Scotland's labour market saw a further rise in hiring activity at the start of 2022, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs .
However, there were signs of a shift towards permanent roles, as the rate of increase in permanent staff appointments accelerated to the second-fastest on record, while the latest upturn in temporary billings was only mild.
Meanwhile, demand for staff remained historically elevated though the rates of vacancy growth cooled form December, but candidate availability deteriorated rapidly again.
