A Note from the Editor

Louise will be at RecFest, the UK’s largest Talent Acquisition event, in Knebworth this week. She will be hosting the Workshop Arena, so do head over and see her if you’re there!

It looks like it’s going to be a scorcher, so don’t forget the suncream!!

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Email Marketing for Recruiters: 5 Performance Truths Every Recruitment Agency Needs to Know
“In the age of AI, top recruitment marketers are turning to a more powerful yet underused tool: email. New benchmarks … show that email campaigns, when powered by clean data, smart segmentation, and automation, consistently outperform industry standards. Vincere shares the five key performance truths every recruitment marketer needs to know.
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What Do Background Checks Have to Do with Candidate Experience? Everything
Background checks aren’t just about risk; they’re a vital part of the candidate experience. This TalentCulture article explains how a clear, efficient, and transparent screening process can build trust, reduce anxiety, and strengthen your employer brand. By treating background checks as a strategic, human-centred touchpoint, employers can improve hiring outcomes and stand out in a competitive talent market.
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Thumbs Down for Disability: AI Bias in Resume Screening
ERE highlights research showing that GPT‑4 penalises disability-related resume content, reflecting ableist bias. The findings stress the need for fairer AI screening tools and stronger safeguards against discrimination in hiring.
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Work Less, Earn More: A Smarter Way to Scale Your Recruitment Business
Scaling a recruitment agency doesn’t mean you have to burn out. This guide from Simplicity shows owners how to prioritise high‑margin clients, automate admin, secure strong cash flow, build scalable systems, and preserve culture so you can grow profitably with less work.
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