Hiring Insights   Talent Trends Report June 2025
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Talent Trends Report - June 2025 | Hiring Insights

Hiring conditions are shifting fast. Our latest Talent Trends Report - June 2025 reveals how businesses can secure standout talent before the market rebounds, getting access to the best talent ahead of their competition.Why this report matters right nowPermanent placements are still falling, but the pace is slowing – early signs the market is bottoming out. Temp billings are almost flat – flexible contractor resource is proving its resilience. Candidate supply is at a four‑year high – a unique chance to upgrade teams before demand rebounds. Vacancy decline is now the softest in eight months – genuine stabilisation may be on the horizon. Pay pressure is edging up yet remains below pre‑pandemic peaks – secure top talent at today’s rates before salaries surge again. Don't wait for the market to returnIf you are waiting for the market to return before you hire, then you run the risk of queuing with everyone else. Act now and you’ll be weeks ahead in the race for the best talent.Download the Talent Trends Report nowWant tailored advice on your Q3 hiring plan? Let’s talk.info@gerrardwhite.com  |  +44 1892 553 355 Want to get the Talent Trends directly to your inbox?Complete the short form below:​

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Hiring conditions are shifting fast. Our latest Talent Trends Report - June 2025 reveals how businesses can secure standout talent before the market rebounds, getting access to the best talent ahead of their competition.

Why this report matters right now

  • Permanent placements are still falling, but the pace is slowing – early signs the market is bottoming out.

  • Temp billings are almost flat – flexible contractor resource is proving its resilience.

  • Candidate supply is at a four‑year high – a unique chance to upgrade teams before demand rebounds.

  • Vacancy decline is now the softest in eight months – genuine stabilisation may be on the horizon.

  • Pay pressure is edging up yet remains below pre‑pandemic peaks – secure top talent at today’s rates before salaries surge again.

Don't wait for the market to return

If you are waiting for the market to return before you hire, then you run the risk of queuing with everyone else. Act now and you’ll be weeks ahead in the race for the best talent.

Download the Talent Trends Report now

Want tailored advice on your Q3 hiring plan? Let’s talk.

info@gerrardwhite.com  |  +44 1892 553 355

Want to get the Talent Trends directly to your inbox?

Complete the short form below:

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