As we step into a new quarter, employers in Doncaster are facing a changing landscape when it comes to recruitment and workforce management. From the latest hiring trends and employment statistics to the unique challenges businesses are tackling, we’ll be taking you through the latest statistics and employment law changes, plus the practical advice you need to navigate these changes.
Whether you’re looking to understand current hiring challenges, adapt to new legislation, or simply stay ahead of the curve, we’ve gathered the essential information to help you make informed decisions for your business.
Labour Market Stats for February 2025:
We investigated in to the labour market for common industrial and commercial roles:
Warehouse Workers
Average Pay: £12.72
People seeking roles: 75, 097
Jobs posted: 466
Factory Worker
Average Pay: £12.10
People seeking roles: 5, 049
Jobs posted: 15
Adminstrator
Average Pay: £12.41
People seeking roles: 37, 367
Jobs posted: 271
Purchase Ledger
Average Pay: £13.74
People seeking roles: 3, 497
Jobs posted: 31
All figures pulled from February 2025 on Indeed
Current employment levels in Doncaster:
In employment: 74.5%
Econimically inactive: 23.1%
Claimant count 4.5%
Unemployed: 3.2%
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Upcoming recruitment challenges: April 2025
April brings multiple important legislation updates that could significantly impact the world of employment:
Effective from 1 April 2025, the NLW for workers aged 21 and over will rise by 6.7%, from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour.
Starting 6 April 2025, employer contributions on salaries exceeding £5,000 will increase to 15%, impacting overall payroll expenses.
From 6 April 2025, employees with children born on or after this date will be entitled to statutory neonatal leave and pay, introducing new considerations for employer leave policies.
Employers with over 250 staff will need to extend pay gap reporting to include ethnicity and disability, alongside gender, enhancing transparency and promoting equality.
The UK Home Office has announced new visa and sponsorship fees effective April 2025, affecting employers who rely on overseas talent.
Changes to the Skilled Worker visa route, including adjustments to salary thresholds and compliance requirements, will impact employers’ recruitment strategies.
With inflation at 3%, exceeding the Bank of England’s 2% target, and upcoming tax hikes, including higher National Insurance contributions from April 1, employers may face increased operational costs and wage pressures.
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