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The main findings for April 2011 are:
Permanent placements increased at faster pace...
Permanent staff appointments rose at a strong and accelerated rate in April, although growth remained below February’s ten-month high. The increase was attributed by panellists to a further marked rise in demand for permanent staff.
...but growth of temp billings eased
The pace of expansion of temporary/contract staff billings eased to the lowest of 2011 so far. There were reports from survey respondents linking the weaker rise in short-term appointments to softer demand from public sector clients.
Pay inflation edged higher
The rate of inflation of permanent staff salaries quickened to the highest for nine months during April, and was slightly above the survey’s long-run average. Temp pay rose at the fastest pace in a year.
Staff availability continued to rise
Recruitment consultants reported a further improvement in the availability of candidates during April. Permanent staff availability increased marginally, while temporary/contract staff availability rose at a solid pace.
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