Growth of temporary employment also slowed to its second-weakest level in the 11 months since job creation got under way again last year, as Scottish labour market conditions remained extremely challenging.
Permanent employment in Scotland fell for the first time in 10 months during July, according to the latest Bank of Scotland labour market barometer.
Growth of temporary employment also slowed to its second-weakest level in the 11 months since job creation got under way again last year, as Scottish labour market conditions remained extremely challenging.