Still Waiting For the Turning Point
Last month’s upswing seems to have been just that – a temporary blip. In April, most indicators pointed down again, though there are reasonable explanations.
➡️ Assignment volume (excluding healthcare) dropped by -8.2% compared to March and -1.9% compared to April 2024.
It’s worth noting that the full Easter holiday fell in April this year – something that usually dampens market activity.
➡️ The number of bench consultants – i.e. those actively seeking new assignments – increased by 1.4% compared to March.
Compared to April 2024, the increase is even more significant: +22%.
➡️ We also see a clear uptick in activity on Brainville: more logins, more individuals connecting to existing company accounts, and more “reactivated” companies that had been inactive for some time – a steady trend throughout 2025.
📊 What roles are in demand right now?
(Based on statistically notable changes)
🔼 Slight increase for BI consultants and engineers
🔽 Developers, Data X consultants, and testers are down – a reversal from the trend in March. A clear sign of how quickly the market can shift.
🌍 Geography: No major changes, but the metro regions account for +2% more assignments compared to April 2024.
💻 Remote and hybrid assignments continue to rise – now +4% compared to March.
🔎 Bottom line: The market is still active, but increasingly volatile.
And competition for assignments? It’s getting tougher.
📷 The photo was taken during a long run out towards Siggesta on Värmdö – here in Torsby.
