Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec
14 May 2021|
Growth in new job adverts accelerates as confidence rises and restrictions ease
As the recovery gathers momentum and lockdown eases further, businesses are becoming increasingly confident about hiring new staff.
181,000 new job adverts posted in the first week of May, equalling a total of 1.53 million active job adverts in the UK
Follows record high of 211,000 new job postings in the final week of April
Easing of lockdown has translated into increased confidence in the economic outlook and more job adverts
Continued growth for roles in hospitality, as well as more adverts in other service industries