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December 2025 Workforce Report

U.S. and EMEA markets saw a sharp slowdown from October to November, far steeper after November than typical seasonal dips. Elevated openings paired with hiring cuts signal structural cooling as companies prioritize caution over expansion.

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Employers and candidates returned to the EMEA labour market following the August slowdown with renewed momentum, driving activity to 12-month heights.

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December 2025 Workforce Report

U.S. and EMEA markets saw a sharp slowdown from October to November, far steeper after November than typical seasonal dips. Elevated openings paired with hiring cuts signal structural cooling as companies prioritize caution over expansion.

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The overall EMEA labour market is showing strong momentum, with all three indicators up from one year ago.

Hires are up 29% in the UK since the start of the year but candidate activity is lagging, down 19% since January.

Seventy-six percent of French workers want companies to be transparent about the possible use of AI by recruiters.

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