Recruitment leaders should now be building sustainable businesses that will survive the inevitable crash, as this might be coming sooner than they think, says industry advisor Greg Savage.

Recruiters are uniquely placed to "convince" employers of the benefits of more diverse shortlists, recruitment leaders say.

As reported to Members yesterday, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has recently announced changes that could mark better news for the recruitment industry. The change provides a pathway for employer sponsored temporary resident visa holders on the ‘short-term’ occupation list to apply for permanent residence (PR) after the 1st of July 2022, providing an opportunity for a large cohort of Recruitment Consultants to gain PR.