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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.
Year in Review – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The Government initiative to invest in AI-related infrastructure is at a time when the industry is accelerating away and while the UK remains a global leader, the planned investment will facilitate further growth and hiring.
Year in Review – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The combination of increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates has made 2024 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
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In-House Legal Vacancies
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Insurance Today: Insurers post record number of new jobs in 2021
Insurance Today published a story using Vacancysoft data on how Insurance companies in the UK posted over 23,000 new jobs in 2021, a rise of 74% year-on-year and 31.7% higher than in 2019. Read more here.
ZDNet: Tech investment is hitting new highs – and everyone wants to hire developers
ZDNet published a story using Vacancysoft data on how UK tech companies posted more IT vacancies in 2021 than all British businesses combined in 2020. Read it here.
Pharmaceutical Executive: UK Life Sciences Jobs at “Record Levels” with AstraZeneca Dominant Hirer
Pharmaceutical Executive published a story using Vacancysoft data on how jobs in the UK life sciences sector hit all-time highs in 2021. Read the article here.
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Trump, Tariffs and the implications for the UK
Since Bretton Woods in 1944, Western economic policy has favored reducing trade barriers for growth. The world’s largest economy imposing broad tariffs marks a major shift with deep global market implications.
OBR cuts growth Forecast in 2025, set to rise after
Some people blame global forces, for others, the economic slump seen since last summer can only be attributed to the decisions of the current Government. One thing that is clear, is that the economy has slowed down since autumn, and there is set to be an inflationary shock in April, as the impact of the budget takes effect.
Law, AI and the rise of Legal IT
As the tsunami of AI disruption hits the world of white collar work, the legal sector is not immune from its impact. The recent study by Linklaters, where they measured the competency of AI engines to determine whether they were yet able to replicate the functions of a qualified lawyer were noteworthy.
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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.
Engineering vacancies set to reach record high due to innovation push spurred on by Covid vaccine powerhouse, claims new report
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New Report warns of tough times ahead for Bristol’s Legal sector
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