UK employers are indicating a growth mindset with an optimistic recruitment outlook for Q4 (October to November) 2024, according to newly released data by the global recruitment firm, ManpowerGroup.
There were 748,211 new job postings in the UK last month, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker. This is a 3.2% decline from the month before, though the overall number of active postings remained steady at around 1.7m.
45% of those surveyed, report increased confidence after mastering AI tools, compared to non-tech peers
Public sector pay deals announced since go above what the sector expected but a long-term focus on job quality and workforce planning is still needed, says the CIPD
London’s role as a bell-wether for the economy may mean that a recent surge in intention to hire permanent staff is an encouraging sign of what is to come in recruitment across the UK, which can contribute to upping productivity and economic growth, suggests the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Running a recruitment agency is easy, right? You simply spend your days helping candidates take the next step in their careers, while supporting companies to find the top talent they need.
Firms are feeling more confident about their business and the economy, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) latest JobsOutlook.
New survey of 625 hiring managers reveals top recruitment trends in the UK and Ireland
We expect annual growth in compensation per employee in the euro area to rise to 5.0% in the second quarter of 2024 before declining further.
Survey highlights line managers and peers as the ‘unsung heroes’ of employee recognition.
Meanwhile, with immigration a hot topic pre-election, foreign interest in UK jobs remains high, but the roles these jobseekers are drawn to remain hard-to-fill, potentially as barriers remain in hiring overseas talent.
New data today reveals that 83% of UK businesses are willing to pay a higher wage to those with AI skills amid hiring challenges, with many moving their search away from full-time staff. 80% of UK businesses are planning to make new hires in the next 6 months, yet just over 4 in 10 have found finding full time, permanent new hires this year to be difficult.
Carried out in April and May 2024, the survey polled 625 UK hiring managers to uncover their expectations of job seekers on CVs and cover letters, including topics such as formatting, specific CV sections, skills, and red flags.
Consistent demand for workers has led the UK jobs market to settle at around 1.7 million job adverts, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.
