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IT recruitment is heading toward an RPO-dominated, low-margin landscape, but with the right technology and driven staff, recruitment companies that focus on the top 5% of candidates can still turn a profit, according to Naviro director Daniel Barratt. read more

The senior recruitment management job market has all but dried up, but executives with a particular set of attributes will always find themselves in demand, according to Hemisphere Consulting managing director Tony Crane. read more

A clear point of difference in both process and methodology is key to establishing a new arm to your business, according to experienced recruitment executive, Nicole Underwood. read more

One of the true tests of a recruitment leader is whether they can rally staff after a downturn, according to Brooklyn International recruitment services managing director, Gary Lazzarotto. read more

The agency recruiter still brings market intelligence, niche recruitment knowledge and discipline to the in-house recruitment function, and their expertise is worth the extra cost, says former ANZ global recruitment head Sharon Tan. read more

Tackling a major operational and debt restructure like the one Rubicor went through last year requires a clear strategy and transparent execution to minimise the effect on staff engagement, says CEO Kevin Levine. read more

Recruitment is so competitive it's crucial to "maintain the rage" and energy to follow established processes, rather than risk the ramifications of taking shortcuts when spanners get thrown in the works, according to Halcyon Knights directors Lincoln Benbow and Marcus Lynch. read more

OnTalent managing director Varina Nissen says the recruiters who successfully transition to management roles are like elite athletes - they don't have a fail switch and they "never lay down". read more

High-profile recruitment commentator Greg Savage says sharing everything you know is the best way to build your profile as an expert in your field, as you have to "give to get". He also thinks most recruitment businesses are "fundamentally broken" and unlikely to perform better even when market conditions improve. read more

Hudson Asia-Pacific CEO Mark Steyn says joining the recruitment industry as a CEO from outside the sector has given him some fresh perspective on how to run a business. He says recruitment leaders need five specific qualities for success in this industry. read more