Professional recruitment firms now have 9% more vacancies on their books than this time last year according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is despite the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), revealing that overall employment levels dipped by...

Why is there such a difference in permanent v’s agency pay? A third of employers (36 per cent) say that temporary workers earn more than they would on a permanent contract at their company, and fifty-six per cent say temporary workers earn the same. Only two per cent say...

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Permanent appointments growth still strong in October, despite easing Pay growth moderates Staff availability continues...

IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, has welcomed a new report calling for freelancing to be put at the heart of public policy. The Freelancing Agenda launched today by the Labour Finance and Industry Group calls for a range of recommendations to make it easier...

Demand for staff considerably higher in the private sector The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. – Demand for staff increases at...