Northern high-growth businesses boost productivity as turnover outpaces hiring
The North of England’s most ambitious businesses are generating more revenue without increasing headcount at the same pace, according to the 2026 High Growth 50 report.
Median turnover across this year’s cohort increased by 115% over the past three years, up from 105% in 2025. Over the same period, median headcount growth fell from 69% to 47%, while turnover per employee rose by 52% - compared with the 2025 cohort.
The figures point to a shift in how Northern businesses are scaling, with technology, automation and AI helping... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
