UK's PageGroup H1 profit halves on lacklustre hiring market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 08 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
PageGroup's Profit Decline: PageGroup reported a 53.7% drop in operating profit for the first half of the year, attributing this decline to reduced job openings and interviews amid economic uncertainties, with a forecasted annual profit below analyst expectations.
Hiring Market Challenges: The recruitment sector is facing a tough hiring environment, characterized by candidates' reluctance to change jobs and prolonged vacancy filling processes, compounded by upcoming national elections affecting market confidence.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
