A Note from the Editor

Final call for speakers – Take the Stage at Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026

The recruitment industry is navigating one of its toughest cycles – slower hiring, changing client expectations, and constant market shifts. Agency owners and recruitment practitioners are looking for real, practical strategies to help their businesses adapt and grow.

That’s why we’re inviting recruitment business owners, leaders, and hands-on recruiters to apply to speak at Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026, taking place 17–18 March 2026 at ExCeL London.

If you run a recruitment business, lead a team, or work directly with clients and candidates, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out more about what we’re looking for or apply to speak.

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4 Things Top Candidates Research Before They Apply
Before candidates reach your careers page, they’ve already researched you across the platforms. With most checking reviews, your employer brand is shaped in places you may not see. Knowing what they value is essential.
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Proving the ROI of Recruitment Marketing with Analytics
“Recruitment marketing is one of the most powerful ways to attract top talent, but proving its impact can be a challenge. With hiring teams under increasing pressure to do more with less, every decision needs to be backed by data. That is where analytics step in, transforming recruitment marketing from a cost centre into a measurable growth driver.”
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Pour One Out: AI and the Death of the Candidate Experience
Ere.net argues that AI isn’t improving hiring. It’s dehumanising it. Automated, impersonal processes are replacing meaningful human interaction, turning candidates into data points and amplifying ghosting, glitches, and robotic rejections.
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2026 Playbook: Amplify the Human Touch with Smarter Communication
This CloudCall blog from our 2026 Playbook argues that next year’s most successful recruiting teams will pair people with precision, using AI to enhance human connection, strengthen relationships, and free time for what matters most.
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