Recruitment Blog: Career Tips & Industry News - February 2026
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Posted on Friday, February 13, 2026 by Alexi Heidemann is Head of New Investments at SSG Recruitment Partnerships and a podcast host.
It’s becoming increasingly popular for UK recruiters to tap into the US market — whether that’s relocating across the pond or working remotely from the UK. So what’s the attraction? Market Saturation: A Much Bigger Pond According to recent industry data, there are around 28,000 registered recruitment agencies in the UK compared to approximately 12,500 in the US. To put that into context, the US ...
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Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2026 by James Nathan a results-driven UK trainer specialising in sales, and recruitment excellence.
(If You Want Attention, Trust, and Actual Conversations) Most recruiters treat LinkedIn like a noticeboard: Here’s a job. Here’s another job. Here’s a job you definitely won’t apply for. But LinkedIn isn’t a job board — it’s a credibility engine. If you want clients and candidates to take you seriously, you need to show up with content that’s: Interesting Useful Human And above all… worth ...
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Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by Richard Savva is a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Leader with 20 years’ experience
The world of Talent Acquisition has evolved… and at some pace might I add. Change isn’t always positive, but it isn’t always negative either. Over the last 3–4 months, as I’ve navigated the job market, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how much our industry has grown and shifted - and it definitely gives you pause for thought. Why is TA Always in the Spotlight? TA and recruitment are talked ...