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Contract hiring outperforms as permanent roles dip in latest APSCo trends
APSCo’s November data shows softer permanent hiring but sustained year-on-year growth in contract jobs and placements.

APSCo’s November data shows softer permanent hiring but sustained year-on-year growth in contract jobs and placements.

The UK recruitment market recorded its strongest performance of 2025 so far in September, with contract roles up 10% year-on-year and permanent hiring showing signs of recovery, according to APSCo.

New APSCo data reveals month-on-month growth in vacancies, CV sends and placements across both contract and permanent roles.

APSCo data shows growing demand for contract roles, while permanent hiring shows signs of stabilising.

The Adecco Group has announced today that it has strengthened its partnership with Bullhorn for the recruitment industry.
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