The latest Hiring Trends analysis from APSCo indicates a mixed recruitment landscape in the UK, with a notable 17% rise in contract roles and a 19% increase in new permanent positions over three months, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Optimism persists in highly skilled sectors, driven by talent shortages. Moya Rylands suggests the effects of government initiatives will unfold over time, highlighting that increased job vacancies stem from filling resourcing gaps rather than proactive hiring. January brought a typical surge in recruitment, emphasizing the market's potential recovery.
Employers are responding to resourcing gaps triggered by skill shortages rather than expanding ahead of the NICs increase.
We see positive signs in the skilled recruitment market, with a reported 17% increase in contract roles and permanent roles up by 19%.
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