Optimistic employers have their say

The latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) survey has revealed that confidence about the future is growing among employers, with over 95% of those surveyed saying that they anticipate a rise, or at least a leveling off, in the number of permanent staff working for them in the next three months. This figure represents a 2% increase over the previous month.

The outlook also looks positive over the longer term, with 94% of employers stating that they expect to either maintain or increase numbers of permanent staff during the next 12 months. Roger Tweedy, Director of Research at the REC's, said:

"Following last month's slight dip in employer confidence businesses are forging ahead with plans to stabilise or expand their workforces. This fits with the feedback from professional recruiters on the ground, who are reporting increased hiring activity in most sectors."

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