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Recent Trends in Talent Acquisition: Insights You Can't Miss

The year 2025 is here, bringing with it a dynamic mix of opportunities and challenges. From global political shifts and economic uncertainty to the rapid pace of digital transformation and persistent skills shortages, organisations must adapt quickly to excel.

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Winning the talent race – turning HR strategy into a TA powerhouse

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent is a key competitive advantage. The Human Resources (HR) team contains specialists for essential areas such as employee engagement, learning & development, reward, and compliance. Talent Acquisition (TA) requires just such a specialised focus to meet the dynamic needs of organisations.

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Overcoming barriers to building an inclusive workforce

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) are more than just buzzwords—they are key drivers shaping the future of work. Organisations increasingly recognise that diverse teams foster innovation, improve decision-making, and boost overall business performance. Yet, many still struggle to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Cut through RPO jargon: Tailored strategies to secure top talent

Today’s talent landscape is more competitive than ever, with organisations struggling to secure skilled professionals, particularly in the digital space. Traditional recruitment models often fall short, which is where Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) comes into play.

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Biggest challenges facing Talent Acquisition in 2024

Over the last 30 years, I have spoken with hundreds of Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals from across the globe. TA has never been tougher to navigate than it is today. My years of experience have given me time to reflect and in this article I have summarised where I see the biggest challenges:

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How to get a new role if you have recently been made redundant?

If you are looking for a new job, congratulations; you have come to the right place. This is my guide on how to get a new job role. Mainly if you have recently been made redundant, I have been working in recruitment for almost 30 years and I am assuming you will have read the typical “How to apply for a new job” guides. This one only takes about 5 minutes to read, and it is meant to be an alternative view on how to get a new job role.

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Predictions about the Recruitment industry that turned out to be wrong

We all know how tricky predictions can be—just ask any fortune teller! Jokes aside, nowhere is this truer than in the world of recruitment. Over the years, "experts" have made countless predictions about the industry, many of which have proven to be wildly inaccurate. But before we dive into the missteps, let's be clear: change is the only constant in recruitment. While these predictions didn't pan out, they offer valuable insights into the industry's resilience and adaptability. By examining what went wrong, we can better understand the factors that shape the future of recruitment and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.

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Top 6 Predictions for the Recruitment Industry in 2025

With 2024 coming to a close, I thought it’d be fun to look ahead and share my early predictions for 2025. If you’ve been in the recruitment industry for a while, you know the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. We’re in a period of rapid transformation, and technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of our lives. So, what does this mean for the future of recruitment? Let’s dive into what I think lies ahead for 2025.

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When to rethink your talent acquisition strategy: key indicators and best practices

There’s been a huge shift in the way organisations operate – and the way employees work - in recent years. With the rise of hybrid working models and flexible hours, and the increasing opportunity to enable our people with AI, organisations must adapt rapidly to understand the skills they need. Only then can they plan how to attract, retain and nurture the talent with the skills they need to achieve their goals.

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