The main findings for January are:

Stronger rises in staff appointments...
Permanent staff placements and temporary/contract staff billings both rose at faster rates in January. The latest increases were the most marked for six and seven months respectively.

...supported by improved demand for staff
Recruitment consultants reported that increased staff appointments reflected a further rise in vacancy levels at employers. Overall demand for staff grew at the fastest pace since last June.

Pay pressures remained subdued...
Although average salaries for permanent staff continued to rise in January, the rate of inflation eased slightly since December and remained below the survey’s long-run trend. Hourly rates of pay for short-term workers decreased marginally since the previous month.

...as recruiters faced few difficulties finding suitable candidates
The availability of staff to fill permanent jobs remained broadly stable in January, following three months of growth. Temporary/contract staff availability continued to improve at a marked pace