Staffing
Recruitment marketing ROI for agencies: campaign attribution worksheet
A copyable worksheet to measure recruitment marketing ROI: attribute placements to campaigns, split candidate and client cost, and reconcile realized fees.
Pierre-Alexis Ardon
Co-founder at Leonar
Pierre-Alexis Ardon is co-founder of Leonar, where he focuses on building AI-powered recruiting systems, assisted sourcing, and search optimization. With a background in engineering and over 7 years working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and talent acquisition, he designs the algorithms that power Leonar's candidate matching and workflow assistance. Pierre-Alexis advises recruitment agencies on their digital transformation and regularly publishes analyses on how AI agents are reshaping HR workflows. He is passionate about making advanced technology accessible to recruiters who are not engineers.
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Articles by Pierre-Alexis Ardon (56)
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- CRM & ATS
Candidate rediscovery tools: an existing-record scorecard
Evaluate candidate rediscovery tools with a vendor-neutral scorecard: five synthetic records test what each tool retrieves from your own database.
- Staffing
Recruiter Intake Meeting: Agenda, Questions, Sign-off
Run a client intake meeting that protects your fee. Get the agenda, the questions, and a one-page brief the client signs off before you source.
- CRM & ATS
Small Recruitment Agencies: Best ATS and CRM in 2026
Best ATS and CRM for small recruitment agencies, with real per-seat cost at 1, 3 and 5 recruiters and published 2026 prices. See the shortlist.
- CRM & ATS
Bullhorn Migration: Moving a Desk Without Losing Data
Migrating from Bullhorn? Here is what your data holds, what exports cleanly, and how to run the cutover so your desk keeps billing.
- CRM & ATS
Best Teamtailor Alternatives in 2026 (Agency vs In-House)
Leaving Teamtailor? Compare 6 alternatives on price, sourcing and agency fit, with a clear rule for in-house versus agency recruiting desks.
- CRM & ATS
The types of applicant tracking systems (and which one fits your desk)
Compare the main types of applicant tracking systems by workflow, fit, and trade-offs, so you can choose the right ATS before shortlisting vendors.
- CRM & ATS
Recruiterflow Reviews: What Agencies Report in 2026
We read Recruiterflow reviews across G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and Glassdoor to explain its real strengths, the honest complaints and its true cost.
- CRM & ATS
The 30-day candidate database reactivation sprint
Run a 30-day candidate database reactivation sprint: segment, score and re-engage dormant ATS records, then measure results and purge safely.
- Staffing
The 90-day recruitment agency client retention playbook
A 90-day operating system to keep recruitment agency clients: kickoff, update cadence, feedback SLA, account health, and repeat-mandate triggers.
- CRM & ATS
ATS migration checklist: the agency control pack
Switching ATS? This agency ATS migration checklist covers export, field mapping, LinkedIn history, parallel run, cutover, validation, and rollback.
- CRM & ATS
Best CRM for Recruitment Agencies UK: 10 Systems Compared
The best recruitment CRM systems for UK agencies in 2026, scored on temp pay and bill, UK GDPR, sourcing and transparent pricing. Compare 10 tools.
- Staffing
Email marketing for recruitment agencies
A practical guide to email marketing for recruitment agencies: segment contacts, build nurture sequences, improve deliverability, and measure results.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
Cheap LinkedIn Recruiter Alternatives: 6 Tools Ranked by Price (2026)
6 cheaper LinkedIn Recruiter alternatives ranked by real published price, from $15 to $494, with honest per-seat math and what you give up leaving Recruiter.
- Sourcing
Google X-Ray Search: The Recruiter's 2026 Guide
Learn Google X-Ray search for recruiting: site: syntax, copy-paste query recipes for LinkedIn, GitHub and more, plus what still works in 2026.
- CRM & ATS
7 Best Recruit CRM Alternatives for Agencies in 2026
Compare 7 Recruit CRM alternatives for recruiting agencies in 2026: honest pricing, sourcing depth, AI-native workflows, and which fits your desk.
- CRM & ATS
Bullhorn Reviews: What Staffing Teams Say in 2026
We analyzed 3,000+ Bullhorn ratings and Reddit discussions to explain its strengths, recurring complaints, pricing and best-fit teams.
- Staffing
How to Grow a Recruitment Agency: The Stage Guide
A stage-based framework to grow a recruitment agency: real thresholds, per-recruiter economics, and when to hire versus automate as you scale.
- CRM & ATS
Loxo Reviews: What Recruiters Say in 2026
We analyzed Loxo reviews from G2, GetApp, Software Advice, Capterra and Reddit to show what recruiters like, dislike and should test.
- Staffing
Most Placeable Candidate: The MPC Marketing Playbook
What a most placeable candidate is and how to run an MPC marketing campaign that opens client doors, with copyable templates and a measurement model.
- Staffing
Recruitment business development: the complete guide
A business development system for recruitment agencies: pipeline math, channels, cadence, tooling, and AI-assisted BD that wins more job orders.
- Staffing
Retained vs Contingency Recruitment: Which Wins?
Retained vs contingency recruitment compared: fees, exclusivity, speed, and a clear decision framework for which engagement model fits your next hire.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedIn Recruiter InMail Credits: Official Email Option
LinkedIn Recruiter's send-as-email option explained step by step: how it works, when it applies, and how to organize the email addresses it needs.
- Outreach
LinkedIn Voice Messages: Recruiter-Controlled Workflows
LinkedIn only lets you record voice messages on mobile. Here is how to send them, 30-second scripts for candidates, and how to plan them in a sequence.
- Sourcing
AI Sourcing With Claude and Leonar: How It Works
Use Claude to search, rank and qualify candidates in Leonar's own database through MCP. LinkedIn Recruiter stays a separate step you run yourself.
- CRM & ATS
The 2026 Recruiting Agency Tech Stack
The tools recruiting agencies actually use to source, engage, place, and bill in 2026, mapped function by function with honest options for each.
- CRM & ATS
Candidate CRM vs client CRM: what recruiters need to know
Candidate CRM vs client CRM, explained for recruiters: what each does, when agencies need both, and how to manage talent and clients in one place.
- CRM & ATS
How to Clean Your Recruiting CRM
A practical playbook to clean your recruiting CRM: kill duplicates, fix dead records, and keep candidate data clean for good. Start with one simple audit.
- Staffing
Recruitment ROI Formula: The Complete 2026 Guide
Learn the recruitment ROI formula, cost-per-hire math, and a copyable agency revenue forecast, with worked examples and the levers that lift hiring ROI.
- CRM & ATS
Loxo vs Recruiterflow vs Recruit CRM pricing (2026)
Compare Loxo, Recruiterflow, Recruit CRM and Leonar pricing at the tier that includes AI sourcing, checked August 2026, with a same-quote worksheet.
- Staffing
Why Executive Searches Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Nearly half of executive searches fail. Here are the real executive search challenges behind a stalled mandate, and the fixes that get it back on track.
- AI & Automation
AI resume screening: how machine learning finds the best candidates
AI resume screening explained for recruiters: how machine learning parses, scores, and ranks candidates fairly, plus the bias and compliance traps.
- AI & Automation
How AI Is Transforming Executive Search
See how AI is reshaping executive search, from talent mapping to candidate assessment, and where consultant judgment still wins retained mandates.
- Staffing
Executive Search Software Features That Matter
The executive search software features that decide a retained search: multi-client confidentiality, included sourcing, and transparent pricing.
- AI & Automation
What does "AI-native ATS" really mean?
AI-native ATS is the buzzword of 2026. Here is what it actually means, why you cannot retrofit it, and a 5-signal test to spot the real thing.
- CRM & ATS
What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is recruiting software that manages hiring from job post to offer. Here is what an ATS does and who uses it.
- CRM & ATS
Modern ATS vs Legacy ATS: 7 Things That Changed in 2026
Five years ago, Bullhorn and PCRecruiter set the bar. In 2026, modern recruiting agency ATS ship features they never will. Here is what changed.
- CRM & ATS
6 Best Recruiterflow Alternatives & Competitors in 2026 (Tested)
Compare the top Recruiterflow alternatives in 2026: pricing, AI depth, sourcing coverage, and which fits your agency. Real numbers, honest verdicts.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedIn Recruiter Seats: Costs, Options and ToS Risks
Yes, you can downgrade from LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate to Lite. Here is the 5-step migration playbook, what you lose, and how to keep your project history.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedIn Recruiter Price Increase 2026: What to Do About It
LinkedIn raised Recruiter Corporate ~15% in 2026. Here are the 3 ways agencies are responding, with real renewal math and a seat-cut playbook.
- Sourcing
Sourcing vs Recruiting: Differences and Why It Matters
What separates sourcing from recruiting? Learn the key differences, when each skill kicks in, and how to balance both in your daily hiring workflow.
- Staffing
Executive Search Software: The 8 Best Platforms for 2026
Compare the 8 best executive search software platforms for 2026: published pricing, retained-search CRM, native sourcing, and a scoring framework.
- Staffing
Find Clients for Your Recruiting Agency Using AI Agents
Use AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to find, target, and win new clients for your staffing agency. Includes prompts, connected workflows, and templates.
- Staffing
How Much Do Recruitment Agencies Charge? (2026 Calculator)
Recruitment agencies charge 15-30% of first-year salary. Free fee calculator, real numbers by role type, negotiation scripts, and the in-house alternative.
- AI & Automation
AI Sourcing Agents: a Step-by-Step Recruiting Workflow
Learn how to source candidates with AI agents. Step-by-step workflow with prompts, integration scripts, and outreach templates recruiters can use today.
- Sourcing
Passive Talent Sourcing: The Complete Guide (2026)
Learn how to source passive candidates with proven strategies. Build talent pipelines, engage top performers, and reduce time-to-fill.
- AI & Automation
AI Sourcing Agent vs Traditional Recruiting
Compare AI sourcing agents to manual recruiting across speed, cost, quality of hire, and scalability. Data-backed analysis with real benchmarks.
- AI & Automation
What Is an AI Sourcing Agent? How It Works for Recruiters
AI sourcing agents autonomously find, rank, and engage candidates. Learn how they work, what sets them apart from traditional tools, and what to evaluate.
- AI & Automation
13 Best AI Recruiting Tools in 2026 (Compared & Ranked)
Best AI recruiting tools for 2026, compared across sourcing, screening and outreach. Verified pricing, pros, cons and the right pick for your team.
- CRM & ATS
Recruitment CRM Software: 13 Best Tools in 2026 (Tested)
We tested 13 recruitment CRM software platforms: real pricing, AI sourcing and sourcing coverage compared. Find the right CRM for your team.
- CRM & ATS
Candidate Relationship Management Tools: 7 Best for 2026
Compare the 7 best candidate relationship management tools for recruiting teams and agencies: pricing, talent-pool features, and how to pick the right CRM.
- CRM & ATS
Best ATS for staffing agencies: 8 tools compared
Best ATS for staffing agencies: compare 8 applicant tracking systems for temp and contract desks, then pair one with a recruitment CRM to win placements.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedIn Recruiter Workflow Tools for Recruiters (2026)
Compare 4 recruiting workflow tools that sit alongside LinkedIn Recruiter: sequences, CRM, analytics and pricing, with every LinkedIn action left to you.
- Sourcing
10 Best Email Finder Tools for Recruiters
Looking for a great email finder tool? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top apps available now. See the list.
- LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedIn Recruiter Seats: Costs, Options and ToS Risks
How much does LinkedIn Recruiter cost in 2026? Lite is $170/mo; industry-reported Corporate is $835-$1,080. See pricing and cut the bill 50-75%.
- Sourcing
Building an efficient Talent Acquisition Process
Enhance your hiring strategy with an efficient Talent Acquisition Process. Learn how to attract and retain top talent effectively.
