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When Hiring Becomes Too Automated: How Overreliance on AI Costs Companies Talent and Trust 

Artificial intelligence is now deeply embedded in modern recruitment. From résumé screening to automated assessments and AI-led screening calls, some companies use AI to…

What Makes a Candidate Memorable (In a Good Way)

Every recruiter reviews hundreds of profiles, CVs, and interviews. 
Most candidates are qualified and many are experienced. 
But only a few are…

Hiring in half the time: what fast recruitment says about future work

Hiring in half the time: what fast recruitment says about future work 
In today’s evolving labour market, speed has become a silent but powerful differentiator. Whether…

Ghosting Goes Both Ways: A Recruiter’s Honest Take

Let’s talk about ghosting. 

Candidates often share stories about recruiters disappearing after interviews, and that frustration is valid. Silence creates anxiety…

Why “Immediate Joiners Only” Is Costing You Great Talent 

In today’s competitive hiring market, many companies advertise roles with one strict condition: “Immediate joiners only.” While this may seem practical from a business…

“Out of Hours” Calls in Recruitment: Helpful or Harmful? 

In recruitment, out-of-hours calls are often seen as part of the job. Candidates work standard hours, roles move quickly, and timing can make or break a placement. But…

How to Get Back to Job Hunting in the New Year 

So, it’s the new year, you’ve enjoyed the holidays, and now it’s time to get back to work in your job hunt.  

Trying to set a routine when we come out of this weird…

Some tips on staying positive in a quiet job market!

In an ideal world, job markets would always be buzzing with opportunity. But reality isn’t always so generous. Whether due to economic shifts, industry downturns, or…

How to Get th Most Out of Working with Agency Recruiters

If you’ve never worked with a recruiter, you may wonder how we operate and what the process is like for us. Today I want to go through the ins and outs of working with…

Mental health and the workplace

Mental health in the workplace can be defined as the overall psychological, emotional, and social well-being of employees within the work environment. 

 

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Why IT Contracting Makes Sense in Today’s Tech Talent Market

If you’ve tried to hire tech talent lately, you’ll know it’s no walk in the park. The pace of change in the industry is relentless, new tools, shifting project scopes…