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How to Choose an ATS: 9 Criteria That Matter (2025 Guide)
The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies How to Choose an ATS: 9 Criteria That Matter (2025 Guide) The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies Table of Contents * Why Choosing the Right ATS Matters * Assessing Your Agency's Needs First * The 9 Criteria That Matter Most * 1. Scalability & Performance * 2. UX & Adoption * 3. Integrations & Ecosystem * 4. Sourcing & Data Quality * 5. CRM & Business Development * 6. AI & Automation * 7. Reportin
ATS for Recruitment Agencies – 2025 Guide
In 2025, recruitment agencies face more pressure than ever to move fast, engage top talent proactively, and manage complex hiring workflows for multiple clients. A modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) built for agencies has become an essential tool – 94% of recruiters affirm that their ATS has positively impacted hiring processes (source: ssr). This guide will explore why a specialized ATS is critical for staffing and executive search firms, the key features to look for in 2025, and a comparis
AI and SaaS: Why Neither Incumbent Tools nor New AI-native Tools Will Dominate
The emergence of AI is fundamentally reshaping SaaS markets, especially in specialized verticals like CRM and ATS. However, contrary to popular belief, neither traditional incumbents nor brand-new AI-first startups will necessarily come out on top. Why legacy SaaS struggles with AI Established platforms often struggle to fully integrate AI due to their complex legacy codebases, entrenched user habits, and cautious company cultures. Changing everything at once (product, code, and user experien
What Do Buyers Look for in Boutique Recruitment Agencies?
As with startups, when you start a recruitment agency, you often have a potential exit or sale in mind. However, preparing for a successful sale doesn't start weeks or even months before the actual transaction; it starts years in advance—ideally now. Here are essential factors buyers typically look for when evaluating boutique recruitment firms. Established and Diverse Client Relationships One of the primary assets buyers value is a strong, stable client base. Agencies that have deep, long-te
M&A Trends in Recruiting Firms: A Look Back at Recent Years
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among recruiting agencies have significantly increased in recent years. This trend has reshaped the landscape of boutique recruitment firms across key markets like the UK, US, France, and Germany. Here, we'll explore the key developments, notable examples, and the main reasons behind this surge. A Surge in Recruitment M&A Post-2020 The recruitment sector witnessed a noticeable rise in M&A activity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic slowdown in 2020. In the
AI won't kill recruiting agencies—it will give birth to micro-agencies making +$10M a year
Is artificial intelligence the end of recruiting agencies? Far from it—AI is about to become their biggest competitive advantage. Here’s how AI transforms recruitment for the better 1. Recruiting is inherently human Recruitment isn’t just about matching resumes to job descriptions—it's fundamentally about relationships. Human recruiters excel at understanding a candidate’s personal and professional aspirations, something AI simply can’t replicate yet. Likewise, comprehending a company's nu
360° vs 180° Recruitment: Which Model is Right for Your Agency?
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The Challenge of Intake Calls for Agencies, and how it can save you hours
New Clients vs. Upsell: The 50% Rule for Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment Agencies and the Unbalanced Market Dilemma
Applying to 1000 Jobs in 24 Hours: How AI is Disrupting Job Hunting
For recruitment agencies, clients are more demanding than before
Leveraging AI for Hyper-Personalized Candidate Outreach: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crew goes behind the scenes of what it takes to win at talent in Web3
Recruiting outreach: 10 Tips on how to write emails that get replies (including templates)
How to find personal email addresses, when sourcing candidates
Talent sourcing: How and where to find the perfect candidates across the web
3 fast ways to find the best Product Designers on Dribbble
5 tips to source software engineers on StackOverFlow
5 steps to quickly find the best software engineers on GitHub
4 easy ways to source talent on Twitter
5 steps to easily source talent on Linkedin
X-ray Search: How to use Google to accurately find talent, anywhere on the Web
Talent mapping: how to continuously map out the market to spot top talents around you (including template)
How to write job descriptions that convert (with examples)
The secret to a successful employee referral program
Build a sourcing strategy that lands you top talent
How to build a bulletproof recruiting scorecard (including template)
How we centralized all ToDos in Notion, to level up our team’s execution (+template)
5 tips to ace your next Recruiting Kickoff Meeting (+template)
4 tips to hire like the bests
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