Recruitment in Mansfield is evolving, bringing new challenges and opportunities for employers. With shifts in hiring trends, employment figures, and legal requirements, businesses need to stay agile to keep up.
This month, we’re diving into the latest workforce data, key employment law updates, and the biggest obstacles companies are facing. Whether you’re refining your hiring strategy or preparing for legislative changes, our insights will help you stay ahead and make confident decisions.
Labour Market Stats for February 2025:
We investigated in to the Nottinghamshire labour market for common industrial and commercial roles:
Warehouse Operatives
Average Pay: £12.57
People seeking roles: 23, 687
Jobs posted: 112
Production & Manufacturing
Average Pay: £13.66
People seeking roles: 40, 374
Jobs posted: 441
Adminstrator
Average Pay: £12.70
People seeking roles: 320, 866
Jobs posted: 142
Purchase Ledger
Average Pay: £13.15
People seeking roles: 1, 833
Jobs posted: 11
All figures pulled from February 2025 on Indeed
Current employment levels in Mansfield:
In employment: 71.9%
Econimically inactive: 28.1%
Claimant count 4.1%
Unemployed: 3.6%
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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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