Welcome to The Big Squeeze! We're talking about Quality vs. Quantity today, the age-old question. This month alone, two of our clients have told us they love working with Tangerine because we consistently deliver quality over quantity which saves time for the team AND makes the experience better for the candidate.

Check out this article on Forbes about recruitment across tech and AI in 2025.

Have there been times when you felt like working with other recruitment agencies was not much better than sifting through inbound applicants from your open jobs page? We completely understand. And here at Tangerine Search, you might have already noticed that we do things a bit differently.

The candidates we present to your organization are relevant to your hiring needs, pre-vetted, and already screened for the role and sold on the opportunity to work with your team. Just think about how much time you've spent weeding through submissions from other agencies. Working with us, clients tell us they're saving time and meeting top talent in the process.

Qualitative Competition

2025 tech hiring is heating up, and emerging from a multi-year downturn, which means the balance is going to shift in favor of candidates as more opportunities hit the job market. Strong tech talent will be presented with more options and growth opportunities at other companies, so now is a good time to think about what they're being offered in their current role. Employee well-being and job satisfaction are more crucial than ever.

In the long battle between remote work and Return-to-Office mandates, companies with flexibility are winning. We're talking with candidates who are in high-demand in their respective areas, and one message we hear consistently is the flexibility is a key driver when choosing a new job. These practices not only attract top talent, but also contribute to higher retention rates, as employees feel valued and supported.​

How is your company meeting employees' needs? This goes beyond the obvious things like compensation and benefits, and includes a good team atmosphere with a sense of belonging, professional growth, and psychological safety. Think about how your leadership team provides feedback, whether they solicit satisfaction surveys from their team members, and the review and promotion process. We're happy to talk you through some strategies, you can book a call with us on our HR Services page.

A company that visibly invests in its people—from the recruitment and interview process and beyond—builds a stronger brand reputation and attracts top talent. A LinkedIn report found that 94% of employees would stay longer at a company that invests in their learning and career development. This commitment translates into a positive work culture and becomes a distinguishing factor in attracting prospective employees.

Speaking of client feedback, we'd love to hear from you (and by that I also mean learn from you):

What is your experience working with agency recruiters? We'd love to hear from you! The good, the bad, the ugly. What was your best experience partnering with a recruitment firm and why? What parts of the recruiting process are the most stressful for you?

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Thank you for your partnership. If you've made it this far through, I'd love to connect for a virtual coffee to chat. (Though, to be fair, I'll likely be drinking a real coffee as well ☕️).

Best regards,

April Starlight | CEO & Sr Recruiter 🍊