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Another excellent article by Jo Major (She/her) of Diversity in Recruitment exclusively for The HR World A big topic and well worth 10 minutes of your day!

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RPO Providers: A Look into 2025. How will RPO shape 2025? In the dynamic landscape of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) in the UK and Europe, 2025 is set to be a significant year. Companies are increasingly seeking efficient ways to handle their recruitment needs, and RPO providers are expected to step up to this challenge. Why the growing confidence? Transparency, cost-effectiveness, and expertise. We’re witnessing a surge in demand for agile and adaptable RPO solutions that can scale with business needs. This isn’t just about filling positions; it’s about strategic alignment with organisational goals. Recent studies show that 73% of European companies plan to increase their investment in RPO by the end of 2025 (source: ERE Recruiting Intelligence). Why is this important? Because this shift underscores the critical role that RPO providers are playing in bridging talent gaps and driving growth. The European market is diverse, and the ability to cater to this array of needs while maintaining a standard of excellence will set top RPO providers apart. Those who can offer tailored solutions and deep industry insights will lead the pack. What’s your experience with RPO providers? Do you see this trend growing in your field? Share your thoughts in the comments or get in touch directly. Visit www.biggsolutions.com for more insights, or contact me directly on: [email protected] | +447739588448 • Value for money • Expertise • Strategic alignment #Recruitment #TalentStrategy #RPO2025

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🚀 From Seed to Series A: Supercharge Your Growth in UK Rec Tech Are you a UK Rec Tech startup aiming to scale from seed funding to Series A? The journey is exciting but comes with its challenges. With the right strategies, you can accelerate growth and stand out in a competitive market. Our latest ThinkinCircles I Recruitment Marketing article explores: ✨ Effective tactics to scale successfully ✨ How to position your brand as a leader in the industry ✨ Tips for attracting both investors and customers Whether you’re in the early stages of growth or gearing up for your next funding round, this guide is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ3zW6t3 #RecTech #UKStartups #GrowthStrategies #SeriesA #StartupSuccess

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📊 Trend Alert: The UK's senior hiring landscape is undergoing an interesting shift. Data suggests a decline in C-suite minus 1 and 2 level appointments over the past six months, with organisations pivoting towards internal succession planning. What's driving this change? Multiple factors are at play: 🔹 Economic Headwinds Market uncertainty affecting hiring decisions Global geopolitical tensions impacting business confidence Recent mortgage rate increases (affecting candidate mobility) 🔹 Strategic Shifts Enhanced focus on succession planning Growing emphasis on diverse leadership pipelines Increased scrutiny of DE&I initiatives at senior levels Here's where it gets interesting: While organisations are strongly committed to increasing diversity in leadership (and rightly so), we're seeing some unexpected dynamics: Longer tenure among current senior leaders Reduced overall movement at top levels Heightened competition for diverse talent Evolution in succession planning strategies The Big Question: How do organisations balance these competing priorities? Building diverse leadership teams Maintaining healthy succession pipelines Ensuring fair opportunity for all qualified candidates Creating sustainable long-term leadership structures 🤔 I'm curious to hear from my network: Leaders: How are you approaching succession planning in this environment? HR Professionals: What strategies are working for maintaining both diversity and dynamism in your leadership pipeline? Senior Executives: How has the current landscape affected your career planning? 💡 Share your experiences: What innovative approaches have you seen? How is your organisation balancing these priorities? What solutions could help address these challenges? Let's have an open, constructive dialogue about creating truly inclusive leadership pipelines while maintaining organisational dynamism. ✍️ Thoughts? Experiences? Let's discuss in the comments below. #ExecutiveLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #DiversityInLeadership

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Contingent vs retained search when hiring, why should you choose one over the other? There are a few common misconceptions that I often hear when speaking to our clients, and potential clients, about these recruitment models. In this blog we explore both in detail, I’d love to hear my networks experiences of these if you’ve worked with a recruiter in this way, let me know in the comments below 👇 https://lnkd.in/euxqC6wf #Hiring #RetainedSearch #Recruitment #GetTheEdge

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Discover the executive hires reshaping industries like retail, fintech, and FMCG. Read the roundup: https://ow.ly/qZxx50UCw49 #ExecutiveAppointments #Leadership #MoversAndShakers

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Our H1 2024 roundup reveals some general trends in recruitment, from AI integration to flexible working legislation. Discover how these developments are influencing the industry. #RecruitmentTrends #H1Review #AIinHR

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Check out Tim Rhodes, CCWP speaking at Dirct Sourcing Forum! Great topic to learn more about #directsourcing and how to align through the buying process. Raise Shiftfillers

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What does it take to be a 21st century CEO? Considering that last year 88% of newly appointed CEOs were first-timers, having never held the chief executive role, this is an important question to answer. Raconteur have taken up the mantle by launching their very own list of 50 CEOs who, in their view, are successfully and sustainably innovating and achieving growth amid challenging economic uncertainty. Take a look at who's made the cut here: #ceo #ceos #csuite #leadership #leaders #innovation #sustainability #raconteur50 #ceolist #businessleadership

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Our Page Executive 2024 UK Salary Guide is here! Access our report to help inform your benchmarking exercise on compensation, bonus and benefits for C-suite and senior leadership roles across multiple functions and sectors. The guide also includes market insights from our reputed principals and partners who have successful track records placing leadership talent to help UK businesses transform and grow. Download today: https://lnkd.in/dTDx_UzF #salaryguide #executivesearch #leadership #unitedkingdom #uk #marketinsights #csuite

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Wanna find out more about TikTok and how it can help you reach more candidates for recruitment? Check out this free webinar session hosted by our very own Aliai Canetti and Eilis Buggy https://lnkd.in/dgmeb-S2

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To help investment funds access and attract the industry’s top talent, we need to have a fundamental view of the key motivators of the candidates they are targeting. First launched in 2016, Kea’s Talent Shift report is a deep dive into the motivations of candidates who are seeking moves into investing. This year, our Vice President of Research & Insights Dan Thomassen has refreshed our findings, surveying heaps of candidates across backgrounds to form the most comprehensive understanding of what really drives their motivations for the buy-side. Among other topics, our full 26-page report gives detailed insights into: 💡How candidate motivations have evolved since 2016 💡How motivations between men and women compare 💡How consultants and investment bankers differ in motivations 💡Key motivators for socially and ethnically diverse candidates This blog post provides a small window into the work we have done. But, do get in touch if you’d like a copy of the full report and to schedule a chat thereafter! #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #Insights

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We are witnessing a surge of optimism in the markets, aligning with trends in the US recruitment sector. UK buyers are actively seeking US recruitment assets, while US Private Equity groups are exploring opportunities outside of the US. Read more about the rise of the US recruitment market: https://lnkd.in/gFQdn7ik

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For our latest #EvoInspires episode we sat down with Dileep Marway 🟠, VP Engineering & Technology at AND Digital to speak all things #AI 🤖 Dileep Marway 🟠 acknowledges that AI will affect roles, but we should see it as an enabler rather than something to fear. #AI will help us to think outside the box and enhance our curiosity and problem solving skills. While Dileep Marway 🟠 is definitely an advocate of AI, Dileep also emphasised the importance of approaching it with caution. With the rise of #FakeNews, manipulated images, and other digital threats, it’s crucial to stay vigilant about data security, reliability, and the credibility of information. Thanks again for joining us recently Dileep Marway 🟠 https://lnkd.in/eDytu5tx

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https://lnkd.in/erSMzxtT Very insightful article from our friends at Hunt Scanlon. Well worth a read. #executivesearch#boarddirectors#chro#vptalent#federalcontracting#ceo#businessdevelopment#diversitysearch#

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What Founder Leadership Traits Significantly Impact the Valuation of an HR Tech Firm at Exit? We have identified nine key traits that are consistently highlighted in our discussions with successful sellers, angel investors, other investors, and strategic acquirers in the HR Tech industry. Recruitment Transactions International, in collaboration with Dan McGuire founder of Broadbean Technology and CUBE19 LIMITED, have developed a "Founders Scorecard for HR Tech Firms. This will help founders assess how they compare to their teams' and strategic investors' perceptions of the traits most likely to drive success and a strong exit, This scorecard can be easily completed online- sharing here and in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/guj4rxB4

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Given all the discussion around AI in Governance, we highly recommend reading the excellent Technology article written by our sponsors Kuberno in our 2024/25 Governance Market Guide, available to download free now! #AI #Governancetech #marketguide

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Our Page Executive 2024 UK Salary Guide is here! Access our report to help inform your benchmarking exercise on compensation, bonus and benefits for C-suite and senior leadership roles across multiple functions and sectors. The guide also includes market insights from our reputed principals and partners who have successful track records placing leadership talent to help UK businesses transform and grow. Download today: https://lnkd.in/enjJqF7E #salaryguide #executivesearch #leadership #unitedkingdom #uk #marketinsights #csuite

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