The 99% Opportunity: Turning Unplaced Candidates Into Revenue

17 Mar 2026
Evolve Stage
Marketing & Brand – Attracting Clients and Candidates
Recruitment agencies engage thousands of candidates every year yet 99% never generate revenue. In this session, Symon Hughes, Founder of Propulsion.life and former Director of Talent Acquisition at Disney EMEA, reveals how to turn candidate overflow into a powerful commercial asset. Drawing on real data and case studies, he shows how agencies can monetise unplaced candidates ethically through content, community, and care creating new income streams, stronger brands, and loyal future clients in a crowded market.
Speakers
Symon Hughes
Symon Hughes, Global TA Leader - Propulsion.life