“Today’s figures underscore the fact that we’re facing the toughest labour market in a generation. LinkedIn’s latest data shows that although hiring in the UK has been steadily improving since the steep decline we saw when lockdown measures were put in place, it’s still down on this time last year. LinkedIn data also shows that competition for roles has increased three fold and that workers in the hardest hit industries are looking to other sectors as they seek out new opportunities.
“To help people find jobs that are in-demand in today’s economy, we’ve made free online learning courses available at opportunity.linkedin.com. These courses are available to everyone, and offer an opportunity to build the skills that many employers are currently looking for.”
