Joanna McKevitt

Whether you're hiring or looking to retain your best employees, it’s essential to ensure your salaries are aligned with market standards. Download our 2025 Salary Guide for insights on salary benchmarking across the UK, hiring trends, and exclusive candidate sentiment insights. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eU-nW8kQ

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Question! How would you feel about receiving 1-2 exclusive recruitment consultants daily? 🤩 At ion - Recruitment Talent, we’ve launched our broadcast channel, where we only showcase top-billers billing 5x their base salary. We have a range of recruiters from around the world on there and it’s pretty easy to use. Just click on the link below and join. It’ll let you know when we have a new candidate available. https://lnkd.in/eMXeTpZd The best part... It's not a group so there's no spam! Just a streamlined way to connect you with candidates. Just look at our catalog of real-time recruiters below: https://lnkd.in/e7zjFGkw Why wouldn’t you want to make your hiring process easier?

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'Can we talk about the economic state of UK staffing right now?' This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last 📉 "Net income fee is down YoY 14% Robert Walters, 15% Hays and 16.7% Page Group. Forecasts have been declining all year. Share prices have been heading broadly south since the post-Covid-19 hiring bulge." If costs stays the same, profit drops. Which could mean big redundancies in the market. You need a lower cost of carry whilst driving revenue. 💷 Instead of periods of large hiring and firing companies should seek to improve efficiency. Companies should look at strategies to improve data 📊 Better data can improve search results, which can reduce time to hire and job advertising spend. It can improve marketing and new business efforts as well as ability to leverage third parties and AI to drive more revenue. Finally, it's important for effective reporting and analytics. Which can lead to improved decision making and scalable growth. To improve data you need the right CRM, user adoption strategy and validation processes. You need it to be tailored to your service offerings and verticals. You need it to reinforce your proven processes that make your business successful. How are you improving your data?

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🔥Female-Led Recruitment Start-Ups 🔥 Top Tips on researching your market for recruitment success. Deep market knowledge sets the foundation for a successful recruitment agency. Download our free guide to starting your new recruitment venture: https://lnkd.in/ezM2rmWV Here’s our top 3 on market research: 🔥 Identify Your Niche: Focus on specific industries or job types where you can offer the most value. 🔥 Analyse Competitors: Understand what competitors offer and how you can differentiate your agency. 🔥 Stay Informed: Keep up with industry trends, job market changes, and potential client needs. Helen says…There are definite pro’s and con’s of niches, but generally having a niche makes all of your activity much more strategic and it’s much more attractive for prospective clients and candidates. It also makes you much more scalable and saleable further down the line. #whynotyouwhynotnow #professionalwomen #recruitment #entrepreneurship #motivation #innovation"

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Spring heralds a vibrant UK job market resurgence! 🌱 Companies are now eagerly recruiting skilled pros across sectors, seeking those who can fuel progress as demand surges. It's an ideal time for job seekers to step into new roles and aim higher. London sets the scene with exceptional candidate experiences, emphasizing workplace joy and well-being. Employers offer cultures rich with purpose, career progression, and values alignment. 💼 The job market adapts, valuing flexibility with remote options widening the talent pool. 🌐 For all, the 2024 landscape offers growth, innovation, and opportunity. Let's embrace the robust, dynamic job market ahead! 🚀 #UKJobMarket #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork

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Sales recruitment – Q3 market update Sales recruitment is growing. Employers are beginning to feel more confident and looking to aggressively grow their top line rather than worry about maintaining the status quo. This provides a huge opportunity for high calibre sales candidates as the demand currently outweighs the number of available people. Companies are feeling the pressure to hold on to their top performers with counter offers increasing therefore driving salaries/packages higher. A candidate-driven market There is currently a tangible shortage of high-quality sales candidates. With the help of the improving economy, skilled sales candidates are hitting and exceeding targets and therefore are not actively looking for new roles. As a result, sales candidate attraction in the current market needs to be far more proactive. Attracting these candidates into new roles is challenging as they are now seeing their hard work pay off, both in career progression and higher OTEs. Looking ahead...sales recruitment in the near future  We should continue to see positive economic growth and in turn, the creation of new jobs and career opportunities. As good candidates continue to become harder to come by, the market drive for temporary and interim sales options will continue in order to achieve aggressive short term targets while waiting for the right permanent option. If you want to find out more regarding the market conditions in both the US and UK please do reach out today. I would love to hear from other people with their thoughts also!

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***Recruitment Market Update*** Thankfully its going the same direction as the UK weather- key indicator for that: June Sales - 35% better than June sales in 2023 & our strongest month YTD July New Jobs - on course to be the highest number this year It bodes well for H2 & hopefully the confidence continues to build in the market. #Recruitment #Update #Indicators

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In Q2 of this year in the UK the average Perm Consultant made 4 placements and the average Temp Consultant made 6 placements. (UK) When we looked at the consultants at the Top 5 agencies on Recruiter Insider for Candidate Experience, we discovered that: 🚀 the average Perm Consultant there made 5 placements 🚀 the average Temp Consultant made 10 placements. In Q2 alone, the agencies with the highest candidate experience scores made 1 extra Perm placement per consultant and an 4 extra temp placements per consultant. Highlighting as always the impact candidate experience has on your placement numbers. The data doesn’t lie, an improved candidate experience means more placements. But if you are not measuring this you can improve it either. So if you want to make more placements get in touch with me. The data doesn’t lie!

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Being a 'Specialist Recruiter' is not a new concept, everyone has a niche now. But, if you genuinely know the space you support.....and can build trust and credibility in your market over the phone - why not do that at scale? I spoke to a client last month who had 27,000 1st connections specific to the market they support struggling for new client relationships. What was their BD strategy? Over a month emailing a list of 2500 cold contacts from ZoomInfo using a 4 stage email campaign....you know the ones. Responses so far....Zero. What were they doing on LinkedIn to engage what is a fairly hefty audience....nothing........in fact they had never posted anything, ever. Based on user stats over 20,000 of that same Recruiters connections visit LinkedIn at least once a week for 7.5 minutes on average. You can communicate with them everyday through content. And they come voluntarily - Its a completely different communication strategy . If they spent some time talking about whats happening in their market right now....building some credibility and trust they could reach 8x more than the cold list off of ZoomInfo in a shorter period. If only 1% of that audience ask the recruiter for help thats 200 enquiries a week! So again.... if you rate yourself in your niche. Why are you waiting for that connected call, or email response to give yourself the chance of standing out?

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The October Budget 2024 brings significant implications for recruitment across UK industries. Here’s how the key changes might impact hiring: 📈 Increased Labor Costs: With the National Living Wage set to rise to £12.21 per hour in April 2025, and a 1.2% hike in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), companies will face higher employment costs. For recruitment, this means there may be more pressure to find ways to streamline hiring processes and optimize roles to maximize productivity within budget constraints. Many firms may also consider alternative staffing models, like part-time or contract work, to manage these rising costs​. 💷 Pressure on SMEs: While the Employment Allowance is increasing to £10,500, which will help smaller businesses avoid certain NIC liabilities, many SMEs will still be navigating tighter budgets. This could impact their ability to compete with larger firms for top talent, leading them to focus on offering flexibility, upskilling opportunities, and a strong workplace culture as differentiators in the recruitment process​. 🚨 Growing Demand for Compliance Roles: With a heightened focus on compliance and a crackdown on labor exploitation and tax evasion, demand for roles in compliance, HR, and payroll is likely to grow. Companies may need additional staff to ensure they’re meeting regulatory requirements, which could mean increased recruitment in these areas​. 🌲 Focus on Green and Tech Talent: The government’s continued support for electric vehicle incentives and green technology signals opportunities in sustainable development and tech. This could lead to a boost in recruitment for roles related to sustainability, renewable energy, and technology innovation, particularly as businesses look to benefit from green initiatives​. Overall, recruitment strategies will likely need to adapt to prioritize cost-efficiency, flexibility, and compliance expertise to align with the new economic landscape set by the budget. #UKBudgetImpact #UKEmployment #UKBudget2024 #AutumnBudget

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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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Whether you're hiring or looking to retain your best employees, it’s essential to ensure your salaries are aligned with market standards. Download our 2025 Salary Guide for Marketing, providing insights into salary benchmarking across the UK, hiring trends and timelines, and exclusive insights into the candidate sentiment in 2025. #MPSalaryGuide2025

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Candidate behaviour is evolving! 🕵️‍♂️ Recent statistics reveal that 72% of job seekers in the UK now prefer using recruitment agencies to find their next role. This shift is a game-changer for businesses. Why should companies tap into this trend? Recruitment agencies offer unparalleled value for money.💰 They streamline the hiring process, ensuring you get the best talent without breaking the bank. Moreover, with 89% of candidates trusting agencies to not just find them jobs but the right career fit, the efficacy can't be ignored. Using agencies means accessing a broader pool of top-tier candidates, saving both time and resources. Are you leveraging these insights for your talent acquisition strategy? #Recruitment #ValueForMoney #HiringTrends

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𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚? A questions I get asked repeatedly when speaking to my clients but we ultimately agree that agencies are an essential clog in the recruitment world, and here’s why: 1️⃣ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: Recruitment agencies often have extensive networks allowing us to tap into a pool of high-quality candidates who may be passive in the market 2️⃣ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Agencies can specialise in specific targets and can understand market trends, salary benchmarks, and candidate expectations. By speaking to agencies, companies gain valuable insights that can enhance hiring strategies and ensure they remain competitive 3️⃣ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: The recruitment process can be time-consuming. By leveraging the expertise of a recruitment agency, companies can streamline their hiring processes and allow their staff to focus on core business objectives while the agency handles the legwork 4️⃣ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞: When you invest in quality recruitment services, you’re more likely to find candidates who fit both the skills and cultural needs of your organisation, leading to lower turnover rates and higher employee satisfaction 5️⃣ 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Whether you need to fill a single role or multiple positions, recruitment agencies can adapt to your needs. This flexibility is especially beneficial during peak hiring seasons or when entering new markets In conclusion, while it may seem tempting to cut costs in recruitment, partnering with the right agency as a trusted partner can yield significant long-term benefits. After all, finding the right talent is the foundation of any successful business! #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition 

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