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Recruitment Smarts #1234

From the Editor One of the things Louise enjoys most about her week is talking to people building interesting businesses across recruitment, staffing and talent technology. Recent conversations have covered...

Recruitment Smarts #1233

From the Editor CV Library has released new data showing UK job postings jumped 21% in June, reaching their highest level since 2023. After a long period of hiring caution,...

UK job postings surge 21% in June to highest level since 2023

Quarterly job market analysis from CV-Library, one of the UK’s largest job boards, suggests hiring confidence might be returning after a sluggish April and May. June vacancies were up 12.4% on the same month last year, and 21% up from May 2026. CV-Library combines live job market data with a...

Recruitment Smarts #1232

From the Editor This week’s edition explores the forces reshaping recruitment in 2026 — from why only 6% of agencies achieve real AI ROI to the social platforms now driving...

Stop Optimising Just for Google. Start Optimising to Be Found by AI.

This post by Shazamme is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. If I could encourage every recruitment leader to change one thing...

Recruitment Smarts #1231

From the Editor This week’s edition dives into the forces reshaping recruitment right now. From automation and smarter workflows to salary transparency, digital marketing, and the operational habits that keep...

The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now: What the Industry Is Really Saying

Recruitment is in a period of uncomfortable but necessary transition. Markets are slower, clients are more cautious, and technology is reshaping workflows faster than most agencies can adapt. That’s exactly...
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How to Improve Yourself as a Recruitment Manager

Successful recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies. As your desk grows, your responsibilities shift from managing placements to leading people, making strategic decisions, and building high-performing recruitment teams. Whether you’re...
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Recruitment Smarts #1230

From the Editor This week’s edition dives into the shifting dynamics shaping modern recruitment, from the rising influence of social media engagement to the pitfalls of screening out great talent....
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