Economics
British Companies Accelerate Hiring as Economy Unlocks
- Hiring rises further from May to 16% above level in June 2019
- Demand for staff strongest in face-to-face contact sectors
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U.K. firms stepped up their hiring spree in June as the government prepared to remove remaining restrictions on the economy.
New data from networking website LinkedIn shows hiring rose 7% from May to stand almost 16% above June 2019 levels. Demand for staff was strongest in sectors with greater reliance on in-person contact, including wellness and fitness, health care and retail. Construction hiring also surged.