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November 2025 EMEA Workforce Report  

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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The labor market shows surprising strength, with job openings at a 12-month high and applications on the rise. But hiring isn’t keeping pace. So who is filling these open roles and how do job seekers feel about this shift? Dive in to find out.

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November 2025 EMEA Workforce Report  

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

Recent trends

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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