27th April 2010
Temporary jobs 'provide vital flexibility'

In a recent survey carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG, findings show that contract and temporary jobs grew at their fastest rate for nearly three years.

Commenting on the temporary job market, REC chief executive Kevin Green said that the rise in temporary jobs "shows how they continue to provide vital flexibility for UK businesses as well as a valuable route back into work for job-seekers."

Permanent jobs rise at highest rate for 12 years

The report by over 400 employment agencies also shows that recruitment for permanent staff in the UK is rising at its highest rate for 12 years. The findings claim that the number of permanent staff recruited last month had increased at their strongest rate since October 1997.

However, the news comes amid the recent announcement that the public sector could face massive job cuts, as the health services are forced to find up to £20bn of savings by 2014.

In a KPMG press release, head of business services Bernard Brown commented:

"The jobs market seems to be going from strength to strength. These figures show that private sector confidence is returning and that the UK is exiting recession at a pace."

But he added: "A lot of the current hiring activity is going on in the public sector. The public sector recession, which is clearly on the cards, hasn't hit the jobs market yet but when it does, the upwards trend we have seen over the last couple of months may come to a halt."

For more information about permanent or temporary jobs, or if you are interested in working in the catering and hospitality sector, contact a representative at rd resourcing for full details.