The logistics sector has long been the backbone of the UK economy, but the chronic shortage of HGV drivers has tested the industry’s resilience year after year. Thankfully, the government stepped in with the Skills Bootcamps initiative, providing
The latest Q2 2025 UK Margin Index Report reveals which recruitment sectors are delivering the strongest gross profit margins. Despite wider economic caution, several industries are continuing to generate consistent returns for agencies across the UK — particularly
Whether your education recruitment agency is in full swing, placing candidates over the summer holidays, or experiencing a brief lull as schools temporarily close their doors, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the academic
In today’s recruitment world, “just pick up the phone” no longer cuts it. Recruiters and business development professionals are working harder than ever to cut through the noise, but outdated cold outreach simply isn’t effective anymore. The market
Scaling your recruitment business doesn’t have to mean longer hours, higher stress, or shrinking margins. Yet for many owners, growth becomes a grind. More clients and more placements bring more complexity, and without the right systems in place,
In the recruitment industry, cash flow and client risk go hand in hand. You may have a strong pipeline of placements, but if recruitment credit limits are holding you back, your agency could struggle to scale effectively. Many
Technology – particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – is transforming recruitment faster than ever. From automating CV screening to generating job ads and shortlisting candidates, AI has become an incredibly powerful tool for recruitment agencies looking to scale. But
People Recruit People: Why Tech Will Never Replace the Human Side of Recruitment The recruitment industry has always been quick to adopt innovation. From online job boards and automated CV parsing to AI-powered screening tools and video interview
In recruitment, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle—calls made, CVs sent, placements ticked off. But behind the noise, there’s a bigger question: are we actually making money? That’s where a Margin Index Report comes in.
Standing Out in the Crowd: How Recruitment Business Owners Can Differentiate Themselves in a Competitive Market In an industry as saturated and fast-paced as recruitment, standing out can feel like an uphill battle. With agencies vying for the