The latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs revealed that April saw the fastest increase in demand for permanent workers in more than 2.5 years, while appointments to permanent positions rose for the seventh month in a row.
In addition, the research discovered that wage inflation is improving, with Edinburgh showing the sharpest increases in permanent and temporary pay rates.
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer, which aims to illustrate the overall condition of the Scottish jobs market, currently stands at 54.3 points - its highest level since the start of 2008.
Donald MacRae, chief economist at the Bank of Scotland, said the increasing demand for permanent staff 'is further evidence of the recovery in the Scottish economy'.
Recently, employment expert Cheryl Morgan suggested that an increasing number of companies will boost their recruitment efforts in the coming months.
In addition, the research discovered that wage inflation is improving, with Edinburgh showing the sharpest increases in permanent and temporary pay rates.
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer, which aims to illustrate the overall condition of the Scottish jobs market, currently stands at 54.3 points - its highest level since the start of 2008.
Donald MacRae, chief economist at the Bank of Scotland, said the increasing demand for permanent staff 'is further evidence of the recovery in the Scottish economy'.
Recently, employment expert Cheryl Morgan suggested that an increasing number of companies will boost their recruitment efforts in the coming months.
