The start of the second quarter saw a further marked increase in hiring activity across Scotland, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland survey.
That said, the seasonally-adjusted Permanent Placements Index slid from 71.7 in March to 65 in April, signalling the softest increase in permanent staff appointments in the year to date.
In contrast, temporary billings expanded at the quickest rate since last September. Recruiters also noted that candidate availability fell more sharply, while demand for staff surged higher during the latest survey period.
