Best background check sites

5 Best Background Check Sites for Recruiting

In this blog, we showcase the 5 best background check sites for recruiters, whilst highlighting why they are important and advice on how to choose one. What is a Background Check Site? A background check site is a platform that provides

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10 Best Free Job Posting Sites in 2026 (UK)

The best free job posting sites in the UK in 2026 are Indeed (three free jobs a month), Google for Jobs, LinkedIn (one free job at a time, but not for agencies), the government’s Find a Job service, and your

Gamification in Recruitment

Gamification in Recruitment: Better Engagement

In recruitment today, you have to stand out otherwise you won’t get very far. Is it fair to say that traditional methods to attract and retain talent don’t tend to suffice nowadays? This is where gamification in recruitment steps in

Recruitment Industry

The UK Recruitment Industry Down by 11%

Due to the economic climate that has impacted businesses across various sectors. It is no secret that recruitment across the board has slowed down over this year. In this short article, I examine what the UK recruitment industry looks like

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How to Sell Retained Search (and Win More Retained Business)

To sell retained search, pitch it for roles where a bad or slow hire is expensive, talk about the client’s business problem rather than the vacancy, show them exactly how your search process works, and frame the upfront fee as

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How to Be a Successful Remote Recruiter (and Find Remote Recruiter Jobs)

To be a successful remote recruiter, you need a simple, repeatable workflow in one CRM, communication habits that keep everyone updated without being in the room, strong online sourcing skills, a niche, and a routine that stops home life and

Talent Pool Management

Talent Pool Management: Everything You Need to Know

This blog post offers a comprehensive guide to talent pool management. It covers everything from what it is and its benefits to best practices for building and maintaining a strong talent pool. What Is Talent Pool Management? What is a

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6 Best JobAdder Alternatives for Recruitment Agencies in 2026

The best JobAdder alternatives in 2026 are Giig (for small agencies wanting a free plan and no contract), Recruit CRM (the biggest feature set), Recruiterflow (outbound and automation), Bullhorn (large contract and temp operations), Vincere (UK temp and contract back

How much CRM storage do you need for your recruitment data? This blog is a guide to get you familiar with understanding how you should store recruitment data.

How Much CRM Storage Do You Need For Your Recruitment Data?

If you’re thinking of setting up a Recruitment CRM, you might be wondering, how much CRM storage do you need for your recruitment data? One of the biggest benefits of a recruitment CRM is having the ability to keep all

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Manatal vs Recruit CRM vs Giig (2026): Which Suits a Small Agency?

Manatal is the cheapest of the three paid tools and suits teams that want a simple, AI-assisted ATS. Recruit CRM has the biggest feature set and suits agencies happy to pay more and manage credits. Giig has the only free