Recruitment activity across the Scottish labour market increased again in July, although permanent placements expanded at the softest pace in 17 months, as greater economic uncertainty dampened overall hiring plans.
The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs showed that temporary billings rose sharply, however, with growth picking up from June.
At the same time, demand for permanent staff softened, as growth in vacancies hit a 16-month low. Although rates of starting pay continued to rise sharply, recruiters noted softer rises in both starting salaries and temp wages compared to June.
