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State of IT Staffing in France 2026: The Complete Cobalt Study
April 21, 2026
Original Cobalt study: 48,118 staffing firms analyzed, 420 executives interviewed, 12 months of data. Margins, time-to-fill, bench, day rates, AI, turnover. The reference report on the French IT staffing market 2026.
Read moreCobalt vs Bullhorn vs Loxo vs Vincere vs Recruit CRM vs Ezekia vs RecruiterFlow: The 2026 ATS Comparison
April 20, 2026
The definitive 2026 ATS comparison: 7 major platforms head-to-head. Pricing, features, AI, integrations, support, verdict. For staffing firms and recruitment agencies.
Read moreThe 12 Best AI Tools for IT Recruitment in 2026 (Data-Driven Comparison)
April 19, 2026
Top 12 AI tools for IT recruitment in 2026: sourcing, matching, transcription, document generation, autonomous agents. Pricing, features, ROI, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs Greenhouse 2026: Complete Comparison and Best European Alternative
April 18, 2026
Is Greenhouse the right choice for your scale-up? Cobalt vs Greenhouse 2026 comparison: pricing, native AI, UX, GDPR compliance, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs Workable 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
April 17, 2026
Is Workable the right ATS for your company? Cobalt vs Workable 2026 comparison: pricing, AI, features, GDPR, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs Lever 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
April 16, 2026
Is Lever (now Employ) the right choice? Cobalt vs Lever 2026 comparison: pricing, AI TRM, features, verdict.
Read moreSalary Transparency Will Change the Staffing Firm Business Model: What You Need to Anticipate
April 16, 2026
EU Directive 2023/970 takes effect in 2026. For staffing firms, it's not just an HR obligation — it strikes at the heart of the business model: daily rates, margins, recruitment, retention. Here's what concretely changes.
Read moreIs the Staffing Firm Model Dying? What the 2025-2026 Numbers Show
April 16, 2026
Margins falling, offshore rising, AI transforming roles, consolidation accelerating. Is the traditional staffing firm model still viable, or are we witnessing its gradual disappearance? A data-driven analysis.
Read moreAI in Staffing Firms: Hype, Reality, and Concrete Use Cases
April 16, 2026
For 2 years, every vendor claims to do AI. But what actually works in a staffing firm today, and what's just marketing? An honest assessment, without spin.
Read moreWhy 15-to-50-Consultant Staffing Firms Are the Most Fragile in 2026 (and How to Fix It)
April 16, 2026
Mid-sized staffing firms are stuck between two models: too large for agility, too small for structure. Here's why this segment is the most exposed in 2026 — and how to escape the trap.
Read moreCompetency Files: 7 Mistakes That Cost You Assignments
April 16, 2026
The competency file is the first (and sometimes only) document a client reads. 7 recurring mistakes cost you assignments before the interview stage even begins. Here's what they are — and how to fix them.
Read moreHow to Free Up Your BMs' Time So They Can Actually Sell Again
April 16, 2026
Your Business Managers spend 70% of their time on tasks that generate zero revenue. Here's a concrete framework to flip that ratio — without hiring a single additional salesperson.
Read moreWhy the Next Competitive Advantage for Staffing Firms Won't Be People — It Will Be Systems
April 16, 2026
For 30 years, staffing firms have competed on recruitment and BM quality. That era is ending. The firms that dominate the next decade won't be those with the best people, but those with the best systems.
Read moreSemantic Search vs Keyword Search: What It Actually Changes for a Staffing Firm
April 16, 2026
Most ATS and CRM platforms still rely on keyword search. AI is changing the rules. Here's what it actually means for your BMs, your placement speed, and your bottom line.
Read moreWhy Your CV Database Is Your Biggest Untapped Asset
April 16, 2026
Staffing firms accumulate thousands of profiles they never leverage. Here's why it's the most expensive problem in the industry — and what it really costs.
Read moreCobalt vs SmartRecruiters 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
April 15, 2026
Is SmartRecruiters suited to your company? Cobalt vs SmartRecruiters 2026 comparison: pricing, AI, features, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs Manatal 2026: Complete Comparison and Best European Alternative
April 14, 2026
Is Manatal the right ATS for your agency? Cobalt vs Manatal 2026 comparison: AI, pricing, features, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs JobAdder 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
April 13, 2026
Is JobAdder suited to your European agency? Cobalt vs JobAdder 2026 comparison: pricing, AI, integrations, verdict.
Read moreCobalt vs Zoho Recruit 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
April 11, 2026
Is Zoho Recruit the right low-cost ATS? Cobalt vs Zoho Recruit 2026 comparison: pricing, AI, limitations, verdict.
Read moreIT Staffing Firms: You've Been Recruiting for Missions Without the Right Process. Here's the Problem.
March 27, 2026
45.7% of IT staffing firms now recruit per mission rather than per profile. But tools and processes haven't followed. Result: 36-day average cycle and 28.7% candidate dropout at pre-qualification.
Read moreBench Time in IT Staffing: Let's Stop Pretending It Costs Nothing
March 27, 2026
A benched consultant costs between 4,500 and 6,500 euros per month. With occupancy rates declining for 32% of French IT staffing firms, bench time is no longer an accident but a core management challenge.
Read moreEU Pay Transparency Directive: What Every IT Staffing Firm Must Do Before June 2026
March 27, 2026
Directive 2023/970/EU requires companies with 100+ employees to publish their pay gaps starting June 2026. For IT staffing firms, where the same job title can hide 30-40% salary differences, compliance is an urgent challenge.
Read moreThe French IT Market by the Numbers: 48,000 Companies, Record Fragmentation
March 27, 2026
IT staffing firms, engineering consultancies, advisory firms: Cobalt analyzed the entire SIRENE database to map the French IT ecosystem. 48,118 companies, 6 NAF codes, over 20 years of data.
Read moreHow to Start an IT Staffing Company in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
February 11, 2026
Everything you need to start your IT staffing company: legal structure, business plan, first clients, recruiting, financing. A practical A-to-Z guide by experts.
Read moreCobalt vs Recruit CRM 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
February 9, 2026
Is Recruit CRM the right choice for your agency? Detailed Cobalt vs Recruit CRM comparison: features, limitations, outdated UX and why Cobalt is the best alternative.
Read moreCobalt vs RecruiterFlow 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
February 5, 2026
Is RecruiterFlow the right choice for your agency? Detailed Cobalt vs RecruiterFlow comparison: features, limitations and why Cobalt is the best alternative.
Read moreConstruction Recruitment: The Complete Guide to Hiring Site Managers and Engineers
February 2, 2026
The construction industry faces a historic talent shortage. Discover proven strategies to recruit site managers, project managers and structural engineers.
Read moreCobalt vs Bullhorn 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
February 1, 2026
Is Bullhorn the right choice for your staffing firm? Detailed Cobalt vs Bullhorn comparison: features, pricing, support and why Cobalt is the best alternative.
Read moreCobalt vs Vincere 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
January 31, 2026
Is Vincere the right choice for your agency? Detailed Cobalt vs Vincere comparison: features, support, contracts and why Cobalt is the best alternative.
Read moreEnergy Engineer Recruitment: The Complete Guide to Attracting Transition Talents
January 26, 2026
The energy sector is hiring massively but struggling to find qualified profiles. Discover strategies to source and convince renewable, nuclear and grid engineers.
Read moreHR Automation for IT Staffing: Free Your Teams from Repetitive Tasks
January 18, 2026
HR processes consume precious time. Here's how automation can transform your human resources management.
Read moreThe 12 KPIs Every Recruitment Agency and Staffing Company Should Track in 2025
January 17, 2026
Flying blind? Here are the key indicators that make the difference between a profitable agency and one that's just surviving.
Read moreAI in Staffing: The Complete Guide 2025
January 14, 2026
How is AI transforming staffing? From sourcing to matching, parsing to candidate presentation: discover the 8 workflows where AI boosts your productivity.
Read moreIT Candidate Sourcing: The Complete Guide to Finding Top Developers
January 11, 2026
Discover the 8 most effective sourcing techniques to identify and attract tech talent. Boolean search, GitHub, LinkedIn: master all channels.
Read moreEngineer Salaries 2025: Complete Grids by Sector and Region
January 10, 2026
How much does an engineer earn in 2025? Detailed grids by experience, industry, and region. Updated data for recruiters and candidates.
Read moreHow AI Transforms IT Staffing Companies: Complete Guide to Automating Your Processes
January 9, 2026
Discover how digital services companies use artificial intelligence to boost productivity.
Read moreThe Future of ATS and Recruitment CRM: 2025-2030 Evolution
January 6, 2026
How will your ATS evolve in the next 5 years? AI, automation, autonomous agents: discover the trends that will transform recruitment.
Read moreBest ATS Software 2025: Top 12 Applicant Tracking Systems Compared
January 5, 2026
Which ATS to choose in 2025? Complete comparison of the best recruiting software with pricing, features, reviews and recommendations by profile.
Read moreRecruiting CRM: Complete Guide for Staffing Firms and Agencies in 2025
January 4, 2026
What is a recruiting CRM? How to choose one? Comparison of best tools, key features and strategies to manage your talent pool effectively.
Read moreCobalt vs Ezekia 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
December 24, 2025
Is Ezekia the right choice for your agency? Detailed Cobalt vs Ezekia comparison: speed, AI, features and why Cobalt is the best alternative.
Read moreTalent Pool: The Strategy of Recruitment Agencies That Place 2x More
December 23, 2025
80% of placements come from known candidates. Here's how to build and maintain a talent pool that generates continuous placements.
Read moreAI and Executive Recruitment: Revolutionizing Executive Search
December 21, 2025
AI is transforming executive search. Discover how headhunting firms use artificial intelligence to identify, evaluate, and recruit top executives.
Read moreComplete Guide to Managing a Staffing Company in 2025: Strategy, Profitability & Tools
December 18, 2025
Everything you need to know to create, manage, and grow a profitable IT staffing company. Business model, KPIs, recruitment, tools: the definitive guide.
Read moreBest Tools and Software for IT Staffing Companies in 2025: Complete Comparison
December 16, 2025
ATS, CRM, ERP, staffing: which software to choose for your staffing company? Detailed comparison of market solutions with pricing, features and feedback.
Read moreCobalt vs Loxo 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
December 14, 2025
Is Loxo the right choice for your agency? Detailed Cobalt vs Loxo comparison: features, pricing, support and why Cobalt is the best alternative in Europe.
Read moreThe Future of Work in IT Staffing in 2025: Trends and Predictions
December 9, 2025
What are the major trends that will shape the IT staffing sector in the coming years?
Read moreEngineering Talent Shortage in France: Causes, Data and Solutions for 2025
December 8, 2025
France lacks 60,000 engineers annually. Complete analysis of structural causes, sector-by-sector data, and concrete solutions for recruiters.
Read moreFreelance vs Employee: How to Convince Contractors to Join Your Staffing Company
December 5, 2025
Freelancers represent a pool of experienced talent. Discover the arguments that actually work to convince them to become permanent employees.
Read moreHow to Reduce Consultant Recruitment Time from 45 Days to 15 Days
December 3, 2025
The average time to recruit an IT consultant is 45 days. Discover 7 concrete steps to cut this time by 3 without sacrificing quality.
Read moreWhy Switch Your ATS in 2025: The Complete Migration Guide
December 2, 2025
Is your ATS holding you back? Discover the 5 warning signs, the benefits of a modern AI-powered ATS, and how to successfully migrate without losing your data.
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