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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DACH & BENELUX – Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, July 2024
The 2023 year saw a dip across both DACH and BENELUX regions, reflected by the EU data. DACH has kept higher numbers than BENELUX since the start of 2022, but this gap is now shortening whilst still being apparent. So far, the first half 2024 is projected to see lower volumes than the full-year estimate.
Corporate Services – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, June 2024
The UK’s political landscape is particularly noteworthy with Europe facing a series of summer elections. If it gains power, the Labour Party has explicitly stated its intention to improve trade relations with the EU. Although specific plans have not been detailed, any shift in this direction could alleviate the sectoral dampening caused by Brexit.
Employment – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, June 2024
On the first of January, the Labour Party announced its new deal for employees, contingent on their expected victory in the next election. Currently projected at an 88% likelihood of winning, businesses will need to review and update employee contracts to comply with the new regulations. Unsurprisingly, law firms are rapidly recruiting to bolster their employment teams faster than other practice areas.
