Talent Trends Report - May 2025
Plan smarter. Hire faster. Stay ahead.
What’s really happening in the UK hiring market?
Hiring activity may be subdued for many business, but the story beneath the surface is changing. With permanent placements easing in their decline, temporary demand softening more gradually and candidate availability rising sharply, now is the time for employers to rethink, reset and get ready for when hiring bounces back.
Our latest Talent Trends Report, extracts key insights from the REC’s April 2025 data, breaks down the key shifts in the market - and what they mean for your business.
Inside this month’s report:
Key trends in hiring activity, pay and candidate movement
What’s changing in permanent and temporary recruitment
Challenges facing employers in 2025 - and how to overcome them
Practical steps to improve agility, brand perception and hiring efficiency
Expert advice from Vermelo RPO to help you act now and plan ahead
Why it matters now
In quieter markets, preparation is power. The businesses that build pipelines, sharpen their hiring processes and stay visible to the best talent now will move faste and hire better when momentum returns.
How Vermelo can help
From building talent pools and benchmarking roles to embedding recruiters and managing high-volume screening, we help you stay agile, compliant and competitive through every hiring cycle.
Download the April 2025 Talent Trends Report now and take the first step toward a future-ready hiring strategy.
Ready to turn insight into action? Let’s talk about how these trends impact your hiring—and how you can stay ahead with the right strategy.
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Or contact: steve.saunders@VermeloRPO.com | 07917 222525.