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Summer jobs sizzle out as wages heat up
Summer hiring slowed to 2.7% growth while wages heated up. Gen Z saw the biggest pay jump at 5.6% as UK businesses battle rising labour costs.
Two consecutive months of job losses following Budget
5 January 2025 – SME employment shrank again in Dec (-0.1%), marking two months of losses. Full-time roles fell 0.8% in Q4 as the Budget hits hiring early.
London’s SME job growth slumps to 0.7% as capital trails behind regional recovery
10 June 2025 – London SME job growth hit just 0.7% in May, trailing the national average. The capital recorded the slowest wage growth as the North surged ahead.
Employment shrinks by 0.4% in February as SMEs prepare for new costs
17 March 2025 – Employment for 18-24 year olds fell 1.8% in February. Overall employment shrank 0.4% as SMEs brace for minimum wage changes and tax hikes.
September sees strongest employment growth in 13 months
9 October 2025 – UK employment rose 2.6% in September, the strongest rise in 13 months. Gen Z led the growth as SME confidence returns ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Employment Hero November data reveals small businesses are hiring again – but recovery is fractured across the UK
12 December 2025 – SMEs grew employment 1.7% in November, but the recovery is fractured. The East surged 12.1% while The North shrank, creating a divided labour market.
Employment Hero’s First Annual Jobs Report: Majority of UK Workers Prioritise Job Security Amid Stuttering Market
9 September 2025 – The 2025 Annual Jobs Report reveals 55% of UK workers prioritise security over ambition. 51% won’t leave their current roles as the market cools down.
Your 90 day onboarding plan: The free template for turning new hires into top performers
Download a free 90 day onboarding plan template. Learn how to set clear goals, track progress and ensure new hire success in their first 3 months.
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PEO vs. EOR: A UK Employers Guide To Hiring
Not sure whether you need a PEO or EOR for your next hire? This guide breaks down how each model works, who carries the liability and which one fits your business right now.
How to build a global team without a local entity
Learn how to streamline your hiring and expand your UK business globally with an Employer of Record (EOR) without the need of local entities.
Role-specific onboarding: The complete guide and checklist
Learn how to create a role-specific onboarding plan that engages and empowers new hires. Download the free checklist to personalise onboarding for every role.
Personalised onboarding: The definitive checklist for setting new employees up for success
Learn how to create a personalised onboarding process that engages and empowers new hires. Discover actionable tips, examples and best practices.
Onboarding Automation: Redefine Your Process With AI
Discover how AI-powered onboarding automation can transform your employee onboarding process. Learn the benefits, challenges and key tasks to automate.
Key Employee Onboarding Metrics and KPIs to Track
Discover the top onboarding metrics and KPIs every UK employer should track, and how to measure the success of your onboarding program.
