Why is this HR function one of the UK's least trusted professions?

Recruiters are among the least trusted professionals in the UK – ranking as less favourable than debt collectors or salespeople.

The research, conducted by GAP insurance brokers ALA, asked respondents to rank a range of professions on a trust scale of one to ten, with one being the least trustworthy and ten being the most trustworthy.

Recruiters managed to score an average of just 3.18, which meant they ranked as the third least trusted profession. The only job titles to score lower were Politicians and Car Dealership Salespeople.