Demand for staff hit a record high amid strong economic growth following the relaxation of Covid restrictionsStarting salaries are rising at the fastest rate in at least 24 years as a chronic shortage of workers continues to drive up pay offers, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Demand for staff hit a record high amid strong economic growth as Covid restrictions were eased, but employers complained of a shortage of candidates. SponsoredThe level of permanent placements in July was second only to June since the survey began in 1997. Temporary work billings expanded at the quickest rate since June 1998. The confederation said that the rapid decline in candidate numbers had been “driven by concerns over job security due to the pandemic, a lack of European

Source: The Times August 05, 2021 23:14 UTC