As we navigate 2026, it is a known fact that traditional office boundaries have largely dissolved, replaced by an ecosystem of remote work and borderless hiring. For modern recruiters, it’s...
A Note from the Editor Neil Carberry OBE has announced he will step down as Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) this September, marking the end of...
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers 49.2 Permanent placements index (still declining, but at the slowest rate in 3 years) 48.4 Temporary billings index (decline easing month-on-month) 46 Vacancy index (falling,...
recLAW is marking five years of supporting the recruitment industry, having worked with agencies across the UK to resolve disputes and recover unpaid fees. During that time, the firm has...
A Note from the Editor This week’s articles highlight a recruitment industry sharpening its tools for a more demanding, efficiency‑driven market. From stabilising but cautious hiring conditions to the growing...
Total job vacancies up 7.6% in Q1 2026, compared to Q1 prior year. But March vacancies almost flat YoY as global uncertainty impacts hiring confidence. 7th April – Business hiring confidence showed a strong increase in...
In recruitment, customer satisfaction, often referred to as client satisfaction, directly impacts retention, repeat placements and referrals. For ambitious agencies, it isn’t just a “nice to have”, it’s a critical...
A Note from the Editor This week’s issue highlights a recruitment landscape where speed, trust, and clarity matter more than ever. Top businesses are refining how they attract talent, new...
From inefficient onboarding to budget bleed: Data-backed solutions to improve the trifecta of client-contractor-agency relations and ROI. Whether you’re a hiring manager struggling to build strong relationships with outsourced talent...
A Note from the Editor We’ve got two upcoming webinars that are well worth adding to your diary, both tackling areas where there’s a lot of noise, and a real...
