Why Recruitment Agencies Are Broken – And How JOBBA Is Fixing It (with Andrew Philipson)

Nitin speaks with Andrew Philipson, Founder of JOBBA, about fundamental problems in the recruitment industry and how a new platform is addressing them. They explore why businesses distrust traditional agencies, how cowboy recruiters have damaged the market, and why great recruiters are undervalued in bloated agency models. Andrew explains how JOBBA connects businesses directly with independent recruiters, removing intermediaries and enabling cost reductions of up to 80% whilst maintaining quality.

The conversation covers the distinction between business development and recruitment delivery, the power of candidate verification to reduce misrepresentation, and how JOBBA's open market model gives hiring managers instant access to specialist recruiters. They discuss JOBBA Teams as on-demand squads, the role of the platform as a lifeline for TA professionals between roles, and why candidates are becoming the scarce resource. Andrew shares lessons from 18 months of MVP testing and his mission to create an ecosystem where good recruiters can finally thrive.