sharpest since February.
Similarly, the temporary or contract staff placements increased at the fastest rate in seven months.
Data showed that demand for both permanent and temporary staff climbed at steeper rates in November.
At the same time, the availability of staff for both permanent and temporary/contract roles continued to fall in November.
On a regional basis, the North continued to see the strongest increase in permanent placements, while the Midlands also saw marked growth. The only region showed decline was Scotland.
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