The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is a leading source of insight on the professional recruitment sector in the UK. Working with its members, Trusted and Global Strategic Partners APSCo produces unique, timely research and intelligence.  

Its data and analysis are widely used by recruitment firms, Government, employer organisations and economists to help identify and assess the trends in professional talent that are critical to the UK’s broader economic success. 

All APSCo research is free to members. 

Economic Research and Trends 

Recruitment Trends Snapshot

APSCo's Recruitment Trends Snapshot, produced in partnership with Bullhorn, offers a monthly overview of percentage changes in overall vacancies and placements, both contract and permanent on a monthly basis. It also gives figures on percentage changes in average salaries and sales revenue from placements. All of our snapshot reports can be found here.

Regional and Sector Reports

APSCo has partnered with Trusted Partners Vacancysoft and Veritone Hire to produce regional and sector report series free to APSCo members.

The data presented in these regional and sector reports are based on recent vacancies posted on thousands of company websites and the world’s largest network of job boards which have been analysed by our Trusted Partners to identify key trends and activity for APSCo members. They can be downloaded here.

Market Intelligence Research and White Papers 

People Strategy

Remuneration, Reward and Retention

APSCo Building for Growth: The Case for a People Strategy

APSCo Disrupt

Report 4: Transformative marketing strategies that drive growth

Report 3: Is commision dead?

Report 2: Shaping the future of recruitment in 2030 

Report 1: Rethink, Reimagine, Reinvent - How to thrive in the age of automation

The Recruitment Index
Inside Series: Expert Insights and Practical Strategies
UK Recruitment Diversity and Inclusion Index 2021 
Women in Recruitment Report 2021 
AI & Automation
ED&I Research