In today's challenging recruitment landscape, having access to reliable industry benchmarking data is more valuable than ever. The Recruitment Index, jointly conducted by APSCo and Saffery, returns in 2025 as the UK's only comprehensive financial benchmarking survey for recruitment and executive search businesses.
Click here to access the survey.
This year's survey delves into crucial areas affecting our industry, including the impact of AI, NIC increases, and salary benchmarking, alongside our established financial, sector and recruitment metrics. What sets this survey apart is its depth and the exceptional value it delivers to recruiter that participate - only those who complete the full survey will receive access to the complete benchmarking results.
We understand this isn't a quick tick-box exercise. The survey requires thoughtful consideration and input from your leadership team, particularly regarding financial data. To facilitate this collaborative approach, we've made it possible to download the questions as a PDF, allowing you to gather input from key decision-makers before submitting your responses online.
Why invest your time in this survey? The benefits are substantial:
- Compare your performance against genuine peers in the industry, particularly valuable in challenging market conditions
- Gain insights into how similar businesses are tackling current challenges
- Identify potential growth opportunities, including international expansion
- Access comprehensive cross-sector insights that go beyond your immediate market
- Review your business performance against key industry metrics
The resulting report, prepared by Saffery, will provide a detailed analysis comparing this year's findings with our previous survey from two years ago, offering valuable insights into industry trends and developments. Time is of the essence - the survey closes in four weeks, on Friday 28th March. Whilst it may take up to an hour to complete, remember: meaningful data input leads to meaningful insights for your business. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to benchmark your business against the industry's best. Your participation ensures you'll receive invaluable data to inform your strategic decisions in 2025 and beyond.
How to Participate:
- Review all questions online first to understand what information you'll need
- Download the PDF version to share with key decision-makers in your organisation, such as your Financial Director
- Submit your answers through the online survey when all data is collected - please note only one submission per organisation is permitted
Confidentiality is assured, and all data will be anonymised in the final report.
Click here to access the survey.
