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The UK recruitment market just recorded 34 consecutive months of falling vacancies — but placements are rising.
Is this recovery real, or another false dawn? Howard Greenwood and Dave Pye break down exactly what the data means for your recruitment business right now. Vacancies Have Fallen for 34 Months. So Why Does It Suddenly Feel Different?
In this session, you’ll discover:
✅ Why the KPMG/REC data shows a fragile but real recovery — and which recruitment sectors are leading it
✅ The 3 biggest threats landing on recruitment businesses this quarter (and which one most owners are quietly ignoring)
✅ Why your current pitch deck is probably written for a market that no longer exists
✅ The single KPI metric that tells you whether you’re genuinely sharing in the recovery
✅ Why AI isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s a direct threat to your business model, and how to respond
✅ What to do differently on Monday morning to position your recruitment business ahead of the competition
With candidate supply outpacing demand in key sectors, time-to-fill hitting 9 weeks for permanent roles, and joint tax liability rules now in force for agencies using umbrella companies, the old recovery playbook no longer applies. The recruitment leaders who thrive in 2026 and into 2027 will be the ones who stop waiting for the market to drag them forward — and start riding the wave early.
⏱️Timestamp
0:00 Introduction & Format Update
1:00 UK Market Data: 34 Months of Falling Vacancies
2:30 Which Sectors Are Actually Recovering?
4:40 Is This Recovery Real? Dave Pye Responds
9:15 What Makes This Market Different From Previous Recoveries
17:00 The 3 Biggest Threats Hitting Recruitment Businesses Now
26:30 How to Update Your Pitch Deck for the 2026 Market
36:50 The One KPI That Shows If You’re Winning the Recovery
41:30 What to Do Differently Starting Monday Morning
This is part of Jump Advisory Group’s ongoing webinar series for recruitment business owners and leaders. Jump coaches and mentors recruitment leaders to grow and scale through strategic planning, business development, and leadership training.
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