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 […]
Labour Market Report – August 2025
As your local recruitment specialist, we pride ourselves on providing you with up to date market knowledge. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new position or a business navigating recruitment, here is an overview of the latest data and what it means for you. The August 2025 Labour Market Report indicates a continued […]
Labour Market Report – July 2025
The July 2025 Labour Market Report indicates a continued cooling of the labour market, primarily driven by a persistent decline in payrolled employees, rising unemployment, and falling vacancies. While the overall employment rate shows a modest increase, strong nominal wage growth is also observed. Caution is advised when interpreting certain data points, particularly Labour […]
My Work Experience at Impact Recruitment — Jacob Palmer
My Work Experience at Impact Recruitment — Jacob Palmer With the deadline for Year 12 work experience fast approaching, I still hadn’t secured a placement. So, I booked an appointment with Jenny Lal, our school careers advisor. We discussed a few possible options, and recruitment came up as Jenny had a contact at Impact Recruitment. […]
Navigating the Cautious UK Job Market: Insights from the Latest S&P Global Consumer Sentiment Index
Navigating the Cautious UK Job Market: Insights from the Latest S&P Global Consumer Sentiment Index At Impact Recruitment, we monitor the economic landscape to better serve both our clients and candidates. The latest S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) report, based on data collected between 12th and 16th June 2025, provides crucial insights […]
Labour Market Report – June 2025
The June 2025 Labour Market Report remains consistent with trends to previous months whereby the labour market is cooling, despite the overall employment rate showing a modest increase and strong nominal wage growth. This is due to the decline in payrolled employees, coupled with rising unemployment and falling vacancies. Furthermore, the report advises caution […]
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. […]
