Hiring activity across Scotland fell into decline during October, with both permanent staff appointments and temporary billings contracting.
The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey showed that permanent jobs have now fallen in two of the past three months, while the downturn in temporary posts was the first seen since August 2020.
October data also revealed further increases in starting salaries and temporary wages. However, rates of inflation continued to ease, signalling a mild waning of pressure on pay.
