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!

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London – Insurance, UK Labour Market Trends, July 2023

London – Insurance, UK Labour Market Trends, July 2023

As one of the largest insurance markets in the world, the UK industry is surpassed in size only by the U.S., China, and Japan, where London is at the heart of that. With that, since quantitative tightening was initiated last summer, nearly all other market segments have slowed down in the capital. Not with Insurance, with January 2023 hitting all-time record levels according to Insurance specialists Harrison Holgate, and labour market data analysts Vacancysoft.

National – Regional Labour Market Trends, August 2023

National – Regional Labour Market Trends, August 2023

After a roller coaster period, with record numbers of vacancies in 2022, there are signs the market is now starting to normalise, where by most accounts, it is now stabilising at the levels seen in 2019, so before the pandemic according to a new report by APSCo, and labour market data analysts Vacancysoft.

Procurement – EEA/UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, July 2023

Procurement – EEA/UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, July 2023

Within the EU-27, the month of March 2023 witnessed the highest monthly total this year with 461 published Procurement/Supply Chain jobs. However, Q2 has seen a marked dip since then, hence the EU-27 countries are expected to undergo a decrease of 11.8% in 2023, according to Life Sciences specialists CPL, and labour market data analysts Vacancysoft.

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