Permanent Placements Rise for the First Time Since 2022 as Confidence Returns
New REC and KPMG data suggests confidence is returning to the UK jobs market, but recruitment firms will need the right foundations to turn opportunity into growth.
Emily Jerman
Growth Marketing Manager
Emily is responsible for driving demand, building the brand and accelerating our growth. With experience across SaaS and recruitment technology, she combines insight, creativity and analysis to deliver measurable results. Emily takes a strongly customer-centric approach, ensuring campaigns reflect real recruiter challenges and clearly communicate the value Mercury delivers. Emily is a qualified sommelier (perfect for organising Mercury events!) and a keen runner.
My posts
Your AI Strategy Shouldn't Depend on Your Vendor's Roadmap
AI has quickly become our new normal, but when every recruiter is using the same tools, copilots and workflows, where does the differentiation come from?
AI Is Starting to Create Jobs in the UK
54% of UK businesses say AI has created new jobs, while a quarter are increasingly hiring candidates with AI skills and 21% are creating AI-specific roles.
UK Recruitment Market Shows Signs of Recovery
IT, Manufacturing and Logistics Drive a Stronger Q2 for UK Hiring
Hiring Intent Is Rising, But Confidence Lags
More UK businesses plan to recruit in Q3 amid uncertainty.
From AI Support to AI Execution: What Recruitment Leaders Learned About Microsoft Copilot
How is AI actually changing the way recruitment businesses operate today?
