Jobs growth to accelerate in festive quarter, Manpower survey shows
ONLY a few of the South African employers surveyed intend to employ more people in the fourth quarter of 2016.The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, in which 755 employers participated, found that only 15% of them expected to increase staffing levels in the October to December period.Six percent forecast a decrease and 78% anticipated no change, the survey showed on Tuesday.Despite this, hiring plans — at 9% — are two percentage points stronger when compared with the previous quarter and three percentage points higher than a year earlier.READ THIS: Productivity falls while labour costs rise, says Reserve BankWhile staffing levels are forecast to increase in all 10 sectors during the coming quarter, job opportunities will be strongest in the wholesale and retail trade; and transport, storage and communication sectors. The wholesale and retail sector traditionally employs more people during the festive season."Hiring gains in the wholesale and retail trade sector are usually expecte...
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