Insights

Stop Hiring “Great People.”

Start Hiring the Right Ones. “Great candidate.” Three words that cause a lot of expensive mistakes. Because “great” compared to what?

The Best Candidates Are Rarely Actively Job Hunting

A common assumption in hiring is that the best candidates are actively applying for jobs. In reality, many of them aren’t.

The CV Is the Least Interesting Thing About a Candidate

In recruitment, the CV often becomes the centrepiece of the hiring process. But in reality, it’s the least interesting part of a candidate.

The Real Reason Hiring Feels So Hard Right Now

It’s probably not the market. In 2026, I keep hearing the same thing: “Good people just aren’t out there.”

You Don’t Have a Hiring Problem. You Have a Decision Problem.

Everyone says the market is tough. “Candidates are scarce.” “Salary expectations are unrealistic.” “There’s no loyalty anymore.” Maybe.

Job Hunting or Upskilling? The Right Answer Is Often Both

When a job search stalls, most candidates fall into one of two traps: They apply harder — or they lose confidence.

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