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New data from Indeed suggests the UK labour market will enter 2026 in a subdued state, with job postings 19 percent below their pre-pandemic level. This is an 8 percent year-on-year decline, though broadly unchanged since mid-April and up 4 percent over the past month. The analysis - covering job postings from 1 January to 21 November 2025 - also highlights the UK as an outlier, with postings in Europe and North America remaining above pre-pandemic levels.
Most new recruits to white-collar jobs are required to spend at least two or three days a week in the office, while roles requiring just one office day are dying out, according to an analysis of job postings. Hybrid work where staff split their time between the office and another location, such as their home has cemented itself as the new normal for millions of workers since the Covid-19 pandemic.