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December 10, 2024
Key Takeaways Headhunting is a proactive recruitment strategy focused on identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates who may not be actively looking for a role. It’s especially useful for niche, senior or strategic positions. Headhunting accesses passive talent pools, expanding beyond active applicants. It’s ideal for senior, specialist or confidential roles where precision matters. Employers gain […]
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December 10, 2024
Steep reduction in permanent staff placements, but temp market decline eases. Higher payroll expenses weighing on recruitment decisions Pay growth remains modest in November Demand for staff declines to the greatest degree in over four years Download Full Report
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December 7, 2024
This article explains the key differences between a recruitment agency and a job centre, clarifying how agencies work on behalf of employers and why their purpose is not the same as a public job-seeking service. Recruitment agencies work for employers, not jobseekers. Agencies focus on filling specific roles with suitable candidates. Job centres provide broader […]
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December 6, 2024
Key Takeaways Engineering is much more than construction sites — emerging sectors such as low-carbon consultancy, smart cities, machine learning, green energy, biomedical and agricultural engineering offer strong and diverse career pathways. Low-carbon and sustainability roles are rising rapidly as infrastructure adapts to net-zero goals. Smart-cities and Internet of Things (IoT) engineers combine civil engineering […]
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December 3, 2024
Key Takeaways Headhunting is a proactive recruiting method in which organisations or specialist consultants identify, approach and engage candidates directly—rather than waiting for applicants. It’s often used for niche, senior or confidential roles where the best talent may not be actively seeking a change. Headhunting widens the candidate pool by including passive talent who aren’t […]
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November 28, 2024
Key Takeaways SaaS recruitment platforms are not just “nice-to-have” — they are becoming core tools for hiring teams. They widen candidate reach, automate manual tasks, improve tracking, enhance collaboration and streamline onboarding. Broaden your talent pool by sourcing beyond traditional channels. Automate candidate screening and scheduling to reduce administrative burden. Use central dashboards to ensure […]
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November 22, 2024
Key Takeaways Modern SaaS recruitment solutions enable organisations to scale hiring efficiently—reaching more candidates, automating processes, and freeing HR to focus on human-centred tasks rather than admin. When application volumes grow, manual hiring processes can become a bottleneck. SaaS platforms help source high-quality candidates, reduce recruitment costs and speed up time-to-hire. Streamlined workflows—from screening to […]
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November 19, 2024
Key Takeaways Headhunting is a proactive recruitment strategy focused on identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates who may not be actively seeking new roles. It is especially effective for niche, senior, or strategic positions where the ideal candidate is often already employed elsewhere. Headhunting targets passive talent, expanding your reach beyond active job seekers. It’s particularly […]
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November 14, 2024
Key Takeaways SaaS recruitment and engagement tools help businesses retain talent by improving communication, onboarding, and employee experience — creating stronger, longer-lasting relationships between employer and employee. Employee engagement begins before day one with clear onboarding processes. SaaS platforms keep employees connected through regular feedback and updates. Data-driven insights help identify retention risks early. Automated […]
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November 12, 2024
Demand for workers deteriorates at strongest rates since summer of 2020 Oversupply of staff cools pay growth. Recruiters in the South of England reported a decline in new permanent hires in October, extending the current run of contraction to 19 months. The pace of reduction accelerated and was significant overall. The downturn was linked to […]
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