- Year-on-year, the Index fell by 41%, or 77 points. This is the fifth straight month that the Index has fallen on a yearly basis
- In March, the dip was driven by fewer job opportunities in the legal; marketing; and healthcare sectors
- Online recruitment activity increased most for education workers and the sector showed positive year-on-year growth. Opportunities in production also grew in March
- Demand fell for most occupational groups, with skilled agricultural workers; professionals; and craft and related workers hit hardest
- The majority of UK regions suffered a decline. Scotland experienced the greatest decline; all regions saw an annual fall in demand