Recruitment Blog: Career Tips & Industry News - April 2026

  • Why Candidates Accept Counteroffers—and Why Most Still Leave

    Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2026 by My Recruiter Jobs

    It looked like a done deal—until the counteroffer came in If you’ve worked in recruitment for any length of time, you’ve probably seen it happen: A candidate resigns, their employer makes a counteroffer… and suddenly everything changes. What felt like a done deal quickly becomes uncertain. Counteroffers are a normal part of the hiring process—but they’re also one of the biggest reasons placements ...

  • How Recruiters Can Move into Higher-Value Consulting (And Increase Profitability)

    Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2026 by Alison Humphreys - Award winning NED and strategic advisor

    Why Traditional Recruitment Models Are Breaking Down Last month I looked at how you can optimise your Account Development. Please read it in conjunction with this article. It’s been clear for some time that the traditional recruitment market (“payment on results” especially for permanent recruitment) doesn’t work very well any more, for any of the stakeholders. Clients need more certainty, not ...

  • Non-Compete Clauses in Recruitment (UK): What You Need to Know Before Moving Agencies

    Posted on Monday, April 13, 2026 by My Recruiter Jobs

    For recruiters considering a move between agencies, understanding your contract is essential. Non-compete clauses and other post-employment restrictions can appear complex, but they are only enforceable where they are reasonable and necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. In practice, the real risk when moving roles is rarely simply joining another agency — it is how client ...