UK Employers Demand ‘Unicorn’ Hires Amid Tighter Budgets

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Feb 2026|StatisticsUK Employers Demand ‘Unicorn’ Hires Amid Tighter BudgetsNew research reveals that 53% of UK Leaders are holding out for the ‘perfect fit’Half (53%) of UK employers are holding out for ‘unicorn’ hires – candidates who perfectly match job requirements rather than investing in potential talent. Indeed, fewer than a fifth (17%) say they are willing to train new recruits.
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