Greenshoots: Celebrating Progress in Recruitment August 2025

At Talence, our Greenshoots series is all about spotlighting the bright spots in recruitment, because amidst the noise, there’s plenty to celebrate. From agencies bouncing back stronger to innovative hiring models gaining traction, we’re curating stories that show progress, resilience, and smart adaptation in action. It’s our way of reminding the industry (and ourselves) that even in uncertain times, growth is happening and it’s worth paying attention to.

10 Must-Read Recruitment Wins & Trends
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UK Job Vacancies Hit Strongest Annual Growth Since 2022

Vacancies rose to 875,546 in June 2025 (+2.68% YoY, +1.99% MoM), marking the fastest annual growth in nearly three years. Construction, IT, and legal sectors showed particular strength.

Capita Launches AI‑Driven Recruitment Tools to Accelerate Hiring

Capita has deployed Salesforce Agentforce AI, reducing early-stage recruitment workflows from weeks to hours - freeing recruiters for higher‑value work.

Business Confidence Lifts 2025 Hiring Plans

A business survey shows 70% of UK firms expect revenue growth, with nearly three-quarters planning to increase headcount, especially in financial services.

KPMG/REC June Data Shows Rising Worker Supply & Temp Demand

Candidate availability has climbed to its highest level since late 2020, while temporary hiring demand is softening at its slowest pace - indicating early labour market stabilization.

London Job Adverts Surge by 8.1% in June

New job postings in London rose 8.1% month-on-month, particularly in transport & logistics—suggesting regional momentum beginning to spread.

Recruitment Sector Outlook Cautiously Positive

Ryecroft Glenton’s mid‑June outlook reports 75% of placements are now temp roles, with candidate supply up and growing optimism as agencies invest in tech and process improvements.

Fintech Firms Expect £70k–150k Hiring Surge in 2025

Many rapidly growing UK tech firms plan to add thousands of roles in 2025, particularly in software, fintech, and fintech-adjacent sectors, offering salaries ranging £70k–150k.

Cybersecurity Recruitment Demand Spikes Amid AI Threats

Robert Walters reports over 17,000 UK vacancies in cybersecurity, with demand climbing across roles like ethical hackers, SOC analysts, and cloud security engineers.

UK Services PMI Hits Highest Expansion Rate Since Aug ‘24

The S&P Global UK Services PMI rose to 52.8 in June, indicating the fastest growth in service-sector activity in almost a year - supporting hiring momentum in client-facing industries.

Greenshoots will be back next month with more standout stories from across the recruitment world. If you’ve spotted a win worth sharing or have something to add, drop us a comment below, we’d love to hear it and keep the conversation growing.