The latest issue of Hire Ground digs beneath the buzz to explore what’s really shaping recruitment right now. While AI hype fills the headlines, the real revolution is happening quietly – in fairer hiring practices, better candidate experiences, and smarter tech built for people, not platforms.
Inside, you’ll find fresh thinking from leaders across the industry: from pay transparency and DEI to youth employment, video screening, and AI ethics. We spotlight real-world success stories like Milton Keynes City Council’s recruitment transformation, alongside thought-provoking insight from Indeed, Dayshape, and Serve Legal.
It’s an issue that celebrates progress – the kind that doesn’t shout, but genuinely changes how we hire.
For recruiters who want to make hiring fairer, faster, and more human.
Table of Contents
4 Recruitment’s real revolution is happening quietly – AI that works for people, not headlines.
6 Fair pay is the foundation of fairness – Why pay transparency is non-negotiable now.
12 Ways businesses can attract, develop, and retain young talent – by Ed Heaver, CEO, Serve Legal
14 Hiring ahead of the curve: time for a mindset shift in professional services – by Christine Robinson, Strategic Adviser to Dayshape
16 5 reasons to use video in recruitment – by Andrew Wood, Chief Customer Officer of Willo
18 Why recruitment’s real opportunity is right now – by Matt Burney, Senior Strategic Advisor, Indeed
23 How Tribepad helped Milton Keynes City Council put the joy back into recruitment – Transforming recruitment with tech that actually helps.
24 Deter, detect, or redesign? – How should recruiters respond to the AI-enabled candidate?
28 The DEI barometer – Who’s backing inclusion – and who’s backing off.
30 Brits back bigger DEI push despite US government policy to pull back – Our research shows people still want fairness.
34 Awards – A few things we’re proud of recently.
35 Dates for your diary – Webinars and events to watch out for.
