Recruitment leaders have no option but to hire Millennials to fill the industry's growing skills gap, which requires new approaches to developing, engaging and retaining them, says an industry trainer. read more
More recruitment managers should be prepared to cut their high performers loose rather than promote them to unsuitable leadership positions, say a panel of senior agency executives. read more
The worst mistakes recruiters can make are those that damage their reputation, industry advisor Greg Savage told the RCSA conference last week. read more
Looking beyond traditional CBD domains for recruitment staff is key to attracting talent given the industry's current skills shortages, says the CEO of fast-growing agency Sirius People. read more
Boutique agencies have become more attractive as employers than larger and listed recruiters, offering more flexibility and career opportunities, according to recently-retired rec-to-rec Rosemary Scott.
In this article she reflects on trends in attracting, remunerating, developing and retaining recruiters, and the biggest mistakes agency leaders make in these areas. read more
A shift to more flexible work hours has bolstered productivity and engagement at Kingfisher Recruitment, and opened the firm up to a wider pool of talent, its managing director says. read more
Recruiters who "abandon" hiring managers at offer stage are missing opportunities to promote their own effectiveness, a recruitment director warns. read more
The fact that multi-listed job orders continue to be the norm in recruitment suggests agency leaders are failing their staff, says industry trainer Ross Clennett. read more
With 2018's strong start representing something of a peak for the recruitment sector, industry advisor Greg Savage says it is reassuring that more businesses are drawing a line in the sand over margins. read more