In a job market full of contradictions — fewer roles, more applicants, and AI changing the rules — Hire Ground Issue 4 brings clarity, compassion, and conversation back to recruitment.
This issue explores how HR leaders can balance tech and humanity in an uncertain economy. From the rise of AI and automation to the realities of fairness, inclusion, and candidate experience, every article challenges the status quo and champions people-first progress.
You’ll hear from voices shaping the future of work — across tech, local government, and recruitment — on everything from rebuilding trust with jobseekers to supporting women of colour, maintaining ED&I momentum, and making smarter, fairer hiring decisions.
Because better recruitment isn’t just good business — it’s how we build stronger, fairer workplaces for everyone.
For HR, talent, and recruitment leaders who believe progress starts with people.
Contents
3 6 top tips to grow your business – Dean Sadler, Founder of Tribepad
4 22% fewer jobs as job market shrinks at the start of the year – Data insights on the current state of the job market.
5 AI in HR – How artificial intelligence is transforming fairness, productivity, and bias in recruitment.
7 How to build a positive candidate experience: lessons from the charity sector – By Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
10 What does HR look like in 2025? – Predictions for the future of HR and recruitment technology.
11 How Tribepad helped Malvern Hills & Wychavon District Councils turn quantity into quality – A fairer, faster hiring experience through technology.
14 What stubbornly high insolvency rates mean for ED&I – Why economic turbulence threatens progress on inclusion.
16 The broken relationship between companies and job seekers – By Adam Nichols, Founder, The Job Hunt Academy.
19 Supporting women of colour in recruitment – Why diversity targets aren’t enough and how to drive genuine inclusion.
22 Dates for your diary –Upcoming events, talks, and appearances.
