A leading Scottish construction recruiter says the rise of the ‘no-phone generation’ is forcing employers to rethink how they hire, with many young candidates refusing to answer calls, relying on AI-written CVs and, in some cases, bringing a parent to interview. Wynn says the challenge starts even earlier, with many candidates reluctant to speak on the phone at all. Wynn describes it as the rise of the ‘no-phone generation’. Combined with a reluctance to speak on the phone, it leaves employers with very little insight before an interview. Earlier this year the business reported 21 per cent growth and expanded through the acquisition of Clarke Bridges Resourcing.