STEM Recruitment Insights
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…
Flexibility
53% of those in STEM Professional / Associate Professions are resident in just four UK regions…
Takeaway
…candidates want transparency on pay during the recruitment process
Takeaway
…this valuable pool of legacy contractors is more open to permanent / FTC opportunities
Takeaway
…Addressing flexible working hours and locations along with qualification paths and structured career progression make all the difference
Takeaway
…up to 6% remained unemployed after 15 months, representing a pool of untapped talent
Takeaway
…hybrid/remote working has the potential to remove geographical barriers to accessing talent
Total Market STEM Recruitment Insights Report
Autumn 2023

Total Market STEM Recruitment Insights Report
Autumn 2023


Total Market STEM Recruitment Insights Report
Autumn 2023
Wages
High UK inflation means people need to earn more money…