Thought Leadership
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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
R&C – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, November 2025
This report analyses how FinTech is reshaping the UK’s Risk & Compliance labour market, with vacancies up 26.2% as demand shifts toward Financial Crime and Credit Risk expertise. It contrasts this growth with banks’ continued downsizing of oversight teams and highlights London’s dominance alongside rising regional and hybrid hiring models.
Midlands – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, November 2025
This report explores labour market trends across the Midlands in 2025, with the East set for 11.4% vacancy growth while the West holds its position as the region’s main hiring hub. It highlights how retail, consumer goods and engineering are driving expansion, as employers prioritise roles tied to commercial recovery, operational delivery and long-term growth.
Retirement Crisis and Engineering – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, November 2025
This report examines the widening engineering skills gap in UK telecoms as a retirement surge collides with limited talent pipelines, putting £22 billion in 5G and fibre projects at risk. It highlights growing regional disparities, rising vacancy pressures, and how employers are racing to reskill and retain talent to protect the UK’s digital future.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
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.
In-House Legal Vacancies
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 Security 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.
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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The Graduate Crisis
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the graduate job market, cutting entry-level roles across law, finance, media, and more. As traditional career ladders disappear, success will depend on adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and skills AI can’t replace. Britain’s education system must evolve to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy.
Bank of England Votes Narrowly to Cut Rates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, but rising inflation and a divided vote signal a cautious path ahead. With food prices and unemployment both climbing, businesses face growing uncertainty as the UK economy grapples with stagnation, weakening investment, and policy trade-offs.
US Escalates Tariffs Over India-Russia Defence Links
India’s rising trade with Russia is drawing scrutiny as global tensions escalate. With US tariffs looming, New Delhi faces a pivotal choice between cheap oil and strategic alignment.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
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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.
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New Report warns of tough times ahead for Bristol’s Legal sector
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