Permanent Placements Rise for the First Time Since 2022 as Confidence Returns

New data from REC and KPMG shows UK permanent placements increased for the first time in almost four years, with temporary billings also continuing to grow. Recruiters pointed to improving confidence, new contract wins and business expansion as key drivers.

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As confidence starts to return, recruitment businesses face a different challenge: doing more with every opportunity.

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With candidate availability rising and vacancies still under pressure, performance increasingly comes down to visibility, efficiency and execution.

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This is why connected systems, clean data and AI-enabled workflows matter. They help recruiters move faster and maximise productivity across the entire recruitment lifecycle.

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Mercury delivers this through a single recruitment platform built on Microsoft, connecting CRM, ATS, middle and back-office operations, and analytics in one place.

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