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Fifth of employers uncertain about permanent hiring plans

Economic uncertainty continues to affect hiring decisions, with almost one-fifth (18%) of employers unsure whether they need to increase their permanent headcount in the next four to 12 months.

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation's JobsOutlook survey also found that the same number (18%) of employers expected to increase permanent staff in the same period, down from 23% in February 2017.