How are vacancies in the Midlands faring in 2022? Which sectors are experiencing an uplift? Which regions are the busiest, and which are the firms leading in recruitment? Download our report and find out.
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report analyses the recruitment of professionals from different sectors within the Midlands. It observes the annual and monthly totals trends, compares the most wanted sectors, a regional breakdown of recruitment, and the hiring activity of top firms.
To discover more labour market insights and the trends that drove recruitment
across the Midlands in 2022, download our report now!
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