Emma Pringle

For the past few years, HR professionals have been at the sharp end of some really tough decisions, leading restructures, managing redundancy programmes, and guiding businesses through some of the most difficult conversations imaginable. And then, quietly, it started happening to them too. The last 12-18 months have seen HR functions across the UK significantly […]

Iconic Resourcing | HR Market Insights – Q4 2025 October – December Market Overview: Year-End Caution with Pockets of Opportunity Q4 has been a measured and pragmatic period for HR recruitment across Scotland. After a subdued summer, activity picked up slightly in October and November but as organisations moved toward year-end, many have adopted a

Scottish Legal Recruitment & Market Newsletter: Q1 2025 (April–June) Recruitment Landscape The Scottish legal market continues to demonstrate resilience and steady growth in 2025. While UK-wide data shows broader trends, Scotland’s legal sector is marked by unique dynamics driven by its distinct legal system and diverse firm landscape. Firms across Scotland are actively recruiting at

Recruitment Trends: A Competitive Market Continues The Scottish Legal sector maintains a high demand for top talent in Q3 2024, with recruitment remaining competitive across various practice areas. The market continues to be candidate-driven, particularly at the mid-level, where professionals often receive multiple offers and counter-offers. Salaries remain a key driver for career decisions, but

What has been happening in the market?   The Scottish recruitment market has remained resilient and has seen slight fluctuations in vacancy numbers in comparison the UK as an overall which has shown signs of cooling in Q3. Some keys points below: Hiring Trends 89% of UK businesses actively recruited in Q3 2024, up from