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Economy

Business confidence, hiring and the outlook for the next quarter

Employers are balancing cautious hiring with targeted investment in scarce and commercially important skills.

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Hiring remains selective, with employers concentrating on roles connected to delivery, revenue and digital operations. Flexible access to specialist skills is also becoming more important.

Signals to watch

  • Vacancy duration
  • Demand for hybrid skills
  • Investment in training
  • Regional differences in opportunity