Talent Trends Report   April 2025
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  • Author:by Anthony Butler

Talent Trends Report - April 2025

Hiring activity across the UK may be quieter than usual, but the fundamentals of effective recruitment remain the same. This slowdown presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to review their hiring strategies, engage with top talent, and build a strong candidate pipeline for the months ahead.At Gerrard White, we’re seeing a sharp increase in candidate availability, particularly in the insurance and legal sectors, while permanent hiring remains cautious. But if there's one thing we know from experience: when the recruitment market shifts, it shifts fast. The companies that take action now - benchmarking salaries, engaging passive candidates early, and maintaining their employer brand - will be first to secure the best talent when demand picks up.How we’re supporting our clients through uncertain hiring timesAs a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in insurance, tech & change and legal hiring, we’re helping businesses stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Whether you’re looking to hire for a business-critical role, require interim support or simply want insights into the current job market, our consultants are here to help.Fast access to high-quality candidatesUp-to-date salary benchmarking and hiring adviceFlexible contract and interim staffing solutionsTalent pipelining and proactive search strategiesClick here to read April's Talent Trends Reportand explore the latest insights.For more information, or to discuss your hiring needs and how you can be best prepared for the inevitable hiring surge - contact 01892 553355 or email:Insurance division - steve@gerrardwhite.comLegal division - cam@gerrardwhite.com

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Hiring activity across the UK may be quieter than usual, but the fundamentals of effective recruitment remain the same. This slowdown presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to review their hiring strategies, engage with top talent, and build a strong candidate pipeline for the months ahead.

At Gerrard White, we’re seeing a sharp increase in candidate availability, particularly in the insurance and legal sectors, while permanent hiring remains cautious. But if there's one thing we know from experience: when the recruitment market shifts, it shifts fast. The companies that take action now - benchmarking salaries, engaging passive candidates early, and maintaining their employer brand - will be first to secure the best talent when demand picks up.

How we’re supporting our clients through uncertain hiring times

As a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in insurance, tech & change and legal hiring, we’re helping businesses stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Whether you’re looking to hire for a business-critical role, require interim support or simply want insights into the current job market, our consultants are here to help.

  • Fast access to high-quality candidates

  • Up-to-date salary benchmarking and hiring advice

  • Flexible contract and interim staffing solutions

  • Talent pipelining and proactive search strategies

Click here to read April's Talent Trends Reportand explore the latest insights.

For more information, or to discuss your hiring needs and how you can be best prepared for the inevitable hiring surge - contact 01892 553355 or email:

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