Skills shortages on the rise as Scottish employment growth outpaces UK

The rate of improvement in Scottish job market conditions picked up from the already substantial pace recorded in June

The rate of improvement in Scottish job market conditions picked up from the already substantial pace recorded in June, and was marginally faster than the UK average for the first time since summer 2003.

Improved business confidence resulted in a further substantial rise in the number of vacancies that clients were seeking to fill.

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