Tech Recruitment Insights
Winter 23/24
Software dev
…where junior developers dominate the available pool and hybrid hiring is not that simple
Cloud & infrastructure
...to hire successfully organisations need to adapt to secure top talent effectively
Cyber
…navigating this ever-evolving landscape demands keen insight and strategic adaptation
Data & machine learning
…pivotal shifts are underway, reshaping talent dynamics and demand
Tech leaders
…subtle shifts often signal broader changes - the realm of senior leadership is no different
ESG
…technology plays a pivotal role in advancing initiatives
Tech Recruitment Insights
Winter 23/24

Tech Recruitment Insights
Winter 23/24


Total Market STEM Recruitment Insights Report
Autumn 2023
Wages
High UK inflation means people need to earn more money…
Self-employed
Self-employed worker numbers are 13% lower than pre-pandemic levels…
ED&I
Just 27% of the UK STEM workforce are women…
Grads
First degree STEM graduate numbers plateaued in 2021/22…
Flexibiity
53% of in STEM Professional / Associate Professions are resident in just four UK regions…
Takeaway
…this valuable pool of legacy contractors is more open to permanent / FTC opportunities
Takeaway
…this valuable pool of legacy contractors is more open to permanent / FTC opportunities
Takeaway
…key learnings come from the study of roles where a good gender balance has been achieved
Takeaway
…up to 6% remained unemployed after 15 months, a pool of untapped talent
Takeaway
…hybrid/remote working has the potential to remove geographical barriers to accessing talent
Takeaway
… demand is still high and competition remains fierce
Takeaway
…81% acceptance rate when companies offer on or above salary expectation
Takeaway
…Assignment Value Proposition (AVP) - a great opportunity to create your contract labour value return
Takeaway
…small actions can make a big difference
Takeaway
…systems engineers in less demand… really?
Takeaway
…systems engineers in less demand… really?