Employment Outlook Stronger

The UK’s employment outlook now stands at its best level since 2008 according to Manpower Group. Employers in Wales report the most optimism with a +15% outlook. The southern half of the UK continues to perform well with the South West reporting an outlook of +5%, the East of England +4%, and the South East +3%. Businesses in London retain a positive outlook of +2%.

Yorkshire and Humberside fell to -8%, Scotland at -2% and the North West is down at -3%. The North East reports an outlook of +9%. The East Midlands remains at +6%, and the West Midlands is at +5%.