Thought Leadership
See our latest news, market reports, executive comment and recent newsletters — and discover which media outlets use Vacancysoft thought leadership and data to enhance their stories
We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
Year in Review – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Regional disparities in recruitment highlight increasing economic imbalances across the UK. In 2024, London was the only region to see YoY growth, boosting its share of total vacancies from 34.4% to 36.8%.
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.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
SAP 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.
Manchester 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.
IT Development London 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.
Global Recruiter: British AI/Data Firm Invests into Ukraine
Vacancysoft, the leading labour analytics firm for the UK market is expanding its team in Ukraine.
Global Recruiter: Scientific vacancies in the Golden Triangle behind 2021 levels with Cambridge leading the way
The Global Recruiter recently published a story featuring data from Vacancysoft, taken from our latest report on The UK Life Sciences labour market written in partnership with CPL Life Sciences.
Actuarial Post: Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London
The Actuarial Post featured a story featuring data from Vacancysoft, which featured data from a March 2023 Insurance labour market report written in partnership with Harrison Holgate. Among the key findings, data showed that 2022 was a very successful year for the...
Our CEO, James Chaplin, provides insight into business, operations and thought leadership at Vacancysoft.
Could Financial Services be included as part of a new UK/EU deal?
Since Brexit, around 10% of UK banking assets and 40,000 jobs have shifted to EU hubs like Paris, Dublin, and Warsaw, as the EU excluded financial services from the trade deal to maximise economic pressure.
Deciphering Trump’s Trade Strategy
Following the April 2nd “Liberation Day” announcement, financial markets plunged as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Brent crude dropped over 10%, while gold prices soared to record highs amid rising volatility and a weakening U.S. dollar.
The AI revolution
AI is the buzzword everywhere, and while more people are becoming familiar with how it can support them, questions remain about its long-term impact on jobs and industry.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
At Vacancysoft we cherish the vibrant tapestry of connections woven through our diverse team, spanning across London, Warsaw, and Lviv. Our curated events serve as a cornerstone for fostering meaningful relationships with our employees, clients, and suppliers. By championing thought leadership and innovation, we cultivate a dynamic environment for networking and collaboration. These gatherings are not just events, but a testament to our commitment to building a community that thrives on diversity, knowledge sharing, and mutual growth.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Read the latest news on the recruitment and staffing industry through stories powered by Vacancysoft’s labour market data, analysis and our thought leadership pieces.
Year in Review 2022: Record-breaking year for vacancies in the Insurance sector—new report with Harrison Holgate
Year in Review 2022: Record-breaking year for vacancies in the Insurance sector! A new report with Harrison Holgate! Jobs hit an all-time high in March 2022 with the biggest numbers across 2020-2022 Broking was the role with the largest volume of vacancies last year...
London lawyer vacancies continue to rise thank to surge in demand for in-house roles, specifically in technology
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
Financial Institutions within London recruit at record levels
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
Why do you need to opt-in?
EXPLORE