Shifting market | Permanent jobs become harder to find as 1 in 4 firms turn to freelance & contractors

Workers looking for the security of a permanent job may face a tougher employment market, as new data shows 39% of UK businesses have reduced full-time recruitment while a quarter say they are hiring more freelancers and contractors. 

Against a backdrop of rising unemployment, the findings from YouGov data commissioned by Employment Hero, the AI-powered employment platform, suggest the UK jobs market is changing in a way that could reshape how people find work, build experience and plan their careers.