Thought Leadership
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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
Clinical – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, October 2025
This report examines Europe’s clinical research labour market as it stabilises following a turbulent 2024, with overall hiring projected to rise modestly by 0.4%. It explores how CROs and biotech firms are driving recovery, supported by regulatory clarity and renewed investor confidence, while pharmaceutical companies adopt a more selective, efficiency-focused hiring approach.
C&I – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, October 2025
This report explores the revival of Britain’s Commerce and Industry labour market, with finance vacancies forecast to rise 9.2% in 2025 — the strongest expansion in three years. It highlights how easing inflation, regional investment, and rising demand for tech and tax expertise are reshaping hiring across the UK’s key business hubs.
South – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, September 2025
This report explores labour market trends across the South of England in 2025, led by 8.5% growth in marketing roles and strong hiring in retail, consumer goods, and engineering. It highlights how leading employers such as Balfour Beatty and the University of Oxford are driving regional expansion through investment in infrastructure and innovation.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
Marketing Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
HR Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
Law Firms in the North – Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
Finextra: Fintech hiring compensates for declining demand among banks for risk and compliance roles
Risk and compliance vacancies in traditional banks are expected to decline by 17% in 2024 as banks prioritise stabilization amidst changing market conditions. In contrast, fintech companies are projected to see a 28% rise in such roles, with 1,000 new positions anticipated.
City AM: City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump
Recruitment for London finance jobs is set for a “slight recovery” under the new Labour government, following a June slump before the general election. From April to June, London’s financial sector had 6,093 vacancies, a 4.9% decrease from the same period in 2023, according to a report by Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
Fintech Alliance: UK Fintech Job Vacancies Surge as Investors Flock Back to London
London is witnessing a substantial increase in fintech job vacancies, spurred by renewed investor interest and technological advancements.
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Private Sector Pulls Ahead While Public Sector Lags
UK pay growth is diverging, with public sector wages up 6.0% versus 4.4% in the private sector, while productivity continues to lag. Economists warn this imbalance risks fuelling inflation as firms turn to AI and automation to offset rising labour costs
The Political Parties are now polarising on Economic Policy
UK borrowing costs have hit a 27-year high of 5.7%, with debt interest now consuming 17.9% of tax revenues—up from 9% in 2019. Inflation-linked bonds and a widening deficit are intensifying fiscal pressure, as the government faces tough choices between tax hikes, spending cuts, and market confidence.
The Deepening Youth Employment Crisis
The number of young people in the UK not in education, employment or training has risen to 948,000 — a 22% increase since before the pandemic. A new government scheme promises work placements for long-term claimants, but questions remain over sanctions, job quality, and whether it tackles the deeper structural issues driving youth unemployment.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
Pushing on Through… to create Profit, Purpose and Positive Choice
James Osborne | The Recruitment Network When entrepreneurial recruiters embark on the journey of leaving the safety of employed status within an established agency to launch out on their own, there are often a number of key drivers behind their reasons for doing so....
How much would you pay for a silver bullet?
Warren Kemp | CEO of Recruitment Matters International The recruitment industry first started in 1873: John Gabbitas opened up his education recruitment business three years before the telephone was invented. The recruitment sector now has more people...
Recruitment Entrepreneurs: The First 100 Days by Graeme Read
Graeme Read | 3RInside Getting your business on the right trajectory is essential and the first 100 days are critical for any new enterprise. Day Zero: Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Without a viable business plan, it’s...
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Webinar: Q3 Labour Market Update
Join us for the Q3 Labour Market Update webinar, featuring insights from James Chaplin (Vacancysoft) and Samantha Hurley (APSCo). Discover key recruitment trends, surging industries, in-demand skills, and predictions for future growth in the job market. Don’t miss out!
Webinar: IT Job Watch – October
Join James Chaplin, CEO of Vacancysoft, as he shares key insights into the evolving IT job market. Explore trends in IT vacancies dynamics, regional shifts, SME recruitment surges, and in-demand skills. Gain actionable data on market direction, VC funding, and economic factors impacting the industry. Register now!
Webinar: IT Job Watch – September
Join us for an enlightening session with James Chaplin, CEO of Vacancysoft, as he shares the latest insights on the IT job market. Discover the market’s direction and the impact of macroeconomic data. Learn about skills in demand, SME recruitment surges, and key trends shaping the industry. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your recruitment strategy with actionable insights!
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UK 2022 Review: Scientific vacancies in the Golden Triangle behind 2021 levels with Cambridge leading the way —new report with Cpl Life Sciences
UK 2022 Review: Scientific vacancies in the Golden Triangle behind 2021 levels with Cambridge leading the way Our latest report in partnership with CPL Life Sciences Hiring levels across Golden Triangle cities were down 9.1% year-on-year New scientific jobs in...
Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London—new report with Harrison Holgate
Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London! The latest report in partnership with Harrison Holgate! Outside London, vacancies for the rest of England and Wales experienced a buoyant 2022, up 48.2% from 2021 Overall insurance vacancies in the...
Accounting & Finance – UK Finance Labour Trends, March 2023
Accounting & Finance - UK Finance Labour Trends, March 2023 Accountancy vacancies saw significant rises in vacancies in 2022, with London top of the table again. But what big name firm pushed Barclays all the way for hiring the hottest talent? Written In...
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