Labour Market Report – September 2025
The September 2025 Labour Market Report indicates a continued cooling of the UK labour market, primarily driven by a sustained decline in payrolled employees, rising unemployment, and a falling number of vacancies. While the overall employment rate shows a fair increase, strong nominal wage growth is also observed, highlighting persistent cost pressures. As your […]
UK Labour Market Report May 2025
The UK Labour Market Report for May 2025 paints a picture of a gradually cooling market, with signs of softening demand for labour. This overview reveals trends that will significantly impact local businesses’ recruitment strategies. Labour Market Report May 2025 Summary for the UK: Job Vacancies Job vacancies continue their downward trend, suggesting a softening […]
UK Labour Market Report – April 2025: A Summary
The latest ONS Labour Market Report, released in April 2025, provides a snapshot of the current employment landscape in the UK. This summary highlights the key trends and changes, particularly relevant for businesses navigating the recruitment market. Job Vacancies: Continuing Downward Trend Vacancies fell for the 33rd consecutive quarter to 781,000 (Jan-Mar 2025), down […]
The Advantage of Temporary Labour in Today’s ‘Uncertain Economy’
The UK economic landscape is a complex one right now. From the ripple effects of global trade policies, like President Trump’s new tariffs, to domestic pressures such as the rising minimum wage/living wage and adjustments to National Insurance thresholds, businesses are facing unprecedented uncertainty, again! This is certainly not the first time we have navigated […]
Go BIG or go…Local?
The Local Touch: Pros and Cons of partnering with a Recruitment Agency like Impact. In the competitive landscape of outsourcing talent acquisition, businesses in Northamptonshire face a crucial decision: partnering with a large, national recruitment firm or opting for a local agency like Impact Recruitment, which has been serving the region for over 23 years. […]
March 2025 UK Labour Market Report: Key Trends, Analysis & Regional Insights
The March 2025 Labour Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of employment, unemployment, and economic activity. This report offers crucial insights into the evolving dynamics of the workforce, highlighting key trends that are shaping the economic landscape. This report serves as a vital tool for policymakers, businesses, and individuals seeking to […]
Labour Market Report February 2025
UK Jobs Market: A detailed look at the latest numbers (February 2025) The latest Labour Market Report for February 2025 has arrived, and it continues to present a complex picture, with some encouraging signs mixed with potential worries. The report suggests some good news on wages, but also some worrying signs about job security. Let’s […]
Labour Market Report – January 2025
The UK labour market continues to evolve amid economic shifts and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article takes a deeper look into the trends to offer an understanding of the latest data and their implications. Trends and considerations: A comparative overview As the first quarter of 2025 commences, the labour market […]
Work experience – valuable or old school?
My name is Madeline Hooper, I’m in year 12 of Moulton School and Science College, ready for year 13 in September and I’ve just completed my work experience at Impact Recruitment. As many schools have not been able to offer external work placements to their students in the past couple of years, favouring virtual placements […]
