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Writing on HR hiring, people-team structure, and the organisational change that creates new roles.
By Matteo Muscio / MVRK4 May 2025
Economy / Innovation / Market Insights
The Top 10 HR Trends for Established Businesses in 2025
Discover the biggest HR trends shaping 2025 for established businesses across the UK and Europe, from AI and talent strategy to pay transparency and hybrid work.
Read the signal →1 May 2025
Don't Waste Your Shortlist
You paid to shortlist them, then forgot them. Re-engaging past candidates can cut time-to-hire in half and boost hiring quality. Here's how to do it ethically and effectively.Market Insights / RecruitmentRead the argument →28 April 2025
Recruitment AI Automation; Use Cases in 2025
I've seen hiring from all sides. This post explores how AI can cut admin, boost efficiency, and let recruiters focus on what matters: people, not paperwork.AI / Agentic / AutomationRead the argument →14 April 2025
LinkedIn Easy Apply; Evolution or Illusion?
LinkedIn's Easy Apply boosted applications, but at what cost? Discover the pros, pitfalls, and how to use it strategically without sacrificing quality.Innovation / LinkedIn / RecruitmentRead the argument →6 April 2025
MEDDIC(C) in Recruitment
What if B2B sales held the key to better hiring? Discover how adapting the MEDDIC(C) framework can reduce ghosting and turn recruitment into relationship-driven success.Innovation / RecruitmentRead the argument →1 April 2025
15 Brutally Useful Questions to Hire Better People
Great recruiters don't just fill roles; they ask sharper questions. Use these 15 prompts to align with hiring managers, cut through noise, and hire for real impact, not just resumes.Best Practices / RecruitmentRead the argument →30 March 2025
What You Need to Know for 2025 H2
AI is reshaping hiring; from global sourcing to bias-free screening. Learn how Google, Nestel, and Unilever are future-proofing their talent strategies without losing the human touch.AI / Automation / InnovationRead the argument →18 March 2025
How to Ditch Culture Fit for Better Employee Retention
Hiring for "culture fit" can hold you back. Learn why "culture add" leads to stronger teams, greater innovation, and higher retention, and how to put it into practice.Innovation / TransformationRead the argument →10 March 2025
Top 3 Trends Reshaping Hiring
AI is transforming hiring; from smarter sourcing to fairer decisions. Learn how skills-first strategies and automation can boost efficiency, diversity, and retention.AI / Automation / RecruitmentRead the argument →5 March 2025
The Broken Hiring Machine
CVs and AI tools were meant to streamline hiring, but they're failing. Here's why the current process is broken and what a more human, effective alternative looks like.Innovation / RecruitmentRead the argument →24 February 2025
Measuring the Impact of a Critical HR Hire
How to connect critical HR hiring to retention, speed, and operating performance without pretending people decisions fit neatly into a dashboard.Innovation / Hiring / ChangeRead the argument →11 February 2025
Navigating the Talent Landscape in 2025
In a tough UK hiring market, salary alone won't cut it. Learn how to attract top talent in 2025 with a standout EVP, employee advocacy, and a more human recruitment strategy.Economy / Market Insights / RecruitmentRead the argument →4 February 2025
Are Job Boards a Diminishing Return on Recruitment Investment
Referrals outperform job boards on every front; retention, speed, and fit. Discover how leading companies are replacing outdated tactics with smarter, high-impact hiring strategies.Innovation / Recruitment / TransformationRead the argument →20 January 2025
Quiet Cutting vs Strategic Restructuring
Quiet cutting might feel easy, but it's risky, unethical, and erodes trust. Learn why transparent restructuring is the smarter, safer way to manage workforce change in 2025.Economy / Restructuring / TransformationRead the argument →15 January 2025
The Data Driven Revolution
Gut feeling hiring leads to bias and missed talent. Discover how Google, Workday, and Siemens use data to boost accuracy, diversity, and retention, and how your team can too.Innovation / Leadership / RecruitmentRead the argument →2 January 2025
How to slash Your Hiring Time Without Sacrificing Quality
How do top companies cut hiring time by 80% without sacrificing quality? Learn how automation, structured interviews, and funnel fixes drive faster, smarter recruitment.Automation / RecruitmentRead the argument →
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