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Who's Making an Impact? Top Recruitment Influencers in August 2024
09/09/2024
8 MIN
Summer’s over. The busy season is just around the corner.
If you’re thinking about doing things a little differently, there’s a lot of advice and opinion on the internet, but which voices do you trust?
We’ve got you! Atlas 30 returns, cataloguing the most influential, most followed, most value adding professionals in the world of recruitment.
August Highlights
In August, our top influencers – Carolyn Christie, Joel Lalgee, Hishem Azzouz, Greg Savage, and Andrew MacAskill – are still holding the top five spots. Here are some of their tips for you:
Nothing grabs attention like speaking directly to your target audience – your candidates.
Take Carolyn Christie’s post about the death of the 9-5 workday, for example. It clearly hit home, racking up 17,176 reactions, 936 comments, and 765 reposts.
Perhaps it’s the image that resonates more. That classic bullpen environment lacking of any personality. To employers, you probably want to make your place of business worth going to!
Talking about the real challenges recruiters face is a great way to connect, just like Joel Lalgee does in this post that got 4,375 reactions, 217 comments, and 150 reposts.
His advice to recruiters? Tackle tough and unrealistic client expectations with patience and clear communication. Set expectations early, keep clients updated, and be honest about any challenges – this helps cut down on frustration and build trust.
Hishem Azzouz also offers a key insight that resonated with recruiting leaders – Top billers don’t always make great business operators.”
The skills required for individual success differ from those needed to run an agency.
Those who recognize this, either by adapting or hiring the right expertise, are more likely to achieve long-term success and experience less stressful growth.
But, this pro tip from a leading influencer Andrew MacAskill really sums it up best.
Great advice for all the recruitment leaders out there. Keep it real, everyone!
Influencers who saw big momentum in August
Nothing gets people talking like a book recommendation from a fellow influencer.
Clair Bush recently put the spotlight on Katrina Collier’s new book, Reboot Hiring, and it’s definitely a discussion worth joining.
You can probably relate to Collier’s main point that recruiting often gets sidelined because you’re swamped with the daily grind.
With all the pressure from time constraints, team demands, and never-ending projects, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture.
While AI isn’t a magic fix for every challenge, it’s incredible at taking over some of those tedious, low value tasks.
Think about it. You’re likely juggling a ton of different tools – ATS, CRMs, scheduling apps, note-taking software, analytics platforms, campaign management tools, and report generators – the list goes on. It’s no wonder it gets stressful.
But what if you could trade all that for one platform that does it all? With the right tools, you could automate a lot of that busy work and finally focus on what really matters – finding and hiring the best candidate out there.
There was another interesting conversation about interview preparation for recruitment professional thanks to Rec2Rec recruiter, Lysha Holmes
It can take a lot of time, especially when you’ve got many interviews lined up.
So, how do you stand out in the competitive world of executive search?
In the video, she offers great tips for preparing for interviews, stressing that thorough research is key to success for everyone involved.
But with a busy interview schedule, researching each candidate can feel overwhelming.
Here’s a little secret – instead of spending hours searching through different sources, wouldn’t it be great to get all the info you need about a candidate quickly and easily?
That’s what Candidate GPT is for. It gathers all the key details about a candidate in one place, speeding up your research and keeping things organised, so you can find the right fit with less effort.
Moving to a macro view, an important topic that’s often overlooked is how the “recession” is hitting the recruitment industry.
Dualta Doherty lays out a clear picture of the sector’s recent struggles and offers practical advice for getting back on track.
This past year, the industry has dealt with many challenges like instability, inflation, and global concerns.
While some may seem to be thriving, the sharp drop in Hays’ profits and tough market conditions show that many are struggling. Despite past insolvencies haunting the UK sector, opportunities remain, with positive signs emerging.
Korn Ferry’s latest Talent Acquisitions Trends 2024 report shows that 82% of CEOs and senior leaders think AI will significantly impact their business.
But will it be a good thing?
AI offers a lot to recruiters, from speeding up tasks and transcribing notes to drafting job descriptions, sorting through candidate information, and helping with candidate selection. When used well, AI can save both time and money.
Be sure to check out Dualta’s insights on handling recruitment challenges.
Talking about recruitment challenges, Lauren Surman captured it perfectly in this post.
We know finding the right candidate can be really tough.
But there’s a better way to make it easier and more effective – using AI.
AI tools go beyond just resumes. They can pull detailed information from sources like emails and interview notes to help find the best fit more accurately.
This makes the candidate screening more efficient and less of a hassle.
Let AI handle admin tasks – sourcing, note-taking, and generating reports – so you can focus on what truly matters – building relationships and growing your agency.
A pro tip – automate the routine, and do what you do best.
Echoing Dualta’s insights on the evolving recruitment landscape, Matt Alder’s article is good read too.
The change he talks about isn’t something that’s coming in the future – it’s happening right now.
AI is becoming a bigger part of the recruitment process, and the shift is happening fast.
In today’s competitive market, it’s really important to be one of the first to adopt new tools and adapt to the latest recruiting trends. How well you use these advancements can set you apart from the competition.
Ultimately, working smarter with the newest tools could be what makes the difference and helps you stand out and succeed.
Who gained the most traction and expanding influence?
Kristie Perrotte saw the fastest growth this month. With her deep understanding of the recruitment industry, she shares insights that truly connect with professionals in the field.
An interesting point she made is that if you’re a recruitment leader who’s invested heavily in job boards and LinkedIn but still find consultants chasing new clients despite a big database, the issue might be poor data quality, underused CRMs, and missing SOPs.
Take Kristie’s advice on how to use and automate your database for better results, or see for yourself how it works.
In August, our Founder, Jordan Sholsberg, also saw a notable increase in followers.
Along with promoting our platform for executive search pros, he shares useful tips from industry experts.
Like Nick Telson-Sillett’s key business development tip that companies raising capital often hire more and might use your services.
Jordan also draws on Dr. Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion, highlighting the value of being unique.
His pro tip is to wait a few weeks before starting your sales process and make it highly personalised.
Because standard outreach won’t cut it – clients want to connect with you, not just get automated messages.
Another LinkedIn influencer who saw great growth is Thomas Warner.
His success comes from his smart use of humour, which really clicks with his audience. Warner’s posts mix sarcasm with serious topics, offering content that makes you think. Whether he’s talking about deal sizes, client relationships, or recruitment hacks, his unique style keeps people interested.
Top Influencers in Recruitment Podcasting
Hishem Azzouz, a leading recruitment podcaster and host of the Recruitment Mentors podcast, recently dropped a lively episode on Building A Successful Recruitment Business in 2024.
He offered valuable insights into the industry, highlighting the importance of company culture, specialised roles, and communication for success. The discussion on shifting from contingent to retained models revealed a trend toward stronger client relationships.
From our perspective, aligning hires with company values and building a strong culture is essential, especially in service-based industries like recruitment.
His practical tips on handling recruitment challenges, like knowing when to pivot markets or scale non-billing hires, are also really useful for agency owners looking to grow their business sustainably.
On Matt Alder’s podcast, Recruiting Future, recent episodes have focused on how AI and automation are transforming recruitment. In this episode, the focus is on the shift from second-generation ATS to advanced, third-generation hiring platforms.
As we see it, the industry is at a crucial turning point. Adding new tech to old workflows isn’t enough – we need platforms that fully integrate AI and automation to handle today’s complexities.
The vision is for AI to handle administrative tasks, so recruiters can focus on the human aspects of hiring.
But there are concerns, too. We must also address regulatory concerns and seek clear guidelines on AI use.
Ultimately success will go to those who adapt quickly, embrace new tech, and maintain a personal touch. Education, transparency, and working closely with vendors will be key to bridging the gap between today’s tech and the future of recruitment.
Who doesn’t love hearing real-life experiences? Tune into this interview on Mark Whitby’s The Resilient Recruiter Podcast to hear Charlie Saffro, CEO of CS Recruiting, share her remarkable journey from an accidental recruiter to leading a multimillion-dollar firm.
Charlie’s story is all about resilience, adaptability, and a people-first approach. She emphasises understanding employees beyond their roles and creating a supportive work environment.
Her journey is a powerful reminder of how authenticity and empathy can set you apart. It shows that effective leadership means staying true to yourself, embracing both successes and setbacks, and being resilient.
It’s more than just growing a recruiting firm – it’s about building a people-focused leadership legacy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming to create a sustainable, people-centred business.
The path forward? Embrace new tech but keep it human
The recruitment industry is changing fast, and it’s clear that things are moving quickly. We hope this rundown of insights from top influencers and podcasters helps you keep up with the latest trends.
Looking ahead, we can expect even more changes and challenges. The key will be balancing the human side of recruitment with automating routine tasks using AI. Keep following the top voices in the industry, and let’s stay positive about the endless possibilities that new tech like AI can bring.
Still spending most of your day chasing candidates, preparing for interviews, and drowning in notes? It’s time to automate those routine tasks!
Bring AI into your recruitment to make your day a lot easier so that you can focus more on strategic tasks like generating revenue for your agency.
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