Recruitment Benchmarking Report Q3 2025

Recruitment Accountants

Shifting Gears: How Q3 Signals Operational Progress

Q3 2025 has delivered a stronger set of results, with signs of financial improvement across the SME recruitment market. But conditions remain unpredictable, and business owners are still having to work hard to convert effort into margin.

At Recruitment Accountants, we’ve analysed performance data from over 75 agencies across the UK, alongside published updates from Hays, PageGroup and Robert Walters. We’ve also taken into account the wider economic backdrop, including inflation, employment and interest rates, to provide a full view of how firms are navigating Q3.

Access the full report here.