UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — May 2026
Temporary hiring gains momentum as employers prioritise flexibility
The latest recruitment and economic data shows a slightly different picture...
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers
49.2 Permanent placements index (still declining, but at the slowest rate in 3 years)
48.4 Temporary billings index (decline easing month-on-month)
46...
Signs of stabilisation, but new economic pressures remain
The latest data from S&P Global, KPMG and the REC suggests the UK recruitment market may be...
