A Note from the Editor

Today the UK Recruiter Newsletter reaches its 1000th issue! I’ve been here since Issue #630 whereas Louise has been doing this for over 20 years! Which is, frankly, bonkers and amazing in equal quantities!  Louise has written a blog looking back over the years and she has even included the very first newsletter that was sent back in 1999.

Louise is celebrating with a special edition of Recruitment Smarts Live, looking back at the best and worst of recruiting back in the late (very late!) 90s. I’m hoping for lots of the worst. That’s always more fun!   She has also recently been encouraging people to share their tales and memories on her recent LinkedIn Post. Do go and join in!

Here’s to the next 1000 issues (which is actually quite an exhausting thought!)!

Growing A Recruitment Business To Sell – 8 Ways To Increase Value

This isn’t really a business end goal I’ve ever properly understood but I know starting and building up a business with a view to selling is a recognised strategy. Last issue I shared an article about buying an already established agency so this seems to pair well with that!  (.. read more)

What Recruiters Need To Know About Hard To Fill Positions

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How to Optimize Your Website for a Better Candidate Experience

Largely focussed on in-house recruitment but just as relevant to recruitment companies. “You need to optimize your site in such a way that it [is] appealing to potential employees. To do that, you should focus on improving the overall candidate experience linked to your website!”  (.. read more)