Recruitment Software: A Strategic Advantage
September 1st, 2025 | Industry News
Nearly half of UK candidates will be seeking new roles within six months, yet recruitment firms face their most challenging market conditions in decades. For agencies willing to adapt, recruitment software has become the defining factor between those who thrive and those who merely survive.
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How Recruitment Software Creates Fairer Opportunities
August 27th, 2025 | Industry News
Statistics paint a bleak picture: nearly half of young people from minority backgrounds face prejudice or discrimination when entering the workforce, whilst only 4.7% of Britain’s most powerful roles are held by ethnic minorities – far below the 13% representation in the general population. As organisations grapple with these disparities, recruitment software emerges as a powerful tool to eliminate bias and create genuinely fair hiring processes.
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Modern Recruitment Technology Trends
August 6th, 2025 | Industry News
UK recruitment is experiencing significant shifts, with hiring activity showing modest growth and regulatory changes on the horizon. For recruitment agencies navigating this evolving environment, having robust recruitment software systems will be critical.
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How Modern Recruitment Software Protects UK Agencies From Cyber Threats and Regulatory Challenges
July 17th, 2025 | Industry News
This spring a single phone call brought down M&S’s entire online operation for 10 days. The attackers didn’t need sophisticated hacking tools, they simply called the IT helpdesk, pretended to be locked-out employees, and convinced agents to reset their passwords. This social engineering attack cost M&S an estimated £30 million in direct profit losses according to Deutsche Bank analysts.
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How UK Recruitment Agencies Can Navigate Market Turbulence Through Strategic Technology Adoption
July 11th, 2025 | Industry News
UK recruitment agencies are experiencing intense challenges, with industry stalwart Hays recently slashing its annual profit forecast to around £45 million—significantly below analyst expectations. This sobering reality reflects broader market turbulence, as companies grapple with national insurance contribution increases and global economic uncertainty. The situation has become particularly acute for graduate recruitment, with entry-level positions dropping by nearly a third since late 2022, creating a perfect storm of reduced opportunities and intensified competition.
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The State of UK Recruitment: Cautious Optimism Amid Ongoing Challenges
June 19th, 2025 | Industry News
The UK recruitment landscape is showing tentative signs of recovery after what industry leaders describe as “two years of treacle” – a prolonged period of challenging market conditions that has tested the resilience of agencies across the nation. Recent data reveals a mixed picture, with contract hiring demonstrating notable growth whilst permanent placements remain under pressure.
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Recruitment and the Fintech Sector
June 3rd, 2025 | Industry News
The UK’s fintech sector stands at a demanding crossroads. Despite economic headwinds and the lingering effects of a three-year hiring downturn, the industry is poised for remarkable growth, with hiring forecast to increase by 32% in 2025. However, this promising outlook comes against the backdrop of a recruitment landscape plagued by inefficiencies, candidate burnout, and dehumanising processes. The solution is likely to be found in embracing sophisticated recruitment software that can bridge the gap between volume and quality, whilst restoring the human element to hiring.
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How Software Solutions Can Safeguard Your Agency
May 7th, 2025 | Industry News
Alarming Insolvency Trends Shake Recruitment Industry
Recruitment agencies are shutting for business at their fastest rate in 15 years, with approximately 120 recruitment businesses appointing liquidators in the past six months – a concerning 17% increase compared to last year. These figures represent the highest insolvency rate since the 2008 financial crash and potentially signal a nationwide slowdown in hiring, often viewed as a precursor to economic recession.
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How Agencies Add Value Beyond Traditional Recruitment
March 19th, 2025 | Industry News
The Evolving Landscape of Talent Acquisition
In today’s competitive business environment, success clearly depends on acquiring top talent. It also requires businesses to implement decisions that drive growth, and surprisingly innovative recruitment helps drive both solutions. Businesses increasingly seek recruitment services beyond simply filling vacant positions and software is transforming how recruitment consultancies can deliver these expanded services.
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International Contractor or Employee? Helping Clients Understand the Ramifications
March 6th, 2025 | Industry News
As businesses continue to expand globally, they increasingly turn to international contractors or employees to access specialised talent, improve flexibility, and reduce operational costs. However, managing a workforce across multiple countries brings significant challenges. Whether working with contractors or full-time employees, organisations need to adapt their recruitment strategies to navigate these complexities effectively.
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