Manpower Employment Outlook Survey suggests recruitment slowdown

Scotland’s employers are looking to take on staff at the beginning of next year, but confidence has dipped following the referendum.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey asked if employers intend to add to or reduce their workforce in the coming quarter.

“Scottish employers are entering the new year with plans to take on staff, although at a slightly slower rate than we saw in the second half of 2014,” said Amanda White of Manpower UK.

“The outcome (of the referendum) has been decided, but we have seen little pick-up in the outlook.

“Demand for candidates in Scotland’s largest cities is keeping the country’s jobs outlook in the black,” Ms White added.