BI19 / How To Best Use Linkedin Native Video In Your Marketingx

By now you have seen and probably ventured into LinkedIn's native video feature. But are you getting the very best results from your efforts? In this session, Julia Doherty will share everything you need to know to master LinkedIn’s native video. You'll learn what it is and what it's not, where to find it, how to use it, some ninja tricks, and much more. When this session is over, you'll be ready to integrate LinkedIn native video into your marketing strategy.  

BI20 / Where Did All The Good Recruiters Go?x

The no.1 challenge for all recruitment business leaders is the attraction and retention of their own staff - this is the key to business leaders unleashing the full potential of their recruitment business but their current methods don’t and won’t ever work. Tara has spent the last 7 years cracking the code and now she plans to share her experience with innovative recruitment business leaders who want to dominate their markets.

BI21 / How Real-time Innovations Are Shaking Up The Way We Manage & Motivate Consultantsx

The rise of Facebook, the release of the iPhone and the dominance of the internet - the world we live in has changed a lot in the last 20 years, but the way we manage and motivate consultants hasn't. Work is faster than ever and it's natural that some things slip through the cracks. Celebrating a great deal a consultant just closed, providing real-time, accessible performance tracking for your team and building a culture for the next generation of consultants is tough, but it doesn't have to be.  

BI22 / The Cost Of Late Adoptionx

In 2018 a lack of innovative adoption can cost you big time, in a number of ways. A loss of clients or business and an old-school reputation are never desirable. It's not always down to a lack of budget, but more about education. Dominic can assist you to make effective decisions when it comes to integrating new and innovative technology. Learn from him how to win new business and fight old problems with new solutions, because throwing tech at problems isn't always the answer.

BI23 / A 3 Year Business Plan That Worksx

Having a systematic process for extracting feedback from your candidate, clients and staff are crucial to improving your business.  Probably every company does it in some way, with some people... sometimes! This presentation will take you through all of the elements that you need to cover and then how to extract the information you need to make the right changes to your business.

BI24 / How Gamification Is Changing Recruitment & On-boardingx

All organisations want to attract top talent. Providing an interactive and cutting edge recruitment experience engages potential candidates and generates the immediate 'WOW' factor required to bring them through the process and creates employee advocates from the outset. Gamification and interactive work-like reality simulation provides engagement and makes the application process fun. Join Allan as he reviews the benefits of gamification and showcases how organisations are setting themselves apart from the competition.

BI25 / The Secret To Successful Content Marketing For Recruitment Companiesx

The marketing strategy that frequently overwhelms and frustrates MD's is content marketing.  Do you really need to jump on the 'bandwagon'? Isn't everyone just creating the same content? What content should we create? How much and what do you do with it anyway once it's on our blog? Content marketing works when it’s 'done' right, but agencies are missing huge opportunities to leverage content, generate more leads and increase their ROI due to simple mistakes.

BI26 / Diversity & Inclusion: A Competitive Edgex

Diversity and inclusion in the 21st Century is all about bringing the synergies of minds to achieve common objectives and organisation success. Organisations are focusing on diversity and inclusion to garner workplace productivity and efficiency. Join Sakshi as she tells the story of how Avance contributes to the diversity ecosystem by helping their clients to build diverse workplaces where differences of any kind are nurtured and encouraged.

BI47 / Your Future in Recruitmentx

At a time of great change in the workplace and across the employment landscape, this session will identify the way forward to ensure your recruitment practice goes from strength to strength. What areas and themes do you need to be aware of and how can you best equip yourself to maximise returns from your work? The REC's chief executive, Neil Carberry will offer his early insights into the next steps for the recruitment industry and for recruiters themselves. Neil's presentation will give you everything you need for a great future in recruitment.  

BI48 / You Don't Just Need Innovation. You Need Innovation With Results.x

Join Diya as he shares his insights, which are not available in a book, blog or on the pages of media websites. He talks from experience about innovation, speed to market and accuracy of delivery. Learn how to perform incredibly well under low-margin market conditions from someone with a lot of experience to share.

BI49 / Preparing Your Recruitment Agency To Grow, Create Value & Ultimately Sellx

Speaking from experience, Louise has created shareholder value and exit strategies in national and SME agencies. In this session she will share how recruitment companies are valued, and how you can demonstrate more value. She will highlight the methodology to prepare for exit, the process you may find yourself in, the pitfalls, risks and the rewards.

BI50 / You Only Get One Chancex

The world is a noisy, fast-moving and very competitive arena for recruiters. It's easy to get bogged down by process and compliance, when what really matters is making a positive, distinctive and memorable impact with the best candidates. In this entertaining talk Craig highlights some of the easiest errors to fix in your communications and branding activity, while revealing the simple truths that influence us all. A must for anyone who wants to craft and deliver a clearer, stronger message.

BI51 / Reducing The Effect Of Adverse Impact In Recruitmentx

It is widely acknowledged that important people-related decisions can be unintentionally influenced by individuals' unconscious biases, stereotypes we may hold that affect our behaviour and judgement without us realising. To explore this in more detail, join Jayson to see if there is any evidence of this unconscious bias impacting your own recruitment process. Jayson will also reveal the results of a research project, demonstrating how diversity and inclusion are supported, and adverse impact is reduced.

BI52 / Making Your Growth Visions A Reality With Data Visualisationx

You have already built up a successful recruitment agency. Now what? What do you do to get to the quarter million pound per month mark? Half million? One million? You already hold the data you need to achieve the business growth you want. Robert will explore how data visualisation empowers anyone, regardless of technical ability to access, understand and take action from their data.

HA01 / Key Recruitment Trends And The Talent Ecosystemx

Ann will open the conference by identifying the key trends that are defining the Recruitment industry, and our future. Using the latest data from leading market sources, the session will assess how the talent ecosystem is set to evolve. Ann will draw on industry analysis and her extensive knowledge of the professional recruitment sector to reveal how firms can best future-proof their businesses.

HA02 / The Power Of Searchx

Sourcing is no doubt a skill and can be a critical differentiator in today’s recruitment market.  This presentation will highlight how recruiters currently search and how results vary based on technique. Steve will discuss key statistics from across the industry and will provide strategic and effective, practical techniques to help recruiters search smarter.    

HA03 / Going For High Growthx

Where are you on the journey to growth with your recruitment business? Are you faced with the challenges of fast growth or are you wondering just where your business is leading you in 2018? You will gain an understanding of the steps needed to move ahead as your business grows - what you can do, what you should do and how and when you should do it.

HA04 / How To Make Money From Pr & Marketingx

Think you can't make money from PR and marcomms? Wrong. Stephanie will explain , using live examples how PR and Marketing can be effective lead generators and how they can, and should be measured, as they do deliver tangible and measurable ROI. Takeaway practical advice about harnessing the content within your firm to increase your brand visibility, your reputation and standing, and grow your business off the back of

HA05 / Automation: Industry Killer Or Opportunity?x

Keep calm the robots are coming. This presentation looks at automating the recruitment funnel in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape. Using his experience, Richard sets out how recruitment agencies can navigate this rapidly changing landscape, and asks what the future might look like for firms in light of automation technology.

HA06 / Evolution Or Revolution In Recruitment?x

To maximise profitability and performance, and outperform the rest of the market, do recruiters and recruitment organisations need to evolve or completely revolutionise how they work? In this highly insightful and engaging session, James will share with you what the leading recruitment organisations are doing to maximise their growth potential and build a significantly competitive edge.

HA07 / Why A Multi-generational Team Winsx

The latest trends talk to a huge increase in the number of older workers wanting to work, and talent shortages in many sectors. This presentation highlights the benefits of older workers continuing work in multi-generational teams. Join Alexander,  as he explains the advantages that multi-generational teams bring to organisations, and the impact on customer satisfaction and productivity. She will also address the issue of unconscious bias in identifying and recruiting an older worker.

HA08 / Faster, Better, Stronger: The Harrington Starr Storyx

Eight years into setting up his own recruitment business, Toby will discuss the lessons and innovations that led to Harrington Starr becoming one of the most recognisable brands in the industry, and how the business is on track to become the leading recruitment agency of its kind.  Including the inspiration behind their world class marketing suite, the secret to successful hiring, and the mentality required to continue to evolve. With insights into where he sees the industry going and Harrington Starr's plans to keep ahead of the curve, this is sure to offer genuine takeaways for all recruitment leaders who attend.

HA09 / Why Are Your Staff Scared To Promote Retained?x

Retained assignments seem like a myth that most recruiters have never had the audacity to ask for when trying to win new business. And yet, it's something that can completely change the financial outlook of a recruitment agency. Every MD/CEO within the industry has a responsibility to arm their recruiters with the tools to deliver truly unique offerings.   Buy you can't just buy a USP. You need to create the culture it thrives in too. Join Dougie as he explains how you can realign your business.

HA33 / Staffing 2025x

We are living through a fundamental transformation in the way we work. Automation and 'thinking machines' are replacing human tasks and jobs and changing the skills that organisations need in their people. Will the staffing industry survive these momentous changes or be replaced by bots and online marketplaces?  In the presentation, Adam will examine the size of the staffing market, the role of freelancers, the growth of the human cloud and the role of AI and Automation as we move towards 2025.

HA34 / A Look Back To Look Forward: 5 Years Of UK Recruitment Trends Datax

When discussing the future of recruitment in the UK, it's especially helpful to look at the past. Bullhorn has had its finger on the pulse of UK recruitment industry health through its global annual trends reports for almost a decade. In this research-driven presentation, Andy will discuss the key findings and patterns evident in the past five years, including revenue growth, the skilled talent shortage, investment in headcount and technology, client diversification, and candidate engagement. Andy will also share his predictions for the industry's advancement in 2019.

HA35 / Why The In-house Recruitment Team Is Your Biggest Competitorx

In-house recruiter and author of Hire Power, John will discuss why there is a continued growth in in-house recruitment teams, and how this impacts the talent supply chain. He will breakdown how agencies need to adapt to be successful and why in-house teams exist. Learn how to measure successes, face the challenges and change the way you work with in-house teams to ensure long-lasting, profitable relationships in the future.

HA36 / Fuel Your Employer Brandx

A short-haul look at why employer brand is so important in today's talent war and what you can do to help improve your’s and your client's brand value proposition. Join James as he presents a strategic overview of what employer brand is all about and takeaway some practical solutions for developing your brand.

HA37 / 3 Powerful Ways To Build Your Recruitment Agency Brand… Simply By Showing Offx

The statistics say it all: there are more recruitment agencies operating in the UK today than ever before – over 40,000 in fact. To get their agencies seen, heard and read by the clients and candidates they want to attract the most is not as hard as many might think – it’s a case of blowing your own trumpet (but in the right way of course!).

HA38 / IR35 & Tax Compliance In The Private Sectorx

Following the consultation on off-payroll working in the private sector, Sam provides expert legal insight and will review the effectiveness of the off-payroll rules in the public sector, and the possible outcomes for changes in IR35 compliance in the private secto

HA39 / Distributed Computing Today, Distributed Recruiting Tomorrow?x

Digital Technologies like AI, machine learning and blockchain are transforming business processes globally. With such huge disruption possible everywhere, what can the recruitment industry expect? To understand the change coming our way it's useful to look at Programmers and Developers communities. Digital tools have already automated many development roles and made people redundant, but also created newer opportunities. This session will help you to adapt and thrive amidst all the coming change.

HB10 / A Recruitment And Employment Law Update - Including The Taylor Reportx

Join Paul to find out all you need to know about recent legal developments affecting the Recruitment industry, and what they mean for the future of your agency. Find out how the Taylor Report will change the way in which people work and regulation for the recruitment industry.

HB11 / The Algorithms Are Going To Get Youx

With all the talk of data, AI and the changing world what is hype, and what is reality? What are the advantages and the downsides, and what should recruiters be thinking about in the data age? Hold on to your hats! Bill will provide a thought provoking and challenging presentation, which will give you some answers and possibly more questions

HB12 / AI - Boom Or Bust? A Legal Perspectivex

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning present some fantastic opportunities for recruitment to partner with tech providers. As lawyers, Serena and Chris will present the key legal and commercial elements which come up in these type of collaborations. They’ll discuss navigating through project scope and management, allocation of risk, the ownership of the intellectual property rights, compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and exit strategies.

HB13 / Convert Employees Into Social Ambassadors & Get Them Hooked On Employee Referralx

With only 6% of UK candidates actively seeking a new role, how can you tap into your own workforce and reward them for the hires they generate? With employee referrals representing better quality hires - who typically stay longer - the oldest form of recruiting is now the hottest opportunity for companies looking to secure the best talent. Josh will share with you how to engage your workforce and make your employee referral scheme actually work

HB14 / Winning New Business: The 7 Steps To Successx

As competition forever increases, the ability to win new, profitable business opportunities only gets tougher. Succeeding and winning new business now requires a far more strategic approach, and your clients will demand to see the proof of the tactics that define your value proposition. If you're relying on cold calling alone in 2018 then you've failed!

HB15 / How Digital Transformation is Shaping the Future of Recruitmentx

The digital transformation will play the single most critical role in driving the recruitment industry to new success. Within this environment, the most effective decision-making tool is data and the goldmine that every recruitment business holds will allow recruiters to raise their profile with their clients, turning them from a resource hiring function into the strategic role of talent forecasting consultant. Join Matt as he reviews how the latest end-to-end technology is fundamental and what comes next as agencies transform in the digital age.

HB16 / How To Engage "Gen Now" Candidates And Clients Using Quality As A Differentiatorx

Looking to attract and retain more candidates and clients to build sustainable growth? Your agency reputation relies upon the quality of the temporary workforce you attract and supply, and the service you offer your candidates and clients. It impacts the fees you are able to charge and the business you win and retain.  Quality is becoming increasingly important for competitive advantage. Discover how to enhance quality of service through the technology you offer to empower workers and clients. Learn how quality can ultimately impact your bottom-line.

HB17 / Building A Business Development Culturex

The success of every business hangs on its ability to win and retain clients. Yet recruiters often see business development as an activity that should only be performed when pipelines are low. Furthermore, the changing nature of how customers buy services means that business development can no longer be left to just the sales team. This talk will help leaders learn how to build a culture that gets their teams feeling positive about business development activity.

HB18 / Mastering 7 To 8 Figure Recruitment Business Growthx

This presentation will cut straight to the heart of what builds a multimillion pound recruitment business and… what can kill it. You will learn the vital habits and strategies the most successful recruitment businesses use to increase profit and growth, and the specific action steps you can take to transform your own business from today. Crammed with insights in the latest mindset and mastery techniques, this session will transform your thinking as well as your strategies.

HB40 / The DNA of a ‘Sales Champion’ in 2019!x

What will it take to become a ‘Sales Champion’ and ‘The Go-To-Recruiter’ in your industry in 2019? In this energising, interactive, and highly entertaining session, Brad Shackleton will discuss the ‘Mindset’, ‘Behaviour’, ‘Knowledge’, ‘Action’, and ‘Skill-Set’ required to dominate your markets this year and next! Brad is a former 'Million Pound Biller' Recruiter & Head Hunter in London's Financial Services, and a former 'Global Top Biller' of a FTSE 250 multinational recruitment plc.  He specialises in creating and developing 'High Performance Sales Teams’, and businesses on behalf of CEO's, Entrepreneurs, and Directors who aspire to be the No.1 leaders in their industry. Be prepared to be both engaged, and entertained from start to finish!!

HB41 / What Could Sourcing Mean For Your Organisation?x

Join Kim and Gordon for a session that will totally demystify sourcing. In this session the expert pair will show you how sourcing can help your business to achieve better quality leads and great candidates. You’ll leave having a greater understanding of what sourcing is, how to fit it into your process and some great techniques which you can adopt immediately.

HB42 / Grown Up Social Recruiting - From Lip-Service To Lead Generationx

After 10 years of angst and limited success stories, social recruiting has been a challenging beast, and particularly awkward to integrate into the recruitment agency environment. Technology and data have now reached a level of capability, which means recruiters now have an opportunity to see tangible ROI and are able to measure the value of content marketing and social activity. Steve talks through what the talent demand generation era is and how it can be a benefit for agencies.

HB43 / What Does The Recruitment Agency Of The Future Look Like (And What Are Clients Willing To Pay For)?x

As our industry evolves, the very best recruiters are already adapting and getting ready to smash it. It's time to talk about how to stop doing things for free, introduce a culture of innovation to your agency and start having fun in the market place again! Join Wendy as she takes a look at how the future of recruitment is shaping up, the new challenges it presents for agencies and how you can take advantage of these changes to leverage new commercial opportunities for your business.

HB44 / Attracting & Retaining The Best Talent With The Best Techx

It’s often said staff are a company’s greatest asset - and this is nowhere truer than in the recruitment industry. The challenge and importance of attracting and retaining the right talent supersedes that of access to good candidates as a growth enabler. But finding good people is becoming increasingly difficult; the recruitment industry is suffering skills shortages like most others. Join James to discover what today’s recruiters really want from their employer.

HB45 / Your Future Starts Todayx

What will the world of employment and recruitment look like in 2020-2030? Will AI and bots replace everyone and everything? Will recruiters still have a job, and if so what will that job look like? Join Ian as he considers a host of industry reports and commentaries from Simon Sinek, Elon Musk, PWc, McKinseys, the REC and BIOR, help you see a vision of the future of employment.

HB46 / Will Offshore Outsourcing Really Transform Your Agency?x

As offshore outsourcing continues to grow in popularity, join Julieann to find out what makes it so attractive to recruitment businesses and how to implement it successfully. She will share why outsourcing doesn’t work for everyone and provide you with a checklist for successful outsourcing partnerships with examples of getting it right. This session will give you the opportunity to assess whether outsourcing could provide a solution for your business.