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Gen Zs struggle most with unpredictable scheduling, while Millennials report the worst work/life balance.

Despite a challenging UK employment landscape, figures collected show a 9% rise in logistics and warehousing vacancies advertised in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 nationwide – a clear indication that infrastructure, delivery and fulfilment are central to national growth.

Uncertainty over the business outlook and budget constraints led companies to reduce their hiring activity again in June, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global. Permanent staff appointments fell at the steepest rate for nearly two years, while the downturn in temp billings also gathered pace. At the same time, overall vacancies continued to fall, particularly for permanent positions. 

Key stats from Morgan McKinley’s 2025 London Employment Monitor

New data from the global hiring platform Indeed reveals that June 2025 recorded the lowest number of UK summer job postings for the month in the past seven years.

New job postings rose marginally in May 2025, while total active job posts remain above 1.4 million, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) / Lightcast monthly Labour Market Tracker.

Employment confidence has plummeted across all sectors in the UK, with the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey showing a sharp decline in hiring intentions for the third business quarter of 2025.

The CIPD is urging employers to prioritise good people management to boost employee health and keep more people well in work

New report from TestGorilla shows growing demand for skills-first hiring

Contract work surges 46% as professionals pursue autonomy through expertise while companies seek specialized skills on demand.

New data from Robert Walters reveals growing concern about turnover and disengagement

The chances of seeing a sustained bounce back in hiring this year is possible but hangs in the balance because of employers’ concerns about the strength of the economy, suggests the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) / Whitestone Insight JobsOutlook.

New job postings rose marginally in April, while total active job posts remain above 1.4 million, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) / Lightcast monthly Labour Market Tracker.

New research from global hiring platform, Indeed, released today at its flagship FutureWorks event, reveals that senior managers are leading the charge in adopting and integrating AI across UK workplaces.

As the UK navigates the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), new research from Skills Builder Partnership reveals that essential skills – such as Creativity, Problem Solving, and Teamwork – are fundamental to successfully adopting AI, boosting individual earnings, and ensuring the benefits are shared across society