Tag: recruitment strategies

An RPO solution delivers where contract recruiters fall short.

25 February 2026

In periods of rapid growth, hiring spikes, or unexpected attrition, many organisations turn to contract recruiters as a quick fix. On the surface, the logic is sound: contract recruiters promise immediate capacity, flexibility, and relief for overstretched internal teams. But while they can be useful in very specific, short-term scenarios, relying on contract recruiters as […]

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Is your MSP doing enough to reduce hiring costs?

5 February 2025

MSPs are continuing to see a demand for their services – and for good reason. Economic uncertainty. Unstable markets. Risks of global downturn. With many scenarios on the table, it’s clear that the need to reduce hiring costs is more critical than ever. But at the same time, the contingent workforce continues to grow and […]

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How an RPO provider can help you adapt to market uncertainty

7 October 2024

The right partner could make all the difference. But how can an RPO provider help you navigate unpredictable waters without adding more risk? Introduction There has been a lot of press coverage over the last 24 months, highlighting how some organisations over-recruited during and after the pandemic – only to then downsize and cut their […]

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Building resilience into your recruitment strategy

14 June 2024

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 […]

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How is the tech recruitment landscape changing?

17 September 2021

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We’ve talked a lot about how the tech recruitment landscape has been changing recently. We all know that hiring tech talent is now highly competitive, with more and more companies, both tech native and not, competing for the same skillsets and experience. As a result, great tech talent is being swept up incredibly quickly, and it’s causing many challenges for scaling businesses that do not have the advantage of a big name or reputation to tempt talent their way.
However, what does a competitive market actually mean? It’s one thing for us to keep stressing that the market is changing and growing increasingly competitive, but how does it affect those searching for talent? As we have many recruitment experts in-house who spend their time navigating the tech talent landscape and speaking with leading scale-ups about talent acquisition challenges, we decided to ask them about the everyday difficulties they’re seeing.

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Why does the language you use in job ads matter?

21 July 2021

writing tech job ads

In a candidate-driven market, tech employers cannot afford to lose quality candidates at the application stage simply because they used jargon or biased language. Therefore, getting the language right in your job adverts could be a vital part of ensuring you attract suitable tech candidates.

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Are Passive Tech Candidates the Secret to Tech Recruitment Success?

20 July 2021

tech recruitment

In the tech sector there are more opportunities for candidates than ever before but may need to be faced with the right one to make a move. By reaching passive candidates while the recruitment market is so hot, you could open their eyes to a brilliant opportunity and find talent who feels as passionately about your brand and mission as you do.

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6 Tips for Hiring the Right Tech Talent In a Candidate Driven Market

8 July 2021

hiring tech talent

The last 18 months have completely shifted the world of recruitment. To say it’s been turned on its head would be an understatement. Skills that were once in huge demand suddenly become less desirable almost overnight, and tech knowledge and qualifications have been growing in demand ever since. Entire industries have had to change the […]

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Why data science can’t fix tech recruitment’s biggest problem

9 June 2021

tech recruitment

Data science and machine learning are taking over almost every industry you can imagine. We’re finding ways to automate processes, and machines really are coming for a lot of our jobs. In many industries, data science is being hailed as the future of work and the secret to revolutionising how employees manage their daily tasks; […]

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