Recruitment Consolidation and Competition | Recruiters Weekly News

Where will the latest round of industry consolidation leave recruiters who value their own agility and independence?

US jobs board giant Glassdoor is being bought out; Facebook and Google both stand poised to enter the jobs space. As the players in the jobs market appear to be growing bigger and bigger, what will this mean for smaller firms - and for choice within the industry? eBoss considers the impact, and finds that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely succeeds in recruitment.

Britain's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are facing multiple obstacles in their recruitment drives. But one analyst praises their innovation and problem-solving skills in addressing the challenges to hiring.

In recent weeks, we have reported on the growing trend of industries sourcing vital skills directly from the school classroom. But does this mean that university leavers are missing out? Not, according to industry experts. New data confirms what those in talent management have known for a long time: that graduate recruits form the backbone of many top companies' recruitment strategies.

Where will this leave your agency? Read our complete rundown of the week's recruitment news headlines, to find out.