Insights

Staffing, Talent Acquisition, Workforce

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...
June unemployment improves across much of APAC, alongside shrinking employment in Japan, rising Australian underemployment and changing energy risks...
Temporary staffing strengthens as permanent hiring weakens, with low vacancies, limited real pay growth and rising youth unemployment...
Stronger May payroll growth contrasts with rising inflation, weaker real earnings and continued caution in US hiring...
Australia and China improve, Japanese employment reaches a record high, and South Korea records an employment decline...
Weak vacancies and renewed hiring deferrals challenge UK stabilisation, despite regional improvements and greater candidate availability...