Resources
Articles, guides, and updates from the team behind Recruitly.
Your agency's biggest untapped asset is your team's LinkedIn network
Twenty recruiters, thousands of connections each. 200k warm paths to candidates sitting there invisible. We just made them visible.
Siva
LinkedIn + Your Database = Winning Combination
LinkedIn is where you find people. Your database is where you keep the context.
GowriGDPR compliance for recruitment agencies
GDPR for recruitment agencies in plain English. What you actually need to do, what you can skip, and how to automate it.
Anshika
Why we built a OneUp Sales alternative
Leaderboards should live where your data lives. Here's why we built them into the CRM instead of selling them as a separate tool.
LokeshWhat happens when you leave your desk rental agency in Dubai
The 30-day visa window, client ownership, and how to transition without burning bridges.
AnshikaHow to scale a recruitment agency from 1 to 50 consultants
What actually happens when you grow a recruitment agency from 1 to 50. The stages are real and each one can kill you.
GowriHow to get your first 3 clients in Dubai within 60 days
Week by week. Who to call, where to go, what to say.
Anshika
RecruitlySolo recruiter moving to Dubai: the realistic guide
You don't need £100k. But you do need a plan. Here are your actual options.
AnshikaHow to negotiate your desk rental deal in Dubai
Most solo recruiters accept whatever they are offered. Here is what is actually negotiable.
AnshikaTemp and contract staffing software guide
What staffing software needs to handle for temp and contract placements. Most CRMs get this wrong.
AnshikaHow to manage multiple clients as a recruitment agency
How to manage 8+ recruitment clients without dropping the ball. Segment, prioritise, and set the right cadence.
AnshikaUAE recruitment compliance: WPS, MOHRE, and labour law basics
The compliance stuff nobody explains properly until you get fined for it.
Anshika
How we built a Data Agent that cleans millions of recruitment records
Thousands of agencies. Millions of records. Every change tracked, auditable, reversible. Here's how we built it.
LokeshRecruitment KPIs and reporting — what to track
The 5 recruitment KPIs that actually predict agency growth, and how to stop wasting time on vanity metrics.
AnshikaDubai recruiter salaries: employed vs going independent
The actual numbers. What employed recruiters earn at big firms in Dubai vs what independents take home.
Gowri
RecruitlyHow to recruit across the GCC from Dubai
Six countries, one office. How Dubai-based agencies cover the entire Gulf.
GowriBest recruitment software for UK agencies
What UK recruitment agencies should actually look for in software. From someone who built one in Manchester.
GowriHow to win recruitment clients in Dubai when you have no local network
You just landed in Dubai with zero contacts. Here is how to build a client base from scratch in the first 90 days.
AnshikaYour recruitment agency stopped growing. Here's what's probably going wrong.
I work with hundreds of agencies. The ones that plateau almost always have the same five problems.
AnshikaRecruitment CRM with built-in email and SMS
Your CRM should send emails and SMS natively, not force you to switch between five different tools.
Siva
RecruitlyWhy recruitment agencies fail in Dubai
We've watched agencies set up in Dubai and close within a year. The reasons are always the same.
AnshikaWhatsApp for recruitment — how to use it legally and effectively
Candidates reply to WhatsApp in minutes, emails in days. Here is how to use it properly and legally.
LokeshRecruiting during Ramadan in Dubai: what changes and how to plan
Working hours drop. Hiring slows. But if you plan ahead, Ramadan doesn't have to kill your quarter.
AnshikaHow to automate your recruitment workflow
Automate the 50 repetitive tasks that eat 2 hours of your day. Keep the human work human.
SivaDubai vs London: how recruitment actually works differently
Same job title, completely different game. What changes when you recruit in Dubai instead of London.
GowriHow to start a recruitment agency in 2026
Everything you actually need to know before you hand in your notice and go solo.
AnshikaBest recruitment CRM for executive search firms
Executive search needs a CRM built for long cycles, deep relationships, and confidentiality. Most recruitment platforms treat it as an afterthought.
Gowri
RecruitlyMoving to Dubai as a recruiter: the complete checklist
Everything you need to do before, during, and after your move to Dubai as a recruiter. Specific costs, timelines, and steps.
Anshika
RecruitlyHow to start a recruitment agency in Dubai
We're based in Dubai. We've watched hundreds of recruiters set up here. This is what actually works and what catches people off guard.
GowriHow to build a candidate database from scratch
Your candidate database is the most valuable thing you own as a recruiter. Here is how to build one from zero.
AnshikaThe recruiter's guide to Dubai neighbourhoods
Where to live based on your budget and which freezone you picked.
AnshikaJobAdder alternatives — migration guide
Outgrowing JobAdder? Here is what the migration actually looks like and what to expect on the other side.
LokeshThe Dubai recruiter's tech stack under AED 500/month
Everything you need to run a recruitment desk in Dubai for less than the cost of a Friday brunch.
LokeshLinkedIn Recruiter alternatives for sourcing candidates
LinkedIn Recruiter costs over $10,000 a year per seat. Here are sourcing alternatives that work just as well for less.
Siva
RecruitlyHow to recruit for Saudi Arabia from Dubai
Vision 2030 is creating massive hiring demand in Saudi Arabia. Here is how to serve that market from your Dubai base.
GowriRecruitment agency fees in 2026: what to charge your clients
The actual numbers, not a vague range. Perm, temp, contract, retained, and what affects your rate.
AnshikaBest ATS for small recruitment agencies
Small agencies need an ATS they can set up in a day and actually use. Most enterprise tools are overkill.
Lokesh
RecruitlyFreezone comparison for recruitment agencies: DMCC vs IFZA vs RAK vs DIFC
Four freezones, four different price points, four different trade-offs. Here's which one to pick.
GowriVincere alternatives — migration guide
Thinking about leaving Vincere? Here is what the switch actually involves, step by step.
LokeshATS vs CRM — what's the difference and which do you need?
I built both sides of Recruitly. Here is what ATS and CRM actually mean, and why the distinction barely matters anymore.
Siva
WhatsApp anyone from your CRM in 10 seconds. No approvals, no fees, no nonsense.
Scan a QR code. Use your own number. Every message logged automatically. That simple.
SivaHow recruitment agencies in Dubai actually make money
The real P&L. What a Dubai agency bills, what it costs, and what's left.
Gowri
Why your recruitment CRM needs to understand the Middle East
Most recruitment CRMs were built in Boston or London. If you recruit in the Gulf, here is everything they get wrong.
SivaAI in recruitment — what actually works in 2026
We built AI into a recruitment CRM. Here's what actually works, what's hype, and what we'd skip.
GowriRecruiting in the UAE: sectors, salaries, and what clients expect in 2026
A practical breakdown of UAE hiring sectors, salary ranges in AED, and what clients actually want from recruitment agencies in 2026.
GowriBest recruitment CRM for staffing agencies
What staffing agencies actually need from a CRM, and why most platforms get temp desks completely wrong.
GowriBullhorn alternatives — migration guide
We've migrated dozens of agencies off Bullhorn. Here's what the move actually looks like.
LokeshHow to choose a recruitment CRM in 2026
What we'd check if we were choosing a recruitment CRM today.
Anshika
Why we built Recruitly in Manchester and moved to Dubai
We started in Manchester. Grew through UK agencies. Moved to Dubai in 2025. Here's why.
Gowri