Confidence in the labour market in France has improved in the 3rd quarter of 2016 as 44% of jobseekers say they are confident in the labour market’s improvement, an increase of 3% compared to last year according to data from PageGroup.

PageGroup stated that the increase in confidence in the labour market is attributed to a favourable economic environment in 2016.

"We have seen the last three years intensify the pace of digitalisation processes within companies, regardless of their industry or their heart of business,” Isabelle Bastide, President PageGroup France, said.

PageGroup data showed an improvement in the construction sector during the period with the number of hires increasing for project management and construction companies.

Furthermore, SMEs and medium-sized companies also showed improvement and the healthcare sector showed growth as well.