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• 2024 Recruitment Market Summary - Recovery on the Horizon

  Thursday, November 21, 2024

  As we review the latest trends in the job market, it’s clear that while there are challenges, there are also key opportunities for recovery and growth. The most recent KPMG and REC Report on Jobs offers valuable insights into the current state of hiring, and while the market may seem cautious, there are promising signs ahead...

• 2024 September/October Recruitment Outlook - Ongoing Challenges in a Stabilising Market

  Friday, September 20, 2024

  The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs is packed with insights, uncovering the latest trends in the jobs market...

• 2024 August Recruitment - Stabilisation Amidst Uncertainty

  Sunday, September 1, 2024

  Discover key insights into permanent and temporary employment, salary and more in our latest comprehensive analysis...

• 2024 June Recruitment Outlook - Resilience in a Complex Market

  Monday, July 1, 2024

  Despite the complexities of the current economic landscape, the UK labour market demonstrates resilience...

• 2024 April Recruitment Outlook: Resilience and Adaptability

  Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  In the ever-evolving landscape of the London job market, it's paramount to remain informed and resilient...

• 2024 March Recruitment Outlook: Cautious Jobs Market

  Monday, April 1, 2024

  The beginning of the year brought a continuation of a cautious jobs market...

• 2024 February Recruitment Outlook: Employment Confidence

  Monday, March 25, 2024

  London typically leads the way when it comes to the jobs market, and that’s what we’ve seen in the latest data. Read on to learn more.

• 2024 January Recruitment Outlook

  Wednesday, February 28, 2024

  The most recent data from the REC’s ‘Report on Jobs’ shows signs that 2024 will see business confidence return and hiring plans getting underway once more. The end of 2023 was characterised by quite a tight jobs market, especially in London and the South East, so this is welcome news. Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive said, “The averages hide a great deal of variability in regions and sectors though. The ongoing stronger performance of the private sector on new vacancies is also a notable positive signal.” It’s important to explore the data in detail so that we unearth what’s relevant for our clients and candidates.

• 2023 November Recruitment Outlook: Job Market Resilience

  Thursday, December 7, 2023

  The UK jobs market is notably resilient, particularly due to our use of temporary jobs. That’s what we’re seeing – employers managing their hiring needs by turning to temps, likely until there’s greater stability in the New Year.

• 2023 October Recruitment Outlook: Optimism and Growth

  Friday, November 10, 2023

  Amid concerns in the recruitment market due to broader economic trends, the most recent Report on Jobs from the REC presents an increasingly positive and cautiously optimistic outlook.