Permanent job activity increased in October, a positive sign that hiring demand is strengthening. However, permanent fill rates declined this month after a longstanding upward trend. One reason could be that while job orders per recruiter have been increasing since August, there has also been a rise in submissions per job, suggesting clients are being highly selective in the hiring process.
For temporary jobs, activity has slowed this month, with the job volume index falling from 98 to 95. However, last month’s performance was particularly strong, so these numbers still outpace what we saw earlier this year. Temporary positions continue to outnumber permanent ones, a trend that’s remained consistent throughout 2025.
Overall, the outlook for permanent hiring is encouraging, but the temporary job market, which has been strong, may be leveling off.
