Busy Desks. Poor Fills. What’s Actually Going Wrong?
In recruitment, it’s easy to assume that more jobs mean better results. More roles, more activity, more chances to place… or so it seems. But many recruiters are juggling huge job loads, spreading their attention thin, and trying to service everything at once. The reality is that focus drops, delivery slows, and fill rates suffer – even when effort and intent are high. The usual response is to keep taking more on. More roles. More clients. More pressure. But when desks become overloaded and everything feels urgent, quality slips, candidates disengage, and clients don’t get the results they expect. ⭐ This isn’t about effort or commitment. ⭐ It’s about focus, selectivity, and discipline. ⭐ And about understanding what actually drives successful placements. So if more jobs aren’t leading to better results… where do agencies actually start? My guest on this episode is Reeta Vickers, CEO and Founder of Reeta Vickers Recruitment. Reeta is a no-BS recruiter and talent advisor who gives clients straight-talking hiring advice – even when it’s uncomfortable. She helps businesses hire smarter by focusing on fit, behaviour and longevity, not ego or CV fluff. That approach is exactly why her placements deliver a 96% retention rate. We will cover: 💡 Why “taking every job” has become the default in recruitment – and why it’s failing 💡 What actually breaks when recruiters are overloaded with live roles 💡 What agencies should be doing instead to improve fill rates If your team is busy but fill rates aren’t moving, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. I look forward to having you there.
