The EU salary transparency push still falls short ahead of deadline
The Eu's push towards salary transparency is gaining momentum, but progress remains inconsistent ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline in June 2026.
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Supporting the Growth of Sciopolis: Building the Talent Ecosystem Behind the Science
We’re pleased to announce that Talentmark will officially be partnering with Sciopolis, as part of their multi-strand talent strategy.
Why workplace mental health matters more than ever
Mental health is central to performance, retention, and workplace culture. As modern work becomes faster and more demanding, employers that support staff wellbeing are better positioned to build productive, engaged, and resilient teams.
Employer’s guide to attracting passive candidates
Passive candidates represent one of the most valuable talent pools in today’s job market
Talentmark partner with the Royal Society of Chemistry
Talentmark is pleased to partner with the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2026, continuing a valued collaboration focused on supporting professionals across the chemical sciences
8 tips for building effective teams for start-up companies to secure investment
In the highly competitive Life Sciences sector, start-up companies often find themselves stuck between developing cutting-edge innovation and the search for investment. Building an effective team is not just a key to operational success, it is also a crucial factor in securing much-needed investment.
New opportunities in the 2026 UK job market
UK hiring has eased from the post-pandemic peak, with overall job postings still below pre-2020 levels. However, this headline trend masks continued strength in high-skill sectors, where innovation, regulation and technology are sustaining demand for specialist professionals.
Investment & hiring at a glance for 2026
The UK life sciences sector is set for a year of progress, driven by new investment, government initiatives, and evolving hiring priorities. Both companies and job seekers need to understand the key trends emerging in the job market.
Q1 Market Summary for Scientific Hiring in the UK
From the start of 2026 to mid-March, we analysed our internal data on all client hiring needs. We compared this with the same period last year and have highlighted our key findings.
Q1 Global Hiring for Commercial Recruitment in the Life Science Sectors
The commercial recruitment market is stabilising with selective growth, emphasising seniority, strategic impact, and cross-functional expertise over sheer volume.
Translational Sciences Recruitment in the UK: Q1 2025 vs Q1 2026
Looking at Talentmark data, our placements within UK translational sciences highlight a strong, focused market. While total placement volume has increased slightly year on year at Scientist level and below, the proportion of contract roles has risen from 57% of all scientific placements in Q1 2025 to 70% in Q2 2026.
What the new UK Employment Rights Act means for you
The UK’s new Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of employment legislation in recent years. Aiming to reform the modern-day workplace, by putting in new protections for employees and improving job security for millions of workers across the UK.
