10 Jun Executive Summary

The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. Find the executive summary below:

The main findings for May are:

Permanent placements fall again in May

The number of people placed into permanent job roles fell for the fourth time in the past five months in May, and at a quicker pace than in April. At the same time, temp billings expanded only marginally, with growth hitting a 73-month low. There were many reports that hiring activity was dampened by uncertainty, but also mentions that demand for staff had weakened compared to earlier in the year.

Vacancy growth holds close to multi-year low

Recruitment agencies signalled a slightly stronger rise in overall vacancies during May, but growth remained close to April’s 80-month low. Although both permanent and temporary job openings rose solidly, rates of increase remained notably weaker than their historical averages.

Uncertainty weighs on candidate supply

Ongoing Brexit-related uncertainty and generally tight labour market conditions were cited as key factors weighing on candidate availability during May. Furthermore, both permanent and temporary staff supply declined at faster rates than in April.

Starting salary inflation softens to 25-month low

Although salaries awarded to permanent starters continued to grow sharply in May, the rate of inflation was the least marked for just over two years. In contrast, temp wages increased at the quickest pace for six months. Panellists commonly stated that competition for scarce workers continued to place upward pressure on pay.

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