3 wrong responses to recruitment change. And one smart one.

It’s obvious. Much of recruitment is changing, very fast. We may not like it, but that is the fact. Technology most obviously, but also candidate behavior and client expectations. And of course the rapid onset of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in recruitment. More than ‘on its way’. Here already. My observation is that most […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On February 13, 2018
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Savage Sell. Early Bird Discounts close tomorrow!

Savage Sell Sophisticated selling for the Modern Recruiter EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS CLOSE TOMORROW BIG SAVINGS This series of half-day master classes will be held in nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. 1,100 recruiters have booked already! Many of these will be sold out, so please – book now! And it’s sharply priced so Agencies […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On January 30, 2018
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Is this the craziest reason that a temp ever got fired?

Every recruiter has a crazy recruiting story. I have hundreds. Bizarre recruiter behavior. Shocking client manners. Fee shocks. Massive self-inflicted stuff-ups. But somehow candidate stories are often the best. This one only happened a few weeks ago. And I was in the room at people2people Sydney when the client called with the news. It’s not […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On January 23, 2018
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The Future of Recruitment {Podcast}

Greg and Steve Walker of idibu talk about the future of recruitment, the necessity of change, the skills technology can replace, staying productive, and personal insights. Part 1 of this 5 part podcast focuses on the future of recruitment, asking Greg questions such as: How do you think the Recruitment industry will develop? What’s the […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On January 16, 2018
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He made $150k by changing the KPI

This is a story about innovation. It’s also about leadership, measurement and fresh KPI thinking. And it’s about making money. I learned the lesson in a Board Meeting with my client Donald Stout, MD of Now Careers in Sydney. (Now Careers has several offices in the UK and 2 in Australia) Donald and his management […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On December 19, 2017
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Sixty Savage Seconds – Two questions great recruiters ask every time

Here’s the next “Sixty Savage Seconds” from The Savage Truth A one minute video of the best ideas, tips and tactics for recruiters… sixty seconds to make you think. This Sixty Savage Seconds is titled ‘Two questions great recruiters ask every time’. Let me know what you think! View here. 
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On December 12, 2017
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The dumbest thing a recruitment manager ever said to me.

It was one of the million cups of coffee I have with recruitment company owners every year. And don’t get me wrong. I love those meetings. This is where I learn, and keep my finger on the pulse. This particular guy wanted to talk about business development. He needed to crank up client acquisition. The […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On December 5, 2017
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Sixty Savage Seconds – Are you “yesterday’s hero”?

Here’s the next “Sixty Savage Seconds” from The Savage Truth A one minute video of the best ideas, tips and tactics for recruiters… sixty seconds to make you think. This Sixty Savage Seconds is titled Are you “yesterday’s hero”?. Let me know what you think! View here. 
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On November 28, 2017
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Massive lies recruiters tell themselves.

This may not be a comfortable read. Almost all recruiters tell themselves huge lies. I did it when I was a recruiter, and I did it when I was manager too. It’s a human trait on a broader level for sure, as well. We finesse reality to make ourselves feel better. We tweak the truth […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On November 21, 2017
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New Savage Masterclass! ‘Sophisticated Selling’.

Savage Sell Sophisticated selling for the Modern Recruiter This series of half-day master classes will be held in March 2018, in nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. 400 recruiters have booked in the first week! These will be sold out, so please – book now! And it’s sharply priced so Agencies can send entire […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On November 8, 2017
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