A solo recruiter juggles many hats. But, like any other recruiter and agency, there is a substantial drive to make quick, quality placements. In this candidate-driven market, top talents do not last long in the jobs market. Therefore, the solo recruiter running the entire business single-handedly needs a little extra support from candidate skills testing […]

There is a growing body of research and evidence supporting the business case that organisations embracing a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) thrive while those that do not are consistently disadvantaged. A long-term study by McKinsey & Company indicates the business case for DE&I is stronger than ever. For diverse companies, the likelihood […]

As a business in the scale-up phase you are interested in growing exponentially. This is a critical stage, as you are no longer a start-up but are not exactly a large corporation either. At this point, your revenue is increasing and so is the need for new clients. You are interested in getting the most […]

A few months back, I met online with a recruitment business owner who had told me that there was really nothing we could do to help them with their online presence. Their business was on social media; they’d invested in their website, they emailed their database regularly. All sounds great, right? When Did You Last Have […]

You’ve got a good client base. Your candidates know you well. You have relationships with a number of job boards, and your LinkedIn profile is up to date. You’re accessible, you answer all your emails and phone calls. You can take a brief from a client and find them the perfect candidate in a short […]

As we find ourselves 15 months on from the beginning of the first Lockdown restrictions here in the UK, we are now starting to see the eagerly anticipated bounce within much of the recruitment sector. From my discussions with hundreds of business owners, most markets have recovered and businesses are now experiencing levels similar to […]

When we suggest that recruiters invest in their team’s LinkedIn profiles, we sometimes get the furrowed brow and you can see the ‘why?’ in people’s eyes. Well, the answer is deceptively simple but needs a little explanation. The short answer is because it helps create a relationship with your clients. The ‘how’ is usually the […]

Recruitment is changing.  Both clients and candidates are behaving very differently. Hiring managers and HR are still working from home, at least some of the time, and getting interviews and feedback is proving challenging. Candidates are risk averse following the pandemic; if they have been Furloughed, or are still on Furlough, they are being loyal […]

Last month Kevin Green, Founder of What’s Next Consultancy Ltd, delivered an insightful presentation on how to ensure you position your business as the Recruitment Industry picks up momentum. Here is a short section where Kevin shares data and his thoughts on the current state of the Recruitment Landscape: https://vimeo.com/540110860/06103a8f59 My Key Takeaway Points + […]

Every year, thousands of experienced recruiters take the leap out of paid employment to venture on a journey of entrepreneurship, building their own businesses and taking command of their financial destiny. And along with hopes, dreams and (ideally) a solid business plan, every start-up needs recruitment software to support its growth. The CRM system that […]

In this article, Crawford Temple outlines some of the concerning trends threatening to lure Recruiters into illegal practices.

We all love positive news stories. The latest report from the REC makes really positive reading. Here at TEAM HQ it has given us a sense of pride in the industry we serve and has reinforced to us just how important you guys are. It is the independent recruiters who make up the vast majority […]