Smarter KPI’s for Temp & Contract Recruiters

So, last blog we deconstructed crappy perm recruiter KPIs and rebuilt them with a good old ‘backwards plan’. I called for a show of support from Savage Truth readers interested in a temp/contract backwards plan, and it came in the form of over 60 requests for the plan in the comments section of last week’s blog. […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On July 18, 2017
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Crap KPI’s. Dumb managers. Unhappy recruiters: Or the smart way.

Recruiters love to be busy. Or to be more accurate, they love to feel busy. Same goes for many recruiting managers. If everyone is busy, busy, busy, they are happy. Happy, but dumb. Because yes, activity is key in recruitment. But smart activity is what we want. So many recruiters are currently getting better and […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On July 4, 2017
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The recruiting secret that made me more money than any other

Success in recruitment is ‘lots of activity – done well, with the right people’. Activity x Quality x Target Market 

= Success 
= Fun and money I believe (actually, I know) that activity is key to the ongoing success of any recruitment professional. It’s not all about activity, but activity counts. You just have to […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On June 20, 2017
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New! Greg Savage in South Africa, 2017

Dear South African ‘Savage Truth’ reader, I am excited to invite you to my new South African Recruiter Masterclass Series – to be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg in August, 2017. We have two events, one aimed at Recruiters, the other at Owner/Managers. They will both be held in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Savage […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On May 9, 2017
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New! Savage & Savage UK Speaking Tour, 2017

Dear UK ‘Savage Truth’ reader, I am excited to invite you to my new UK Recruiter Masterclass Series – to be held in London, Manchester and Glasgow. Savage Sprint ‘Savage Sprint’ is for all recruiters, and anyone who manages recruiters, and focuses on growing billings. This is a highly motivating and empowering session. S.P.R.I.N.T gives you […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On May 7, 2017
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Why a great recruiter is like an iceberg.

Have you ever seen an iceberg? I haven’t. But what do we know about looking at an iceberg? Most of it is hidden. The part under the water, the unseen part, supports and holds up the part you can see. And 90% of an iceberg is under water! When you see a highly successful recruiter […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On May 2, 2017
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Agency Recruitment. Not a stroll. Not a jog. It’s a S.P.R.I.N.T!

The massive #SavageSprint Recruitment Masterclass Tour of Australia and New Zealand is over!

 1,300 recruiters flocked to nine events, and paid good money to hear 4 hours of tactics to prepare for a new recruitment future. Over 80% of attendees rated #Savage Sprint as ‘Highly Valuable‘ and ‘Extremely Interesting‘. A pleasing outcome! UK readers should […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On April 4, 2017
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Nine changes recruiters must make – now!

Everyone is telling recruiters they need to change. Hey, half my blogs touch on the same theme! So, you might be thinking, “OK, I get it. Change is key. But specifically, in what areas is this change meant to take place?” Good question! Well, luckily, we have The Savage Truth here to tell you 🙂 […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On February 21, 2017
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