Recruiters in Glasgow have welcomed a new initiative to allow commuters to use mobile phones while on the underground, allowing them to forge better links with candidates and clients alike.

Workers in Glasgow’s international financial services district can now make calls, send texts, email and access mobile internet while on subway station concourses and platforms across the city.

Shan Saba, director at Brightwork Specialist Recruitment, told Recruiter that the initiative would ensure greater communication between his firm and his candidates and clients. “In a fast changing recruitment environment, we have to be more accessible to our clients and candidates. This will make our jobs far easier and far more client and candidate focused. It will give us a competitive edge, making us available to whoever needs us.”

Lynn Wilson, director at Elite Insurance Appointments, adds: “It will keep us up to date with candidates and developments and let us know what is going in the marketplace.”