MEOS | 2023 Q2 - UK EN Q2 2023 MEOS Report

MEOS | 2023 Q2

UK Hiring Outlook Optimistic Despite Highest Talent Shortage in 16 Years

Organisations in the IT industry report the most optimistic Outlook (+34%); followed by Industrials & Materials (+25%), and Transport, Logistics &...

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Executive Summary

UK Net Employment Outlook

Calculated by subtracting employers planning net reductions vs. those planning to hire.

Up 2% vs. Q1 2023 (19%)
but down 10% YoY

UK Talent Scarcity

Employers who say they are struggling to find talent with the skills they need.

Increased to 78%,
reaching a 16-year high

Highest UK Hiring Demand

Information
Technology

Communications
Services

Transport &
Logistics

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