How are vacancies faring amidst the challenging times in the economic landscape in England and Wales? What are the leading financial sectors and roles? Which regions have the highest activity, and which are the firms leading hiring?
Written in partnership with Morgan McKinley, this report analyses the recruitment of professionals within different sectors in the UK. It observes the trends of the annual and monthly total, compares the skills in demand, a regional breakdown of recruitment, and the hiring activity of top firms.
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UK’s Finance Labour Market in 2022,
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Year in Review – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, January 2025
After a subdued 2023, the UK’s life sciences industry saw stabilised recruitment in 2024, with vacancies rising 5.2% year-on-year to 7,521.
Year in Review – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Amid political transition and economic recovery, 2024 proved largely positive for the UK legal sector, with vacancies rising 14.2% across England and Wales. A post-election surge in M&A activity, especially large-cap buyouts, drove demand for legal professionals, aided by falling interest rates.
Year in Review – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, January 2025
AI adoption into insurance is accelerating as businesses optimise processes to improve outcomes while streamlining headcounts, with claims in particular being impacted. As a result, despite a year where the sector saw record profits, vacancies have fallen by 11.7% in 2024 compared to the year before.
