We’re seeing more briefs at AE and AM level asking for SEO fluency, data literacy, content strategy, AI-powered search and a clear understanding of how channels work together.

It makes sense, but there’s a tension emerging.

The people with those skills know their value.

With around 55% of UK workers now prioritising job security, many are sitting tight, weighing risk and waiting for something that genuinely justifies a move.

Which means the talent that agencies are seeking isn’t actively looking.

So what does this all mean?

That’s what we’ve explored in SIGNALS Issue 02, with first-hand insight from our PR & Comms specialist, Tirna Sweeney.

Take a look at the SIGNAL and what it means for hiring: SIGNALS Issue 02, the new junior brief