April brought welcome relief after a sharp two-month slide. Permanent job openings rose 25% MoM, recovering from a difficult February and March, while temporary roles climbed 10%. However, permanent openings are still nearly 7% below April 2025, even as temporary volumes have largely held up, sitting just 1.6% ahead YoY. The widening gap between placement types signals that employers are continuing to lean on flexibility while holding back on longer term headcount commitments.