Uncertainty over the result of the next week's independence referendum may have knocked the confidence of employers in Scotland, according to a survey.
Manpower's employment outlook study measured a six-point fall for Scotland compared to its last survey - with growth in the fourth quarter of 2014 currently expected to be half that of the wider UK.
Hiring intentions nationwide also deteriorated, the survey found, with not only the referendum result knocking UK confidence.
The study was released 24 hours after financial markets reacted negatively to a poll showing the Yes campaign in the lead.
James Hick, managing director of ManpowerGroup Solutions, said: "The UK jobs market has experienced an unprecedented boom so far in 2014, with job creation peaking at its highest level since records began in 1971.
"This raises questions about whether the phenomenal level of job creation we've seen can be sustained.
"The fourth quarter's Outlook suggests it can't, with a two-point fall in hiring intentions - the sharpest dip we've seen in three years.
"While the UK economy is in robust health, there are issues that may be making employers more cautious.
"The eurozone's recovery is stalling, and the UK faces a period of political uncertainty with the Scottish independence referendum, a General Election and a potential vote on EU membership all on the horizon".
Manpower said its previous outlook study indicated that employers in Scotland remained confident about their hiring plans in the run up to the referendum but as September 18 drew closer, that confidence took a tumble.
Mr Hick added: "This could be due to the hesitance of employers to take on staff while there is a big question mark hanging over Scotland's future.
"However, the decline could also be down to the short-term nature of some of the recent hiring we've seen, fulfilling the demands of Scotland's Summer of Sport ...like the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles.
"It looks like the booming temporary jobs market may have left Scotland at the same time as the Commonwealth Games baton".
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