Permanent placements rose at a near-record pace during February, while the upturn in temporary billings accelerated from January's 17-month low.
The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey showed that demand for staff also picked up, with permanent vacancy growth hitting the fastest since last November and demand for temp staff also rising at a historically marked pace.
Subsequently, staff availability deteriorated further, with the rates of decline remaining rapid despite easing since January. Strong demand for workers placed further upwards pressure on rates of pay in February.
