Scotland’s professional labour market is gaining momentum in 2026. Vacancies are forecast to rise by 9.2% year on year, with hiring activity during the first…
The UK technology labour market is expected to strengthen in 2026, with vacancies for IT professionals forecast to rise by 20.4% year on year. Although…
The continued growth in AI-related hiring should be a clear signal to employers and policymakers. The UK has a strong opportunity to build its…
Permanent hiring remains steady but more deliberate. Pipeline constraints are playing a bigger role than demand itself, with fewer active candidates in the market. As…
At a leadership level, demand continues to rise. Organisations are navigating increased complexity across AI adoption, regulation and growth strategy, which is driving sustained…
The market has entered 2026 in a more selective, but still active phase. Hiring demand hasn’t disappeared, it has sharpened. Businesses are focusing investment…
"December’s slowdown was expected, but it highlights how differently the contract and permanent markets are behaving. Contract hiring continues to play a critical role as…
"December’s slowdown was expected, but it highlights how differently the contract and permanent markets are behaving. Contract hiring continues to play a critical role…
"October delivered only modest growth in the contract market, with jobs rising by around 1.5% and placements by just over 1% month on month. Both…
Many top executives today are lingering in their roles well past their intended exit date – often by two years or more. In fact, recent…
