Talent Trends April 2026
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Talent Trends Report April 2026 | Hiring Insights

​Hiring conditions remain mixed in Q2. Some areas are holding steadier, while caution continues in others and regional differences are becoming more noticeable. Our April 2026 Talent Trends Report summarises the latest REC/KPMG view of the market and what it means for employers hiring this quarter.Download the April Report​What you’ll get in this reportDesigned for employers who want clarity without noise. Inside you’ll find: a clear summary of the latest REC/KPMG market picture what the data suggests for hiring conditions in Q2 the regional view (where hiring is holding up vs softer areas) the common pressure points that affect hiring outcomes when conditions are mixed what this could mean for permanent and contractor hiring plans Read the ReportWho this report is forThis report is most useful if you’re: hiring across Insurance, Tech & Change, or Legal reviewing Q2 plans and prioritising roles seeing uneven demand across teams or locations trying to reduce avoidable delay and late-stage drop-off balancing permanent and contractor hiring How Gerrard White can helpGerrard White is a specialist recruiter across Insurance, Tech & Change and Legal, supporting permanent and contractor hiring across the UK, US and Europe. We help employers secure the right people by combining specialist networks, clear qualification and proactive candidate management through to offer and start.CTA: Contact Gerrard White to talk through your roles and timelines.Contact Gerrard WhiteFrequently asked questionsWhat are Talent Trends Reports?A monthly update from Gerrard White summarising the latest REC/KPMG hiring data, the regional picture, and what it means for employers hiring across insurance, legal and technology & change.Is the report free?Yes - it’s available to download for free each monthWho should read this report?HR, talent acquisition and hiring teams are planning Q2 hiring across Insurance, Tech & Change and Legal, including those hiring permanent and contractors.Do Gerrard White recruit contractors as well as permanent hires?Yes - Gerrard White supports both permanent and contractor hiring, depending on role type and delivery need.Download the April Report | Contact Gerrard White

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​Hiring conditions remain mixed in Q2. Some areas are holding steadier, while caution continues in others and regional differences are becoming more noticeable. Our April 2026 Talent Trends Report summarises the latest REC/KPMG view of the market and what it means for employers hiring this quarter.

Download the April Report

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Talent Trends Report April 2026

What you’ll get in this report

Designed for employers who want clarity without noise. Inside you’ll find:

  • a clear summary of the latest REC/KPMG market picture

  • what the data suggests for hiring conditions in Q2

  • the regional view (where hiring is holding up vs softer areas)

  • the common pressure points that affect hiring outcomes when conditions are mixed

  • what this could mean for permanent and contractor hiring plans

Read the Report

Who this report is for

This report is most useful if you’re:

  • hiring across Insurance, Tech & Change, or Legal

  • reviewing Q2 plans and prioritising roles

  • seeing uneven demand across teams or locations

  • trying to reduce avoidable delay and late-stage drop-off

  • balancing permanent and contractor hiring

How Gerrard White can help

Gerrard White is a specialist recruiter across Insurance, Tech & Change and Legal, supporting permanent and contractor hiring across the UK, US and Europe. We help employers secure the right people by combining specialist networks, clear qualification and proactive candidate management through to offer and start.

CTA: Contact Gerrard White to talk through your roles and timelines.

Contact Gerrard White

Frequently asked questions

What are Talent Trends Reports?

A monthly update from Gerrard White summarising the latest REC/KPMG hiring data, the regional picture, and what it means for employers hiring across insurance, legal and technology & change.

Is the report free?

Yes - it’s available to download for free each month

Who should read this report?

HR, talent acquisition and hiring teams are planning Q2 hiring across Insurance, Tech & Change and Legal, including those hiring permanent and contractors.

Do Gerrard White recruit contractors as well as permanent hires?

Yes - Gerrard White supports both permanent and contractor hiring, depending on role type and delivery need.

Download the April Report | Contact Gerrard White

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