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Our thought leadership

Why are roles taking longer to fill in the UK right now?

The UK hiring slowdown is not what you think it is. It is the question most employers ask, and almost everyone is answering it incorrectly. The assumption is simple. If hiring slows down, there must be fewer candidates or less urgency in the market. Neither is true....

The ROI of rest: Why sleep is the next frontier of workplace productivity

The next productivity revolution will not be delivered by artificial intelligence or automation, no matter how loudly the tech evangelists cheer. The real breakthrough is far more human and far less glamorous. It is sleep. A subtle but seismic shift is taking place in...

The workforce reset: Why 2025 demands a new talent playbook

Featuring insights from Graham Bentley – CEO, Resourgenix The global workforce has hit reset. The old models of hiring, managing, and retaining talent are not just creaking, they have collapsed. In 2025, the skills shortage is no longer a future risk, it is a present...

The Hidden Talent Economy: Why companies sometimes end up overlooking the best candidates

Written by: Georgina Barrick, Head of Sales at Resourgenix. Recently I have just placed 2 executives who really didn’t fit the job profiles the client had briefed me on. They were my wild cards. People whose capabilities had shone so brightly in my meeting with them...

Georgina Barrick offers compelling insights into Gen Z in the workplace during an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times.

Ready or not, Gen Z is clocking in If they don’t see a clear development path, Zoomers are unlikely to stay in a job for long 15 June 2025 - 00:00 By Monique Verduyn South Africa's Gen Zs desire meaningful work, but in our tough employment market, they will start...

Why managing your Contingent Workforce is fundamental for business success

By: Anne Rutledge – Executive Director Talent Solutions In today’s dynamic business environment, the contingent workforce—freelancers, contractors, temporary staff, and gig workers—has become a key lever of an organisation’s strategy. These workers offer flexibility,...

The top trends that shaped the Contingent Workforce in 2024 and look set to continue into 2025

By: Anne Rutledge – Executive Director The contingent workforce landscape continued to evolve throughout 2024, driven by technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics, and an increased focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives. As organisations navigate...

Predictions on how global talent acquisition trends will play out in the South African market in 2025

By Georgina Barrick – Head: Sales and Talent Solutions Resourgenix As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that global talent acquisition is on the cusp of a dramatic transformation. With AI poised to revolutionise the recruitment landscape, as highlighted by Ryan...

Ranked as Aspirants in the Everest Group’s 2024 CWM / MSP Peak Matrix

Resourgenix is proud to announce our recognition as an Aspirant in the Everest Group’s 2024 CWM/MSP PEAK Matrix®. This global assessment evaluates and ranks organisations that excel in contingent workforce management and managed service provider...

A Candidate’s Guide to Preparing for Skills-Based Hiring

The rise of skills-based hiring is transforming the way employers assess and hire talent, shifting the focus from traditional qualifications to practical ones. Rather than relying on conventional hiring methods, which often emphasise degrees, previous job experience, and credentials, skills-based hiring prioritises a candidate’s competencies and their ability to perform specific tasks.

Why Partner with a Staffing Provider?

Why Partner with a Staffing Provider?

Looking at the challenges above, it is evident that partnering with a staffing provider to assist your organisation goals to develop a direct sourcing strategy that is not only effective but also cost effective is of utmost importance. What does a staffing provider...

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Direct Sourcing: Rates

Direct Sourcing: Rates

In a typical direct sourcing scenario, the hiring manager identifies a resource that they would like to hire either a referral from their network or someone that the manager knows or has worked with in the past. Questions relating to rates to be considered are as...

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Direct Sourcing: Myths and Concerns

Direct Sourcing: Myths and Concerns

Directly Sourced contractors are paid on average 15% more if not managed correctly. Even though many companies are already utlising direct sourcing it is not always very well understood, maintained, or leveraged. Some of the misconceptions: 1. We don’t do much direct...

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Direct Sourcing: Common Strategies

Direct Sourcing: Common Strategies

Staffing Industry Analysts, a leading contingent workforce consultancy, defines direct sourcing as: “A term commonly used to refer to the process by which a company leverages its own internal candidate pool [i.e. former employees, retirees, applicants from its own...

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Why Choose Direct Sourcing?

Why Choose Direct Sourcing?

Direct Sourcing offers companies immediate benefits in that it has proven to be effective and easy to do and is often not burdened with lots of internal red tape. For this reason, Direct Sourcing complements any resourcing strategy. Some of the reasons companies are...

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Resourgenix is a talent solutions company based in South Africa. We partner with clients locally and internationally and offer a wide range of talent solution services, encompassing contingent workforce, permanent placements and flexible short-term contracts.