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UK companies opting to hire temporary workers over permanent staff, recruitment firms say
Published 8 June 2026 ยท world
Report blames Middle East conflict and rising business costs for fragile jobs market and steep fall in recruitment UK companies are increasingly hiring temporary workers
Report blames Middle East conflict and rising business costs for fragile jobs market and steep fall in recruitment UK companies are increasingly hiring temporary workers instead of permanent staff because of low confidence in the economy and higher cost pressures, according to a report. Recruiters reported a strong increase in offers of temporary roles in May, according to new research from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Continue reading...
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 11:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Report blames Middle East conflict and rising business costs for fragile jobs market and steep fall in recruitment UK companies are increasingly hiring temporary workers instead of permanent staff because of low confidence in the economy and higher cost pressures, according to a report.
Recruiters reported a strong increase in offers of temporary roles in May, according to new research from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).