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November 2016 Job Market Report
Here is the November 2016 summary of the national jobs market survey. Badger Associates contibutes for our region and, generally, we are finding that the national findings are reflected locally.
Staff appointments rise at faster pace
Permanent staff placements continued to rise in November, with the rate of growth quickening to its sharpest since February. Temporary/contract staff appointments also rose at a quicker pace, with the rate of growth reaching a seven-month high.
Demand for staff remains robust
The latest survey pointed to further strong demand for staff, with employee vacancies rising at steeper rates for both permanent and temporary roles.
Faster decline in candidate availability
The availability of staff for filling job vacancies continued to fall during November. Latest data pointed to the fastest decline in permanent staff availability for eight months, while temporary staff availability also dropped at a quicker rate.
Stronger rates of pay growth
The rate of growth in permanent starting salaries edged up to a six-month high in November. Short-term pay rates also continued to rise, and at the fastest rate since August.