The Recruitment Market at the Start of 2026: Cautious Stabilisation and Emerging Opportunity
As 2026 gets underway, the UK recruitment market is showing signs of stabilisation after a prolonged period of caution . The latest KPMG and REC Reports on Jobs , produced in association with S&P Global, suggest that while hiring conditions remain challenging, the pace of decline is easing and confidence is beginning to edge back into decision-making. For employers, recruiters and