Online exchanges, the “new kid on the block” in digital recruitment, are the great unknown for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) within the recruitment sector, says Kevin Barrow, a partner at law firm Osborne Clarke and a specialist in the staffing sector, in this video:

Already, says Barrow, the equivalent of “eBay for online recruitment” is making waves in the US, where private equity has made a lot of investment in online exchanges.

Will the winds of change blow over the pond to the UK? And could online exchanges themselves become a target for large recruitment companies that feel threatened by these brash bold newcomers? 

You can help answer just some of these questions posed by Barrow by contributing to the most definitive and far-reaching research into UK recruitment sector M&A.

Your response will make a difference so complete the survey today, and help throw a light on this key area of industry activity. The survey closes on 28 April, and the results will be published in Recruiter. All answers will be treated confidentially.

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