Fewer people placed into jobs, say recruiters

THE number of people placed into permanent jobs fell for the first time in four months in October, new research shows.Recruiters said uncertainty over the economic outlook and concerns over costs led employers to approach hiring decisions with more caution.Placements into temporary jobs also fell after rising for six consecutive months, a study among 400 recruitment firms found.The number of candidates for jobs rose amid redundancies and fewer vacancies, said the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG report.