Episode 22 – How tech drives Recruitment Success in 2025

In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naar, CEO of Sapphire Computing Solutions, to talk all things IT, cybersecurity, and how recruitment agencies can stay protected and productive in 2025.From backup myths (yes, your cloud storage might not be backing up your data!) to BYO devices, remote teams, and the rise of AI threats, we dive into the risks many agency owners are unknowingly exposed to—and how to fix them. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll sort my IT setup later,” this is your wake-up call. 💥Packed with practical tips, real-life cautionary tales, and a few “Oh no… I’m doing that!” moments—this episode is a must-listen for modern recruiters.What your thoughts are around staffing agencies operating with fully remote or hybrid teams perhaps fully remote sometimes teams and some of those critical IT infrastructure items that they may not be thinking about but that is needs to be considered for operations to run smoothly. 2:31-2:48Recruiters traditionally rely heavily on phone and video calls to connect with clients and candidates. So when it comes to VoIP, what new developments and communication tools should we be aware of and thinking about?  13:37-13:50What do you think is the weakest link in IT security? And what are other weak links and how can you know recruiters protect their assets in 2025? 18:27-18:37In 2025, AI isn’t just for sourcing candidates - it’s also revolutionising IT support. Can you shed some light on how automation and AI-driven tools are enhancing the tech side of recruitment operations? 25:50-26:12How in 2025 do you see IT Support scaling up or down efficiently to make sure that it is meeting the business needs of your customers. 33:25-33:32🎧 Tune in now to future-proof your agency.Connect with Belinda and AndrewLinkedIn Belinda Kerr linkedin.com/in/belindakerr Recruitment Garagehttps://recruitmentgarage.com/ LinkedIn Andrew Rodgerlinkedin.com/in/andrewrodger recMate https://www.recmate.com.au/