A joint survey by NEXER and Place & Ability reveals that 44% of recruitment managers face challenges they cannot solve alone, such as industry image and complex compliance requirements. Half of the respondents identified 'assessing candidates' as their primary struggle, citing the difficulty of seeing a person's true character in short interviews. Furthermore, 28% find 'applicant correspondence' the most burdensome task. These findings suggest an increasing reliance on external recruitment experts to navigate the competitive 'seller's market'.