A Note from the Editor
Our From Surviving to Thriving series was a huge success and now we’re taking it a step further.
This month we launch The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently, a new series packed with expert insight and practical advice to help agencies plan and adapt for the year ahead.
Across technology, people, training, marketing, and client strategy, we’ll be sharing how recruiters can evolve to stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.
Each article will offer clear, actionable ideas from industry leaders who work with agencies every day.
Look out for new 2026 Playbook articles each week from mid-November to mid-December.
Active Candidates: The Key to Faster Hiring
“Active candidates provide strategic advantages that directly impact recruitment agency performance metrics and profitability.” Tapping into active talent pools accelerates hiring timelines, enhances placement success, and drives better margins. RecruitBPM explores how agencies can harness active candidate engagement and what it means when job boards shift toward CPA models.
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Your Candidate Just Outsmarted Your Hiring Process with AI – Now What?
“You’re halfway through a virtual interview. The candidate is polished, articulate, almost too polished. Then you notice it: a split-second pause before each answer, eyes flicking toward another screen, perfectly phrased responses that sound smart but feel scripted” How do you deal AI assisted candidates?
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Recruiting Strategies to Hire Smarter During Talent Shortages
When unemployment is at historic lows, traditional hiring just won’t cut it. Here, Tracker offers four practical strategies to help recruitment teams fill roles faster, re-engage their ATS and push clients toward flexibility.
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Five Legal Updates that Could Affect Your Recruitment Business in 2025 and Beyond
The REC podcast discusses the significant regulatory and market changes anticipated to shape the recruitment sector in 2026. They cover evolving legislation, from tax and data protection to fair work and digital identity.
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