Towards the end of last year, McKinsey released its State of Marketing Europe (2026) report, and one insight stood out. Employer brand now ranks among the top priorities for CMOs across Europe. This is a significant shift. Employer brand is no longer seen as something owned solely by HR or Talent Acquisition. Instead, it’s now […]
It feels as though recruitment outsourcing is still, in many cases, just going through the motions. Some RPO providers lack the vision and strategy to evolve their offering. Others lack the energy and certainty needed to change the conversation with clients. There is no doubt that, amongst clients, the appetite for change is greater than […]
As Talent Acquisition budget planning for 2026 is underway, what’s the forecast? For much of the past two years, talent acquisition has been navigating through turbulent weather. Market slowdowns, hiring freezes, and corporate restructures created a storm that left even the most seasoned TA leaders clutching their umbrellas. Yet as 2025 winds down and organisations […]
The need for a new approach to RPO is growing. While traditional metrics like cost-per-hire and time-to-hire are still a priority, today’s organisations are demanding more from talent solutions to tackle the challenges of the market. They need agility. They need to improve candidate experiences. Above all, employers need a capable partner who can bring […]
Partnering with an RPO that adapts is the first step to a successful recruitment strategy. Introduction Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is undergoing a significant transformation. It is being driven by a combination of market forces, technological advancements, and changing workforce dynamics. As these dynamic changes are occurring, organisations must adapt. RPOs are evolving to meet […]
Talent management has transformed over time. Are we on the edge of a total talent revolution? Introduction Talk of total talent management has been around for a number of years. But not every organisation has been able to put it into practice successfully. Historically, talent – especially contingent talent – has been sourced, recruited and […]
By outsourcing recruitment, organisations benefit from expertise that offers valuable market insight and talent intelligence, to facilitate informed decision making. Introduction How do you build the business case to outsource recruitment? Outsourcing recruitment is a decision many organisations are reluctant to take until they have tried other avenues. Also, it is still a significant cost […]
In the competitive recruitment landscape, minimising the candidate drop-off rate is paramount. Join us as we explore how detailed job descriptions, transparent timelines, and personalised feedback help us streamline the recruitment process and ensure a seamless journey for candidates and employers alike. Introduction Candidate drop-off refers to individuals who initially showed interest in a job […]
From streamlined candidate sourcing to predictive analytics, the possibilities for AI in recruitment are transformative. We’ve implemented developing technology into our recruitment services to offer unprecedented efficiency, accuracy and insight throughout the hiring process. Introduction The capabilities of AI are endless. New technologies are becoming seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, to reshape individuals’ as […]
A new era of skills-based hiring is changing how organisations think about contingent workers. Introduction There is a general new awareness of how resourcing and skills shortages impact on organisational growth and profitability. Ultimately, this shift has been guiding the transition from a Knowledge Economy to a Skills Economy. But while the change is being […]
