With the publication of the latest Labour Market Statistics from the Office for National Statistics, Tom Lovell, group managing director at specialist recruiter, REED, comments:
“We are seeing signs of a strengthening job market in 2013 as confidence returns to the market. We carried out research with 1,500 employers and employees and found that more than a third (39%) of UK workers are looking for new job opportunities in 2013. Three quarters (74%) of the workforce are also feeling secure in their employment, which is sparking confidence for many to look for their next role.
“The latest reed.co.uk Job Index, which tracks employment trends across the UK, also showed that the jobs market started 2013 at its strongest for three years, with a 10% increase in new job opportunities year-on-year.
“The jobs market is a good indication of the mood of business and the increase we have seen in job opportunities over the past year indicates economic confidence. Businesses are feeling confident to invest in talent and it is encouraging that this has now translated into confidence for workers to look for new roles too.”
For more insight into the UK jobs market, request a copy of the REED 2013 Salary and Market Insight report at www.reedglobal.com
