Categories: Recruitment News

The UK's recruitment market has changed significantly over the past year. Vacancy numbers have fallen, businesses are taking longer to make hiring decisions, and many employers are understandably cautious about increasing permanent headcount. But while recruitment activity has slowed, the need for skilled people certainly hasn't. Instead, employers are changing…

For many employers, the current recruitment market feels contradictory. Recent headlines suggest that hiring activity is slowing, job vacancies are falling, and economic uncertainty continues to influence business decision-making. Yet despite this, many organisations are still finding it surprisingly difficult to attract and secure the right people. So what is…

Hybrid working remains one of the most talked-about and debated topics among UK employers in 2026. While flexible working became widespread during the pandemic, many organisations are still refining their approach and asking the same question: Should we offer hybrid working, or not? At the same time, candidate expectations have…

The UK jobs market has shifted significantly over the past 12 to 18 months. While there are now more candidates actively looking for work, many employers are approaching hiring with increased caution. At first glance, this might seem like an advantage. More candidates should mean easier hiring. However, the reality…

Important employment law changes are coming into force in the UK this April, and employers should begin preparing now to ensure their policies, contracts and internal processes remain compliant. The latest developments under the Employment Rights Act are expected to introduce several changes that may affect how businesses recruit, manage…

Accurate salary benchmarking for employers has never been more important. Across Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, businesses relying on outdated labour market data are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain the right talent, as salary expectations, candidate priorities and statutory pay requirements continue to evolve. The UK labour market has…

As 2025 draws to a close, many businesses are asking the same question: what’s next for the UK labour market? To help you prepare, we’ve compiled our expert UK employment market predictions 2026, analysing economic indicators, hiring trends, vacancy levels, jobseeker supply and the impact of AI on recruitment. Here’s…

What Is the Employment Rights Bill and Why You Should Care The UK government’s Employment Rights Bill, first introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, represents one of the most significant overhauls of employment law in a generation. As part of its “Plan to Make Work Pay,” the Bill is…

Hiring the wrong person can cost your business more than just salary. It can lead to wasted training, lost productivity, damaged team morale, and the cost of recruiting all over again. In fact, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), a poor hire at mid-manager level with a salary…

According to ONS data for early to mid 2025, the UK as a whole faces a cooling jobs market. Vacancies have fallen by about 7.2 % in Q2 (April–June 2025), down to approximately 727,000 nationally, marking the 36th consecutive quarterly decline. This is also 16.5 % lower than a year ago, and 8.6 %…

The UK job market has shifted dramatically in recent years.  While the overall unemployment rate sits at 4.5%, a closer look reveals significant variations across different segments of the population. Of particular concern is the growing number of young people aged 18-24 who are struggling to find work since the…

The April 2025 changes to employers' National Insurance contributions have added new pressures to an already challenging UK jobs market.  Businesses now face higher costs when hiring staff, but how exactly has this affected recruitment patterns, and what does it mean for jobseekers? What Changed in April 2025? The key…