The rise of e-recruitment has made recruiters "lazy", and the industry is over-reliant on key performance indicators.
That's the view of Greatfleet managing director Stuart Blake, who was speaking in advance of the search and selection firm's interim results on 14 September.
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Increased membership helped the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) boost its revenue in 2005, but it will see costs rise this year due to a move to a bigger London headquarters in the next few weeks.
Revenue last year rose to £4.95m, up more than 15% on 2004. However, administrative expenses – which include the salaries of staff – rose to £3.35m, from £2.79m.
Revenue last year rose to £4.95m, up more than 15% on 2004. However, administrative expenses – which include the salaries of staff – rose to £3.35m, from £2.79m.