1、MARKET&SALARY GUIDE-2-INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONWelcome to the 15th edition of our Market Insight&Salary Guide,where we share our expertise on key trends within finance,tech,transformation,legal and specialist markets for 2025.This year our research is based upon a robust sample size of 1,823 responde
2、nts,and is referred to by 100k+professionals across our nine offices in the UK,Ireland,and the Netherlands.The recruitment landscape continues to evolve,shaped by economic,political&geopolitical challenges,rising operational costs,fast paced technological advancements,and an uneven market recovery.W
3、hile these hurdles persist,businesses are demonstrating greater strategic agility.In particular,the finance and tech sectors are leading the way,adapting to new realities with renewed focus and determination.There is a clear shift in sentiment:organisations are no longer merely reacting to change;th
4、ey are preparing for it.The rapid pace of technological advancement and shifting workforce expectations have ushered in a new era where its no longer business as usual-its transformation as usual and traditional approaches to hiring and workforce planning are being replaced with more agile,skills-fo
5、cused strategies.In this context,investing in people is more critical than ever.Skills,rather than experience,are emerging as the primary currency for hiring managers.The pace of change has never been faster,and employers are seeking professionals who can adapt,innovate,and thrive.As one industry le
6、ader put it:“Your performance tells me what youve done in the past,your skills tell me what you can do in the future.”Age inclusion is also rising up the talent agenda.With 47%of the UK workforce projected to be over 50 by 2030,businesses are increasingly recognising the need to value experience alo