As the largest economy in the UK, what recruitment trends have we seen in London so far in 2022? Which sectors saw the most growth, and what specialisms were most sought after by the largest firms?
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report examines labour market trends across key sectors in the London.
It provides a breakdown of hiring; presents vacancy volumes by industry and function; and compares the hiring activity of top firms.
For labour market insights and the trends that drove
recruitment across London in 2022 so far,
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