The world is going through a period of rapid change. The war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, higher borrowing rates, and chronic inflation are all affecting consumer confidence domestically and internationally.

The resulting impact on businesses, employers, and employees will be enormous – and we all must adapt to survive.

Recruiters face increasing uncertainty, but this isn’t new. The employment sector has felt like a rollercoaster in recent years, from the COVID-19 outbreak and the post-pandemic boom to the ‘Great Resignation’, increased working from home and leaps forward in artificial intelligence.

How are people reacting? Employees demand greater flexibility in where, when, and how they work. Those with the most in-demand skills are in the driving seat.