Health & Social Care Recruitment in 2025: Economic Insights with Julius Probst
It’s important to channel our inner economist regularly - it’s important to understand the climate that your organisation works in, especially when it comes to health and social care.
In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we dive deep into the UK's economic landscape with Julius Probst, European Labour Economist at Appcast.
Julius shares valuable insights on how recent economic shifts are impacting recruitment in health and social care.
Despite initial concerns about a continued recession, the UK economy has shown resilience. While job growth has been generally stagnant, the healthcare sector stands out as an exception, continuing to create new positions.
We explore crucial topics including:
- The impact of the new Labour government's autumn budget on healthcare recruitment
- Current wage growth trends
- The effects of national insurance contribution changes on care homes and healthcare businesses
Julius also discusses why healthcare remains a stable sector for employment despite economic uncertainties, offering valuable perspective for both employers and job seekers in the care sector.