Being very clear about where employers need to compromise on their hiring criteria has helped Halcyon Knights manage expectations and retain 100% of its customers over the past 18 months, CEO Marcus Lynch says. read more
Demand for outplacement services has plummeted as employers finally embrace upskilling to stave off the Great Resignation, says Lee Hecht Harrison managing director James Mcilvena. read more
An employer has boosted its female workforce representation from 38% to 60% with a data-led campaign to ensure hiring better matches its customer mix. read more
Following last year's major shift to internal mobility, the most sophisticated organisations now have a much clearer picture of their employees' skills, aiding better-informed decisions about recruitment and redeployment, a transformation expert says. read more
It might have a 'firehose of applications' at the top of its funnel, but Microsoft is as much affected by skills shortages as any other tech employer, its sourcing manager says. read more
Most recruitment companies' temp revenue has increased but not enough leaders are keeping a close eye on their margin, which can mean all their hard work is in vain. read more
For recruitment companies in growth mode, certain "sacred" metrics can act as a dashboard to indicate issues and keep performance and profits trending in the right direction, says industry advisor Greg Savage. read more