Recruiter News - November 2025

In this issue: November Newsletter | Budget Must Tackle Persistent Hiring Problems | Did you know? | Are you looking to grow your team? | Employment Law Changes | Go Green Scheme - Somerset | Free Cyber Action Toolkit | Recruit Now |

November Newsletter

The autumn careers fairs are one of my favourite parts of the job - I love speaking to students and finding out how they feel about life, jobs, and their futures.

This year, there was general concern about the state of the graduate jobs market following 'doom and gloom' headlines in the media. The reality is much better - although graduate job vacancies have been down, the drop is nothing like the headlines claim.

Beyond that, though, I spoke to a group of highly committed students, looking forward to entering the world of work.

If you want to recruit them, then post your grad scheme with us now, and if you have other vacancies, get those adverts live asap. If you are looking for the class of 2026, then adverts in February/March are what you are aiming for.

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Budget Must Tackle Persistent Hiring Problems

The British Chambers of Commerce Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows that difficulties in finding staff persist despite rising unemployment.

Just over half of firms (54%) surveyed said they had attempted to recruit in the last three months. Of those firms trying to hire staff, 75% said they experienced difficulties, up slightly from the previous quarter (73%).

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Did you know?

ONS November 2025 figures show:

- unemployment is up to 5%

- vacancy numbers are unchanged on the quarter, and slightly up from last quarter

- average earnings are up 4.8% (inc. bonuses)

Employment Law Changes

This free online session helps employers, business leaders, and HR professionals understand the upcoming Employment Rights Bill - one of the most significant reforms in recent years.

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Go Green Scheme - Somerset

Somerset Green Business Grant, offers SMEs practical help and financial support to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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Free Cyber Action Toolkit

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has launched a free Cyber Action Toolkit to help sole traders and small businesses strengthen their online security.

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