This event will present an in-depth analysis of how the Labour Government’s IS-8 strategy and wider £80bn investment programme are already reshaping the UK job market across key strategic industries and regions. This event will also explore emerging growth sectors and skills demands amid rising geopolitical tensions, with insights from leading industry bodies and experts, followed by an interactive panel discussion for attendees.
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As salaries surge to match inflation, so businesses are shifting hiring away from the capital. In my previous post, recruitment is tidal, I referenced that in terms of macro job flow, what we are seeing is that 2023 is now mirroring 2019. However, there is one key distinction in that whilst activity in London is flat (vacancies in 2023 are currently on track to match 2019 exactly) outside the capital, we are seeing growth of 25.6% in terms of the monthly average, when comparing this year, to 2019, before COVID.
At first glance, 2023 looks pretty bleak. After all, there has been a dip in vacancies, year on year, of 34% in terms of the monthly average. Businesses which for the last two years were just non-stop recruiting, this year have suddenly slowed down and for recruiters, there are many who are still adapting to this reality…
The UK market has had a three-year rollercoaster like no other in memory. From the pandemic, to the post lockdown surge, such have been the extremes, 2019, the last time we had a regular market, feels a long time ago…
