Only a tiny portion of recruiters prepare hiring managers for interviews, despite this being one of the simplest ways to improve placement conversion rates, an industry advisor says. read more
Too many recruiters are now reluctant to set up face-to-face meetings, but it's an approach that still yields the best results in business development, says industry coach Sophie Robertson. read more
Employers used to be wary of long career breaks in candidate resumes, but changing workforce demographics and the impact of the pandemic has made gaps far more common and acceptable, says U&U MD Craig Sneesby. read more
A growing number of agency leaders no longer set KPIs for their teams, but an industry trainer warns this approach increases the risk of burnout and low performance. read more
A recruitment agency's recent brush with a scammer serves as an important reminder to be wary of client approaches that look too good to be true, its managing director says. read more
Employment law governing casual and contract employment has shifted dramatically, and employers now face a raft of new compliance issues. Watch this webcast to prepare yourself for the year ahead. read more
A LinkedIn post about starting a new role can constitute a breach of post-employment obligations that, as the market tightens, recruitment agencies are increasingly willing to enforce, a lawyer warns. read more
There is still good demand for proven recruiters but roles for rookies and junior recruiters are limited across all sectors, according to a panel of rec-to-rec specialists. read more