UK talent crunch deepens as salary stagnation drives job moves

More than half of UK professionals are planning to jump ship in the next six months, with static salaries and lacklustre benefits fuelling widespread dissatisfaction. As 59% of employers admit to losing candidates over uncompetitive offers, the message is clear—traditional compensation models are no longer cutting it.

Despite demand for flexibility, many firms are doubling down on office time, pushing talent toward employers offering transparency, progression, and true work-life balance. With only 40% of professionals expecting a pay rise this year, companies that fail to adapt risk falling behind in a fiercely competitive market.

The future of hiring hinges on bold, strategic action.

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