Insights

Staffing, Talent Acquisition, Workforce

Slower US payroll growth, downward revisions and higher inflation increased pressure on hiring plans and real pay...
UK hiring improved for a second month, but falling vacancies and uneven sector demand called for selective recruitment...
APAC labour markets diverged as Australian unemployment rose, youth pressures persisted and Japan’s wage growth strengthened...
Permanent placements returned to growth, while softer official data and rising candidate availability kept the UK hiring outlook cautious...
US payrolls rebounded in August, but weaker hiring flows and persistent inflation complicated the outlook for employers...
July’s payroll decline, downward revisions and shrinking labour force point to weaker hiring, while inflation continues to outpace wage growth...
Permanent hiring stops contracting, but falling vacancies and payrolls mean UK recovery remains unconfirmed despite firmer recruitment signals...
Softer labour markets in Australia and China contrast with falling unemployment in Japan, while energy pressures return...
Near-flat payrolls and stronger temporary billings suggest UK hiring stabilisation, while youth unemployment and selective demand remain concerns...
June payroll growth slows sharply as labour force participation falls, with easing energy pressures helping inflation retreat across the US...