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!

The global pandemic has left an indelible mark on people and businesses. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed millions of people in the hardest hit industries lose their jobs, businesses large and small struggle to survive, and existing societal inequalities widen. At the same time, the new reality has also laid the foundations for many new opportunities for the way in which we want and can shape our work in the future. Now is the time to consider how we reprogramme businesses for growth to enable a more prosperous future. Necessity has driven workplace innovation, and social injustices have spurred businesses to play a leading role in instigating real change. Capitalising on this momentum, with progressive workplace policies, action on diversity and inclusion, and investing in the professional development of employees, is crucial to building enduring brands and businesses, and attracting and retaining the best talent today and in the future. Given this new reality Audrey Lartey, LinkedIn, will share some of the key trends and opportunities on how organisations are preparing for this digital transformation and building for critical skills.

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.

The economy is like a coiled spring, ready to unleash a tidal wave of opportunity. Not everyone will capitalise on it though. With more pressure than ever on pricing and value protection, you need to have everything in place to ensure you're ahead of the game, and technology holds the key.

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 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 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.

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!

In many recruitment businesses, the marketing function is seen as an operational or support function, rather than revenue-driving This really should not be the case any longer. By making some very simple changes you can transform your marketing from "the coloring in department" that posts jobs on your social media and brands up your flyers, into an ROI machine that drives quality inbound leads to you and your consultants, maximising ROI and reducing spend by having an absolute focus on what does and doesn't work each day. If your website isn't driving your client and candidate activity forward every day, this presentation is for you.

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 market for candidates has never been harder. Your recruiters are drowning in roles but the challenge is getting enough quality candidates to fill them. With 48% of even the most seasoned recruiters' searches containing errors, your recruiters could missing more qualified candidates than they are finding - hurting your revenue and slowing your growth! And, with all recruiters using the same sources, how do you gain a competitive advantage and make sure you're finding the right candidates to fill your roles, first? In this session, Adam will cover how to ensure that your recruiters are leaving no stone unturned. Through immediate impact search tweaks to transformational processes that will maximise your returns from both your CRM and external sources, in the short and long term. Enabling you to fill more jobs and grow your business.

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.