Business News Wales

20 August 2026

Employers Remain Cautious as Hiring Confidence Stays Near Record Low

UK employers continue to take a cautious approach to hiring, with the latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD finding that employer confidence remains close to record lows, outside of the pandemic, and has shown no signs of recovery since spring 2025.

Employers Remain Cautious as Hiring Confidence Stays Near Record Low

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