A growth strategy for UK recriitment agencies entering the US Market

UK permanent placements have only just stopped falling after 45 months of decline. Meanwhile, the US economy is projected to add 5.9 million jobs by 2035, and its staffing market is forecast to grow 2.4% this year to $183.1 billion.

Growth is strongest in engineering, data and AI roles, and life sciences.

Many UK agencies already specialise in these sectors.

This Paiger guide explains how a small agency can build a US desk without opening an office.

It covers choosing a niche and target states, tracking live hiring signals, and reaching decision-makers first.