Advertising recruitment enjoys reasonably steady demand, but sourcing top talent requires nuanced skills, and 'near-matches' are rarely good enough, according to staffing executives. read more
Hiring activity remains strong in the rec-to-rec sector, but the real challenge in the current market is candidate attraction, because good recruiters won't consider moving unless they're sure about the health of a business, say rec-to-recs. read more
Not-for-profit sector recruiters enjoy an anti-cyclical niche with stable, ongoing demand, but clients are fussy and culture is extremely important, according to specialists. read more
The banking and financial services market remains challenging, but there are opportunities for recruitment companies that find their niche and ensure they have a diverse spread of clients, according to specialist recruiters. read more
Specialist recruiters in the property and real estate space have mixed views on the state of the market, although they single out property management as a demand bright spot. read more
Recruiting in the business support sector is more challenging than it's given credit for, because of the vital importance of cultural fit and the time-sensitivity of many placements, say specialist recruiters. read more
The supply chain, logistics and procurement staffing market is fairly stable and not given to dramatic highs or lows, but it's not without its challenges, say specialist recruiters. read more
Price competition in the retail recruitment niche is fierce, caused by retailers under pressure from a combination of lower consumer sentiment and a shift towards online shopping, say recruiters. read more
Engineering recruiters are doing it tough right now, with cancelled and delayed mining and infrastructure projects taking the heat out of a previously buoyant market. read more
Hiring demand in the legal sector has dropped off in the past 18 months, in line with the wider recruitment market, but compounded by a string of mergers between local law firms and global giants, says legal recruitment specialists. read more
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