Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said:

“After a long recruitment winter, these figures show truly hopeful signs. Temporary and contract work once again leads the way, as firms react to demand without yet feeling confident enough to commit to larger scale permanent hiring. Though that too looks like it may change. With a new Prime Minister coming, there is a clear message here from business. The potential for the growth the country needs is here – but not if the Government pours more uncertainty and cost onto the private sector. It’s time to back business and work in partnership, not hand down costs and regulation from on high. That’s what contributed to unworkable proposals on guaranteed hours and a National Insurance bill that has driven youth unemployment up. It’s time to change that.”