For 45 months, permanent placements fell. In July, they stopped - the first month without a decline since October 2022. The fall has ended; growth hasn't started. But temporary hiring grew for a fourth month, and starting salaries rose at their fastest rate in six months. Which raises the real question: after three years of freezes and exceptions, is the workforce mix you have one you'd choose again? Read the August Talent Trends Report for more.