How was the performance for vacancies across England and Wales in 2022? What were the regions dominating hiring? Which were the functions most in-demand? Which industries experienced uplifts, and which firms were the busiest?
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report analyses the recruitment of professionals from different sectors within England and Wales. It observes the trends of the annual and monthly total, compares the busiest sectors, a breakdown of the most wanted roles, and the hiring activity of top firms.
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UK’s National Labour Market in 2022,
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