Opinion
Boosting candidate experience in the UK job market
Mark Astbury discusses the importance of maintaining a positive candidate experience and using AI to make recruitment more effective.
Morgan McKinley
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London professional vacancies fall as employers wait for political clarity
Morgan McKinley’s London Employment Monitor found professional job vacancies fell 5% quarter on quarter in Q2 2026, with employers becoming more cautious amid political and economic uncertainty.
News
Over half of financial workers consider quitting over office mandates and related stress
69% of employees said they need higher pay to cover trips to the office, while 57% said in-office requirements are pushing them to leave their role.
Featured
Finance hiring rises 13% as fintech roles drive growth, study finds
Finance sector hiring rebounded in 2025, with professional vacancies rising 13% year on year, according to research from Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
Recruitment & HR
Pre-budget uncertainty and global volatility slow London hiring at year end – Morgan McKinley
There was a 13% drop in jobs available quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025.
Recruitment & HR
London financial services jobs rise 9% year-on-year, says Morgan McKinley
Job vacancies in London’s financial services sector increased 9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, with FinTech driving growth, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.
Recruitment & HR
Banking vacancies climb 11% as AI reshapes workforce needs
UK banking vacancies are forecast to rise 11% in 2025, led by strong demand in IT and operations roles, with London driving growth and regional hiring showing sharp contrasts.
News
London finance hiring rises 10% as tech and operations roles drive growth
Finance vacancies in London rose 10% in the first half of 2025, led by strong demand for technology and operations roles, according to Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
News
UK tax vacancies up 14% as firms boost hiring in response to fiscal reforms
UK tax vacancies rose 14% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with regional hiring outpacing London and strong demand for corporate, indirect and cross-border tax skills.
News
Finance sector sees seasonal hiring rebound, as outlook clouded by U.S. tariffs
The number of job openings for financial services rose by 12% in the first quarter of 2025, employment figures from Morgan McKinley have revealed.
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More than half of UK professionals plan to change jobs as employers struggle to attract talent
New research from Morgan McKinley shows 56% of professionals intend to move roles in 2025, with salary and benefits the top concern.
News
Michael Moretti joins Morgan McKinley as director of technology
Moretti brings over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, having previously held roles at Marks Sattin, Modis, Parity, and ChapmanBlack.