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UK hiring takes 8 weeks on average, up from 4.8, due to budget cuts, high costs, and surging applications.
UK employers are taking longer to fill jobs, with the average hiring time rising to 8 weeks, up from 4.8 weeks a year ago, due to tighter budgets, higher labor costs, and a surge in applications.
Larger firms now take up to 9 weeks, as businesses prioritize quality hires amid economic uncertainty, rising unemployment, and declining job openings.
Over half of recruiters struggle to secure hiring funds, leading to increased use of temporary workers and freelancers.
With 22 applications per vacancy on average, AI and automation are being widely adopted to improve efficiency, and skills like problem-solving, communication, and data analysis are in high demand.
Despite delays, hiring confidence is growing, with 36% of firms increasing recruitment and 58% expecting to fill roles, setting the stage for a potential rebound in 2026.
Las contrataciones en el Reino Unido tardan 8 semanas en promedio, frente a 4,8, debido a los recortes presupuestarios, los altos costos y el aumento de las solicitudes.