Scottish jobs market deteriorates, permanent staff placements decline, and job vacancies fall.

The Scottish jobs market remains fragile amid increased market uncertainty, as per Royal Bank of Scotland's latest Report on Jobs in Scotland. Permanent staff placements have deteriorated in March, with the index at 42.6, below the 50 threshold. Temporary billings rose, but the rate of expansion was modest. The number of job vacancies fell over the past eight months, with demand for permanent staff dropping.

April 07, 2024
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