Employer confidence rises for first time in two years – REC
The survey showed that confidence in the UK economy improved by 15 percentage points since last quarter, reaching net -20 for the period from April to June 2025.
Candidate availability rises at fastest pace since 2020 as hiring demand softens
UK recruitment activity slowed again in May, with permanent hiring down and candidate supply rising sharply, according to the latest KPMG and REC report.
UK job adverts see modest growth in May as labour market shows resilience – REC
Scotland and the South West saw the biggest increase in total job postings, up 9.2% and 4.7% respectively.
Permanent staff placements drop as candidate supply rises, survey reveals
The seasonally adjusted index for permanent staff placements fell to 44.2 in May from 44.7 in April, signalling a slightly sharper rate of decline.
London and South West job postings rise as UK total drops in April – REC
London was the only region with an increase in the total number of job postings, up by 1.7% from March, while the South West also saw a slight rise of 0.8%.
51% of employers offer flexible work to tackle sickness absence – REC
The survey found that 48.5% of employers reported reduced productivity due to sickness absences.
Jobs market showing greater stability – Recruitment and Employment Confederation
The number of overall active job postings in February 2025 was 1,550,191 – an increase of 0.1% on the number of job postings in January 2025.
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temporary placements decline
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temp placements decline
Employer confidence down after Budget but rebounded by year-end, survey finds
The survey found UK economy's perception improved by three points to a net balance of -25 compared to -28 in the three months to October.
Job postings in the UK return to pre-pandemic levels, reports REC
The latest REC and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker reveals that active job postings in December 2024 returned to pre-pandemic levels at 1.41 million.
UK jobs market ends 2024 with weakening demand and rising staff availability
December’s KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs highlighted a further decline in permanent placements amid cost concerns following the Government’s recent Budget, although pay for high-quality candidates continued to rise.
Employers urge Government to prioritise workforce in industrial strategy
Employers are calling on the Government to prioritise workforce issues and deliver a cohesive approach to skills, productivity, and taxation in its forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035.
