“May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing” on-demand webinar and slides
Watch our May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing covering the latest recruitment trends. Listen to our expert panellists share insight into addressing labour and skills shortages in a tight labour market.

Over one third (37%) of businesses say they are struggling with skills and labour shortages. Without the right talent, companies find it hard to meet demand and grow their business.
At the same time, the ongoing economic situation in the UK continues to impact jobseeker decisions. Despite more joiners to the UK labour market, the latter remains tight since vacancies are still at a record level. So, how are employers addressing labour and skills shortages? Find out in Totaljobs’ May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing.
Hear our expert panel discuss the economic factors at play, as well as the current and upcoming trends in recruitment.
During this session, we cover:
- The recruitment trends from our latest Hiring Trends Index
- How the economic landscape in the UK is affecting the labour market
- What employers are doing to address labour and skills shortages
Our expert panel includes:
- Raj Lal (He/Him), Director of Indirect Sales at Totaljobs
- Julius Probst, (He/Him) Labour Economist at Totaljobs
- Samantha Beggs, (She/Her) Campaigns Manager at REC
Get insights and expert recommendations for what’s happening now and next in the world of recruitment. Watch the May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing below.
Watch the coffee briefing recording
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Read the full Q1 Hiring Trends Index

Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index provides a quarterly view of the UK job market and the recruitment trends shaping it. In this edition, we look at the first quarter of 2023 to understand how employers are navigating the ongoing challenges related to the economy, and labour and skills shortages.
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