Recruitment articles for the UK jobs market

The KPMG and REC Report on Jobs: South of England , compiled by S&P Global, tracks monthly hiring activity, staff availability, pay trends, and demand for skills across the South East, South West, and East of England. October’s survey shows permanent placements and temp billings declining at their slowest pace in nearly two years, while candidate availability continues to rise and pay pressures remain subdued. This report provides a clear snapshot of regional labour market co

Marketing & Sales Sectors As 2025 draws to a close, many in the events, marketing, and sales sectors are reflecting on a year that felt both promising and unpredictable. While confidence has steadily returned following the turbulence of recent years, hiring patterns in 2025 have shown just how quickly the market can shift and how crucial it is for businesses to stay ahead of talent challenges. At Amdas, we’ve worked closely with conference businesses, associations, publishers

AI is transforming job searching, but the key is to use it wisely. These tools can offer efficiency, focus, and confidence, but they’re...

After a rocky start to the year, the latest Q2 2025 IPA Bellwether Report offers a welcome glimmer of hope for the marketing and...

The UK’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, represents the most substantial overhaul of employment law in decades. Aimed...

HR is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements , changing workforce expectations, and new business challenges. To remain...

AI is transforming how we approach job hunting, and your CV is no exception. With tools like ChatGPT and AI-powered resume builders, job...

How to Attract and Retain Top Marketing and Sales Talent in 2025 The recruitment landscape for marketing and sales professionals is...

With the rise of flexible work models, we’re hearing more about contract and fractional hires, but what sets them apart? Contract hires...

A recent post on ageism highlighted an intriguing point: Donald Trump is 78, and Kamala Harris is 60—yet both have been trusted to vie...

I posted a CIPD report last week which highlighted that more than one quarter of UK companies who had hired in the last year had been...

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"Nothing is certain except death and taxes" - Benjamin Franklin, 1789. With the government desperately trying to raise and collect more...

1. For Roles that Emphasise Communication : In fields like marketing, sales, and communications, a cover letter can showcase writing...

Downturn in hiring activity continues Further declines in permanent placements and temp billings Demand for labour deteriorates at faster...

Permanent salary growth falls again as labour market continues to soften Permanent staff appointments post further decline Lowest...