A Note from the Editor

Louise was interviewed for OnRec this week. She was asked for her views on all things recruitment, what’s changed, what’s important, what’s great and what should you attend. Read the interview to find out all she had to say!

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Exciting news from our partners at 3R.

They are joining forces with PGC in North America to “offer recruitment agencies a seamless, fully compliant route into the US contractor market”. Find out more.

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Are You Reaching Job Seekers? 
The article warns that recruiters rushing into hiring are making six hidden mistakes – like neglecting structured ad formats (AIDA), salary disclosure, inclusive language, keyword strategy, legality, and grammar – resulting in ineffective job ads that frustrate candidates, reduce response rates, and undermine candidate experience.
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Recruitment is Out of Sync – Here’s How to Bring it Back Together
Recruitment tech is advancing and candidate behaviour has shifted—but processes remain stuck. Expectations, tools, and habits pull in different directions. Wave argues it’s time to realign and rethink how the industry brings these elements together.
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Protect Your Fees, Protect Your Margins: Legal Wins for Recruiters
When margins are tight, unpaid fees or disputes hurt most. Legal expertise isn’t a blocker, it’s the key to faster payments, fewer traps, and watertight deals. Here are three practical ways recruiters can use legal strategy to protect revenue and boost profit.
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Candidate Journeys Are Better with Automation
With hiring demand shifting and competition intensifying, agencies face tighter margins, demanding clients, and choosy candidates. Yet many still rely on clunky, manual processes. Candidate journey automation offers a smarter way, cutting admin, reducing compliance risk, and speeding up placements while keeping the personal touch.
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