The key findings of the Q4 2016 survey include:
UK employers report cautiously optimistic hiring intentions for the October-December time frame. With 8% of employers expecting to increase staffing levels, 4% anticipating a decrease and 87% forecasting no change, the resulting Net Employment Outlook is +4%.
Once the data is adjusted to allow for seasonal variation, the outlook stands at +5%. Hiring prospects remain unchanged compared to last quarter and Quarter 4 2015.
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