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Every year on the first Monday of May, Britain takes a collective breath. Roads quieten, offices empty, and for the day, the relentless pace of working life gives way to something older and more fundamental: the right to rest. The Early May Bank Holiday is far more than a convenient long weekend. It carries with […] The post The Right to Rest: the Early May Bank Holiday and Why Time Off Still Matters appeared first on UK Recruiter.

A Note from the Editor We’re launching a new series in May sharing real insights from and for UK recruitment leaders – and we’d love your input. The theme is: The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now We’re looking specifically for agency owners and recruiters to share one clear insight (300–500 words max). […] The post Recruitment Smarts #1222 appeared first on UK Recruiter.

As we navigate 2026, it is a known fact that traditional office boundaries have largely dissolved, replaced by an ecosystem of remote work and borderless hiring. For modern recruiters, it’s not only about finding the right talent, but it’s also about determining the most effective legal and operational framework to engage that talent. With global […] The post Contractor vs. Employee Hiring in 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know appeared first on UK Recruiter.

A Note from the Editor Neil Carberry OBE has announced he will step down as Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) this September, marking the end of a significant chapter for the organisation and the wider recruitment sector. In a personal LinkedIn post, Neil reflected on what he described as “the privilege […] The post Recruitment Smarts #1221 appeared first on UK Recruiter.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers 49.2 Permanent placements index (still declining, but at the slowest rate in 3 years) 48.4 Temporary billings index (decline easing month-on-month) 46 Vacancy index (falling, but at the slowest pace in 10 months) 45.6 Construction PMI (continued contraction, led by weak housing demand) 50.5 Services PMI (still growing, but at […] The post UK Recruitment Market Snapshot from Quba – April 2026 appeared first on UK Recruiter.