Navigating the Maze: Key Recruitment Challenges in the 2025 UK Market
The UK recruitment market in 2025 is marked by a paradox of reduced vacancies alongside acute skills shortages, prompting widespread adoption of technologies like AI and ATS. While these tools offer efficiency, they risk exacerbating bias and harming candidate experiences if mismanaged. Persistent discrimination and the widespread absence of feedback further erode trust and employer reputation. Addressing these issues requires an ethical, human-centred approach where technology supports rather than replaces meaningful human involvement in recruitment.