KPMG and REC report

“hiring for permanent places dropped to a reading of 44.1 in May”

“This slump marks the 44th consecutive month of decline for permanent placements”

“the longest period of contraction since the survey began in 1997”

“The index for temporary bills jumped to 52.2, marking the strongest rate of short-term recruitment growth since April 2023”

“The overall demand for staff fell at its quickest pace in three months, with the total vacancies index sliding to 45.9”