https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200 If there is one rule I would break, it is measuring a recruiter’s value by how many calls they make.
Every desk I have run tracked it. Dials logged. Sendouts counted. A leaderboard rewarding whoever dialled the most. When I launched Gentis, the first years I worked on that model too, but moving away from that has had a huge impact on billings, as that number was not a KP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-stop-rewarding-call-volume/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-stop-rewarding-call-volume/ September is shaping up to be awards month for the recruitment industry, with four major events taking place in just three weeks.
The Global Recruiter UK Industry Awards take place on 9 September, followed by the Onrec Awards on 16 September, the Recruiter Awards on 22 September and The Contracting Awards on 30 September. Louise will be representing UK Recruiter at The Global Recruiter Awards and The Contracting Awards, so do come and say hello if you’ll be there.
The fina]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1239/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1239/ Every agency I’ve ever worked with tracks it. Time to first submittal. Fastest fingers win the req. It’s treated as the ultimate scoreboard: the recruiter who gets a CV in front of the client first is doing their job right. 
I’ve spent twelve years in staffing tech, most recently building out the marketing function at Tracker, and I don’t think this metric deserv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-speed-to-submit-as-the-be-all-end-all-metric/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-speed-to-submit-as-the-be-all-end-all-metric/ Recruitment is full of long‑standing rules, from always requesting a CV to prioritising speed, guarding salary details and measuring success by time‑to‑hire. Many of these practices once made sense, but the world of work, candidate expectations and recruiter technology have changed. It’s time the rules changed too.
Throughout September, our new blog series The Recruitment Rule I’d Break will spotlight the industry norms worth challenging. We’v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1238/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1238/ Many of these practices began for perfectly sensible reasons, but as the world of work has changed, candidate expectations have changed and the technology available to recru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-its-time-to-challenge-recruitments-received-wisdom/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-recruitment-rule-id-break-its-time-to-challenge-recruitments-received-wisdom/ But while many recruitment business owners focus on winning clients and securing placements, the most successful contract businesses are built with scalability in min]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/building-a-contract-recruitment-business-for-long-term-success/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/building-a-contract-recruitment-business-for-long-term-success/ For recruiters, however, there is more to it than simply sending a contractor an umbrella registration link.
The rules around umbrella companies have changed, and from 6 April 2026 the consequences of getting PAYE wrong can extend beyond the umbrella itself. Where an umbrella company]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/switching-from-a-limited-company-to-an-umbrella-what-recruiters-need-to-know/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/switching-from-a-limited-company-to-an-umbrella-what-recruiters-need-to-know/ The Prompt Power Code has published a free workflow-level checklist based on the current GOV.UK Responsible AI in Recruitment guide and the ICO’s Recruitment Rewired work. It covers the AI-assist boundary, accountable human decision, evidence packet, stop metrics, and rollback before an agency automates a recruitment workflow.
It is an implementation checklist, not legal advice, and it explicitly tells readers to use anonymised labels rather than candidate, client, or conf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1237/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1237/ Not anymore. Recruiters this year are naming fraudulent or AI-assisted candidates as their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-rise-of-candidate-identity-fraud-what-every-recruiter-needs-to-know/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-rise-of-candidate-identity-fraud-what-every-recruiter-needs-to-know/ Huge congratulations to our partners at Simplicity for securing multiple award shortlistings across innovation, customer excellence, and business growth.
Their continued commitment to supporting recruitment businesses is outstanding, and this recognition reflects the impact they make across the industry.In the newsletter this week, we share:
– Small Recruiting Firm Marketing: How to Compete Online from Recruiters Websites– AI Hiring Tool Lawsuit: Who’s Accounta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1236/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1236/ That’s why we’re sharing this blog from 3R, which breaks down what an effective board pack should include, how it fits into wider business planning, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-agency-board-pack-how-to-build-one-that-drives-action/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-agency-board-pack-how-to-build-one-that-drives-action/ This week’s edition digs into the forces reshaping recruitment – from quality of hire in a world where social media behaviour matters, to a new study showing AI‑driven bias emerging in aligned models. We also spotlight practical performance boosters: how 15 minutes of LinkedIn engagement can drive real pipeline results, and how agencies are using automation to place candidates faster.
Beyond the top stories, you’ll find insights on LinkedIn’s latest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1235/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1235/ The case highlights the value of getting clear legal advice before deciding whether to fight or settle, especially when the fee in dispute is a fraction of the relationship’s real worth.
Read the full story h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/transfer-fee-dispute-closed-110000-recovered/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/transfer-fee-dispute-closed-110000-recovered/ 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 everything from the changing freelance market to recruitment marketing and the problem of increasingly fragmented tech stacks. One of those conversations was with Wiggli, who will also be joining UK Recruiter as a regular contributor from September.
Louise is always keen to hear what people]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1234/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1234/ 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, this spike signals a decisive shift: employers are back in market and competing hard for talent.
For recruiters, the message is clear – pipelines, sourcing discipline and client readiness need tightening as demand accelerates and expectations rise.
Find the full report here.In the newsletter this week, we shared:
How M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1233/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1233/ CV-Library combines live job market data with a survey of UK employers to produce its quarterly job market report: it shows&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/uk-job-postings-surge-21-in-june-to-highest-level-since-2023/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/uk-job-postings-surge-21-in-june-to-highest-level-since-2023/ 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 modern talent attraction.
We break down trusted TikTok strategies that actually convert, the LinkedIn algorithm mistakes quietly killing recruiter reach, and the leadership habits every recruitment manager needs to strengthen team performance.
Articles include:
• The Access Group’s AI ROI Report•]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1232/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1232/ If I could encourage every recruitment leader to change one thing over the next six months, it would be their online digital strategy.
For years, recruitment agencies have invested heavily in job boards, referrals, LinkedIn activity and traditional SEO. While these channels still have a place, the way employers and candidates discover recruitment agencies is changing rapidly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/stop-optimising-just-for-google-start-optimising-to-be-found-by-ai/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/stop-optimising-just-for-google-start-optimising-to-be-found-by-ai/ 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 agencies resilient.
We explore how recruiters can streamline processes with automation, strengthen client acquisition through targeted marketing, attract candidates with better benchmarking, and build recruitment businesses that scale sustainably.
Articles include:Recruitment process]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1231/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/recruitment-smarts-1231/ Across the series, contributors from legal, tech, funding, operations, communications, and AI share o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-one-thing-recruitment-leaders-should-change-right-now-what-the-industry-is-really-saying/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/jobs/the-one-thing-recruitment-leaders-should-change-right-now-what-the-industry-is-really-saying/