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Finance 2021 Review: UK banking jobs at record levels with NatWest & Nationwide in pandemic hiring comebacks
UK banking vacancies hit an all-time high in 2021 despite covid restrictions, general sector underperformance and the post-Brexit financial services agreement still unresolved. Read the report now for more.
National 2021 Review: Vacancies reach all-time high as London dominates labour market with record 20k+ new jobs
New jobs in the UK reached record levels in 2021, with the TMT sector accounting for the most new vacancies in a year when remote working became the norm across British business, according to APSCo and Vacancysoft. Read the report now.
Record job growth in Irish life sciences driven by surge in biotech vacancies
Ireland’s life sciences industry is enjoying a record year of recruitment as it recovers from the effects of the pandemic and strengthens its reputation as a global pharmaceutical hub, according to new research.
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Law — 2021 UK Labour Market Review
In another tough year across the British economy, how did the labour market for the legal sector fare? In which sectors did in-house legal teams grow or contract, and where did law firms concentrate their recruitment efforts? Download our review of 2021 now to find out.
Finance — 2021 UK Labour Market Review
Download our 2021 labour market review of the UK financial sector and find out how recruitment fared in another testing year for the banking industry — complete with analyses of hiring levels of specialist functions, regional totals and the hiring activity of top firms.
National — 2021 UK Labour Market Review
In another difficult year for the UK economy, what were the recruitment trends emerging in England and Wales in 2021? Which sectors saw the most growth, and what specialisms were most sought after by the largest firms? Read our annual review now to find out.
Technology — 2021 UK Labour Market Review
How did IT vacancies in England and Wales fare over 2021? Which sectors saw growth in new IT jobs, and what specialisms were most in demand? For these and other insights into the technology sector, download our annual report now.
Ireland — Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, November 2021
How are scientific vacancies in Irish life sciences faring in 2021? Hiring for which function is showing a surprise surge in demand? For these and other insights in the Irish life sciences sector, download our report.
Cyber Security — UK Tech Labour Market Trends, November 2021
Have recruitment levels for IT security professionals grown since the pandemic accelerated the UK’s digital transformation? Which firms have boosted their ranks with cyber security experts? Download our report to find out.
BBC News: £150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff
BBC News published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how vacancies for London-based associates rose 131% year-on-year last year. Read the full article here.
City A.M.: Katten hikes London associate pay as competition for City law firms soar
City A.M. published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how London-based law firms have been struggling to fill job vacancies during the pandemic. Read the full article here.
FT: London law firms struggle to fill jobs as competition for applicants soars
The FT published a story using Vacancysoft data on how London-based law firms are struggling to fill job vacancies as soaring demand for legal services has resulted in a shortage of permanent staff. Read it here now.
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When could a move abroad make sense?
With the UK experiencing a record cold snap, the idea of moving country to escape from the weather certainly has an appeal, that being the case, what are the implications for working abroad for a period? Working in a different country and culture requires you to adapt...
Should pets be allowed in the workplace?
June 24th 2022 heralds ‘bring your dog to work day,’ so ahead of that it is worth thinking about the benefits having a pet in the office can bring. It is widely known that pets can help reduce stress, where the health benefits of being around a domestic animal...
Poll: 68% of recruiters hiring for growth and expansion
Vacancy Tracker Poll: 68% of recruiters hiring for growth and expansionSince the beginning of 2021 we have been polling our clients in the recruitment industry monthly. To ascertain what the biggest single cause of vacancy instructions has been, between replacement...
