The Scottish job market continued to perform strongly in December, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report. A further robust expansion of staff appointments was recorded, with permanent placements rising at the fastest pace for more than three years. Wages and salaries continued to rise, in part driven by shortages of skilled staff. The rate of improvement of labour market conditions in Scotland remained above the UK average for the eighth consecutive month.
Engineering & Construction workers were the most sought-after type of permanent employee. IT & Computing was the most in-demand temp category. The report’s unique ’Barometer’ signalled an improvement in Scottish labour market conditions for the twenty-ninth successive month in December. The Barometer was little-changed from the previous month at 60.4, to signal a marked rate of improvement.
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Scottish Job Market ended 2005 on a buoyant note
The Scottish job market continued to perform strongly in December, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report
