How modern ATS reminders help recruiters stay on top of every opportunity. Why Follow-Up Matters More Than Ever In recruitment, timing is everything. A delayed reply to a client, a missed check-in with a candidate, or forgetting to revisit a "maybe later" prospect can cost you a placement.

Bullhorn is powerful—but is it still the best fit for your agency in 2025? Here are 6 modern alternatives to consider. Why Look for a Bullhorn Alternative? Bullhorn has long been considered a go-to ATS/CRM for staffing and recruitment agencies. It’s packed with features, deeply customizable, and

Looking for a Bullhorn alternative? Here's how Crew stacks up in 2025. Introduction Bullhorn has long been considered the gold standard for staffing agencies—an all-in-one ATS/CRM with deep roots in the recruitment world. But in 2025, the recruitment tech landscape is changing fast. Agencies, especially boutique

Recruiting is all about timing, relevance, and relationships. But what happens when your data, your talent profiles, go stale? If you’re relying on resumes from six months ago or LinkedIn imports from last year, chances are high you’re making decisions based on outdated information. In this article, we’

Recruiters spend hours every week jumping from calls to notes to CRMs. Whether it’s a screening interview, a client intake, or a candidate debrief, every conversation is rich with information. But that information is often lost in scribbled notes, inconsistent follow-ups, or forgotten altogether. Enter the AI Call Notetaker.

The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies How to Choose an ATS: 9 Criteria That Matter (2025 Guide) The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies Table of Contents * Why Choosing the Right ATS Matters * Assessing Your Agency's Needs First * The 9 Criteria That Matter Most * 1. Scalability &

In 2025, recruitment agencies face more pressure than ever to move fast, engage top talent proactively, and manage complex hiring workflows for multiple clients. A modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) built for agencies has become an essential tool – 94% of recruiters affirm that their ATS has positively impacted hiring processes

As with startups, when you start a recruitment agency, you often have a potential exit or sale in mind. However, preparing for a successful sale doesn't start weeks or even months before the actual transaction; it starts years in advance—ideally now. Here are essential factors buyers typically

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among recruiting agencies have significantly increased in recent years. This trend has reshaped the landscape of boutique recruitment firms across key markets like the UK, US, France, and Germany. Here, we'll explore the key developments, notable examples, and the main reasons behind

Is artificial intelligence the end of recruiting agencies? Far from it—AI is about to become their biggest competitive advantage. Here’s how AI transforms recruitment for the better 1. Recruiting is inherently human Recruitment isn’t just about matching resumes to job descriptions—it's fundamentally about relationships.

In today's competitive recruitment landscape, agency leaders—owners, founders, and managers—must decide which operational model best suits their business. Should you choose the all-in-one 360° recruitment approach or adopt the specialized 180° recruitment model? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore the differences, advantages, and challenges

Recruiting top talent is challenging. Many companies work with external recruitment agencies, often choosing success-based fees without exclusivity, thinking it minimizes risk. However, this common strategy may not deliver the best results. This article explores why combining retainers with exclusivity can improve outcomes and how it compares to relying solely

Intake or kickoff calls with hiring managers are a cornerstone of recruitment. Done well, they set the foundation for success by gathering all the critical details needed to source and present the right candidates. Done poorly, they can lead to missed expectations, wasted time, and unnecessary frustration for both sides.

In the world of recruitment, one question consistently surfaces in conversations with agencies: how do you balance acquiring new clients with growing existing relationships? This ongoing challenge is central to a successful recruitment strategy, and it’s becoming clear that agencies are starting to identify a “magic number” when it

The recruitment industry constantly wrestles with one of its biggest challenges: the shifting tides between a candidate-driven and a client-driven market. Having recently spoken with various recruitment agencies and independent recruiters, this dynamic is something that keeps resurfacing in our discussions. Today, I want to dive into this common industry