For a long time – external changes such as technology developments have made long term predictions difficult and the pandemic has made this almost impossible. By the end of March 2020, most if not all recruitment businesses had thrown their strategies out the window and today’s plans have never looked more different. And with strategy dead, authentic leaders will be key to driving and delivering future business growth. In this session Ann will outline her insight into the future of recruitment leadership and planning for an uncertain world, including: The difference between strategy and planning Finding your North Star The role of the new, authentic recruitment leader in today’s environment And much more!

Dr Moloney explains how a new digital tool is revolutionizing traditional recruiting processes. Do you want to know if a candidate has drive and potential? Or if they are too risk averse? Too rivalrous? A C.V won't tell you and may trigger subconscious bias - what you see is not always what you get. The Cambridge Code digitises the experience of sitting with a Psychologist and is the first innovation in this area since the 70's. Unlike traditional psychometric tests, which look at visible behaviours, TCC maps the subconscious, predicting and explaining behaviours - in a timely and cost effective way

You know where the best talent is but getting them to engage with you is becoming harder and harder. Through a perfect blend of art and science - mixed with a little dash of luck - Dougie explains the top seven tips you can implement within your team today to start engaging with the best candidates, and helping you to make more placements, faster.

Prejudice on the grounds of sex, gender, class, sexuality and race pervades work places today, leaving employees from historically marginalised backgrounds excluded or silenced victims of entrenched bias. The result of this widespread problem, which infiltrates our recruiting processes as much as our workplaces, is that our currently available pool of talent is far less diverse than what it should be – and worse, many people do not even notice. All of the above needs to become a thing of the past and I believe that recruiters can and must take steps to effect positive change for the future. This talk will provide advice on how to tackle obstacles such as the operation of implicit and subconscious bias, what recruiters can do to attract a more diverse pool of talent, and why we should embrace diversity in the first place. Diversity and inclusive recruitment should become the norm. But things won't change if you don't!

Video has reached a turning point in the world of recruitment. What was a nice to have, has become a necessity. What we see in the market is a myriad of different video solutions, all trying to turn the commodity of video into the productised functionality. But what does the video turning point actually mean for the future of the recruitment market. Where are recruiters under threat, and how do they use video as part of their proposition to protect themselves form internal recruiters taking a bigger share of the market? I'd like to talk through our thoughts on how video can empower more consulting and transparency with clients, leveraging further added value through services, as opposed to cutting recruiters out of the recruitment process entirely. Video and AI could be a threat, but it's also an opportunity to add more value with less effort.

A short 30 minute talk to discuss what remote work is, the impact of the pandemic and the sudden rise in remote working and how this can be beneficial for both businesses and employees. We're also gonna discuss work-life balance, environment, social benefits and how remote work is affecting your health and wellbeing. Plus, Erika will be sharing what it's like to head up the marketing team on one of the largest job boards in the UK and what Remote Worker can offer businesses. Some insights will be shared from companies all over the UK and internationally on their experience over the last 18 months and the rise of remote work and how they have adapted both their work environment and recruitment processes to cope with the rising trend.

2021 has seen the market bounceback, with record numbers of vacancies recorded across industries throughout the UK. Everyone is busier than they've ever been, and whilst we should be celebrating these record breaking months after a global pandemic, we also need to take a look at what the future may hold. Join Dougie as he discusses 5 proven tips to prevent the current "always busy" fever from slowing growth in 2022.

With the rise of new social media platforms, the introduction of new content formats, the shifting of audiences and the continuous changes to algorithms it's no wonder many recruiters find social media overwhelming. In this session, Christina will break down the latest changes, trends and updates that are most important to you and your recruitment business. Prepare to leave the session confident in what you need to do next to maximise your social media presence, leverage your audiences and ultimately build upon your recruitment marketing efforts.

A new kind of recruitment agency is emerging. ‘Online agencies’ such as Job&Talent and Coople are leveraging the Covid-induced acceleration of the digital revolution to expand their market reach through full self-service and automation of recruitment activities. A study done by the Staffing Industry Analyst points to a new model of hybrid recruitment platforms combining technology and people. Is the future of the recruitment industry digital? Is the ‘branch network’ disappearing? And how can you protect your agency against margins and market share erosion? Joshua Pines, VP of International Alliances at Bullhorn, will explain how to take advantage of best-of-breed technology in a market that’s ripe for digital transformation, allowing you to protect your business against emerging competition.

With the recruitment market experiencing immense growth, a candidate shortage the likes of which we’ve never experienced and a digital revolution, impactful PR and marketing strategies are an absolute must. But what will really work for your business and how do you choose where to channel your investment? In this presentation Vickie will cover: The impact of Covid on recruitment marketing and PR; What channels to invest in; and How to measure success  

Handpicking the right talent is critical to any growth focused recruitment business and now is the time to find amazing recruiters. What is your attraction strategy? Are you looking in the right places to find raw talent? How do you develop and retain your great billers? Having built a track record of success in hiring and developing recruiters, spending the last 6 years of my career with a business growing for a successful sale which we have achieved this year - I would love to share some of the winning strategies and mistakes to avoid!

There has been a shift in consumer (candidate/client) expectations We live in a world where the modern consumer (candidate and client) has become desensitised to disruptive marketing and if you don’t believe me, think about what you do when you are watching TV and the adverts come on? You pick up your mobile phone, check your Facebook account and maybe post or tweet about the show that you are watching. The modern-day person (including you) gets annoyed when someone calls them on their telephone, even if this person is their friend or relative. The very nature of how we communicate with each other has completely evolved in the past 4 years and will continue to evolve at a rapid rate. With this shift in communication, comes a shift in expectations that the consumer (candidate and client) has of a brand (recruitment firm) and to put it frankly: the majority of recruiters, recruitment directors and firms are just not meeting those expectations. In this talk, Antonio (CEO and Founder of Leo) shares insight into how recruiters can adapt to the modern candidate/client expectations and more specifically what they can do to thrive over their competition.

You have survived 2020 but how can you thrive in 2021 and what is the market likely to throw at you? The presentation presents an answer by examining of SIA's research and surveys including our Covid Playbook, Global Forecast, UK Staffing and Buyers Surveys and Workforce Solutions Ecosystem.

The game has quite literally changed and so too have many recruitment businesses, that are using this time as a once in the lifetime opportunity to become more productive, more efficient and more profitable in everything they do. We will show just what that looks like as we give you an insider view of those recruitment game changers.

The World Economic Forum ranked EQ (Emotional Intelligence) as one of the most important skills to have by 2025, with it being responsible for 58% of professional success. CloudCall explains how utilising technology enables your recruitment team to personalise their communications, stay connected with their colleagues and capture all calls and data. Enhancing your processes ensures that your recruiters have the soft skills needed to provide excellent service and stay ahead of the competition in a candidate-short market. “It’s important to remember, no matter how good the technology gets, it’s never going to replace the humans.” - Matt Gayleard, Cheif Marketing Officer

Paul will bring you up to speed on all things recruitment and employment law-related in this vibrant session. One not to be missed!

Last year I billed over £150K without making a single cold call. Even though I have over 25 years' experience in recruitment sales, I hate bashing the phones and I don't do it anymore. I achieved this because I have an effective referral marketing strategy in place. It's a more cost-effective, profitable, and pleasant way to do business. The presentation will cover: * What is referral marketing? * How to create a referral strategy * How to capitalise on existing networks * How to create power teams that will pass you regular business * Tools & tips

Join Gordon to find out how to use the minimum amount of time and money to get great results in attracting and sourcing talent. We'll cover

• Multi-channel advertising across boards, social media
• Integrated tech into your CRM
• How to quickly manage and shortlist candidates AND improve candidate engagement
• Know the ROI from your job boards and social media.

Recruiters often stumble into new markets without a clear idea of their scope, sustainability and potential. A few are able to invest confidently because they are effective project managers, able to identify a market gap and the products and services that will get traction. If you are considering a change in your markets or portfolio, learn the step-by-step way to ensure your new offering is a success and get stakeholder backing, and avoid being a "me too" provider in areas which are already oversupplied. Alison has a track record of building market-leading share in new markets, both herself and as a NED to other recruitment business owners. Understanding the dynamics of different markets, how to launch and how to manage recruiters in new markets (instead of being smoke screened by secondhand information), this speaker will give you a series of practical steps and some insider tips.

In 2021 Barry did a series of open letters to the recruitment industry and in this talk he will tells the stories behind the letters and the letters recruiters can work from them.