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Spring 2026 Following our Autumn 2025 – Early 2026 updates, the first quarter of 2026 has reinforced a picture many local employers already recognise: the recruitment market remains [...]

Building on our Autumn 2025 Market Summary, here’s what changed in the last three months of 2025 and what we’re seeing at the start of 2026. The last three months of 2025 at a glance Hiring [...]

Let’s face it – 2025 hasn’t given us much to celebrate so far. The government continues to talk about its ambition to grow the economy, yet its actions often seem to contradict those aims. [...]

May’s GDP figures show that the UK economy shrank — and while there are many possible reasons, one clear contributing factor is the recent increase in Employers’ National Insurance (ENI), [...]

In a significant shift towards modernising the traditional work structure, 200 UK companies have recently committed to a permanent four-day working week without reducing employee pay. This change [...]

As we welcome in the new year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the evolving recruitment landscape and the potential it holds for 2025. Building on the cautious optimism we highlighted in [...]

The recruitment landscape is evolving rapidly, yet one challenge persists: the disconnect between client expectations and the reality of hiring. This is especially evident when it comes to salary [...]

In today’s workplace, employers are increasingly recognising the value of a diverse workforce, especially when it comes to generational balance. While younger employees bring fresh perspectives, [...]

As we move into autumn, there’s a noticeable shift in the recruitment landscape. After a year of slow hiring trends, optimism is beginning to build. The past several months have seen businesses [...]

As the political landscape in the UK shifts, the prospect of a Labour government brings both anticipation and uncertainty for various industries. For the recruitment sector, these changes can [...]