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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 40 MIN

Why Offshore Recruitment Fails (And How to Get It Right) | Ross Thompson

from RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights · host Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io

Thinking about hiring recruiters or support staff offshore?Success isn't about finding the cheapest option. It's about building the right team.In this episode, Nitin Sharma sits down with Ross Thompson, Founder of Infinity Staff Global, to discuss why more UK recruitment businesses are turning to South African talent, the biggest mistakes agency owners make, and how to build high-performing remote teams that actually last.Having worked together for several years, Nitin also shares his own experiences of building remote teams and the lessons he's learned along the way.Topics covered:✅ Why recruitment agencies are struggling to hire in the UK✅ The biggest myths about offshore recruitment✅ Why "cheap labour" is the wrong mindset✅ Building successful remote recruitment teams✅ The importance of culture, onboarding and management✅ Why transparency on pricing builds trust✅ How South African recruiters compare with UK talent✅ Common mistakes that cause offshore hires to fail✅ AI, recruitment and the future of global hiringOne of the biggest takeaways?"Price is only an issue in the absence of value."If you're considering offshore recruitment, this conversation will help you avoid expensive mistakes and understand what it really takes to make remote hiring work.🎙️ Guest: Ross Thompson, Founder of Infinity Staff Globalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rossnthompson/🎤 Hosted by Nitin Sharmahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliersSourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/CoRecruit: https://corecruit.com/Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/

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