As the largest regional economy in the UK, what recruitment trends have we seen in the Midlands 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 Midlands.
It provides a breakdown of hiring across the region; 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 the Midlands in 2022 so far, download the report now!
Latest reports
North West England – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, March 2024
After enduring a challenging six months, which ultimately led to the UK entering a technical recession, signs of recovery are finally beginning to emerge. The North West region has managed to increase its share of the national total from 7.5% in 2022 to 8.5% in 2023. Turning to the current year, we observe an uptick in the northwest’s monthly average, increasing by 5.3% compared to 2023, which bodes well for regional recruiters.
Australia Legal Sector Trends, March 2024
The beginning months of 2024 have shown a decrease in recruitment compared to the post-pandemic boom seen in 2021-2023. Despite a dip in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Australian legal market experienced robust growth over the following years.
Year in Review: UK Tech Labour Market Trends, February 2024
The deceleration of tech-centric sectors in London during 2023 mirrors the broader downturn experienced across the UK, with IT vacancies plummeting by 50.5% in the capital compared to 36.3% regionally. Hence the fact that demand for IT professionals has fallen 42.8% compared to the peaks seen in 2022, is a temporary blip.
