Extra Smarts #23

A Note from the Editor

In less than three weeks, Recruitment Agency Expo returns to ExCeL London on 18-19 March.

Whether you’re looking to scale your agency, streamline operations, or stay ahead of industry trends, this is the event where recruitment leaders come to grow and it’s totally free to attend.

Louise will be interviewing our two Keynotes: Deborah Meaden (Dragons’ Den) on leadership and resilience, and Tim Campbell MBE (The Apprentice) on inclusion and empowering talent.

As well as the massive exhibitor floor we’ll have the:

• Showcase Stage – See live demonstrations of the latest recruitment tools and services shaping the industry.
• The Startup Zone – Discover innovative startups introducing fresh ideas and solutions for recruitment.
• The Launchpad Stage – Be the first to explore new product launches designed to give your business a competitive edge.
• The Podcast Zone – Experience live recordings and discussions from top recruitment podcasters featuring industry experts.
• RecTech Startup Showdown – Witness groundbreaking recruitment tech startups pitch game-changing solutions to industry-leading judges.
• The Legal Lounge – Access free expert advice on compliance, contracts, employment law, GDPR, and more.

Watch this video where Louise tells you everything you need to know about the programme.

Register now for your free ticket and be part of the future of recruitment!

Special thanks to our partners The Access Group | Talisman Tech | New Millennia Group Ltd | Allsorter | JobAdder | Wave | Simplicity in Business | recLAW - lawyers for recruiters | Zoho | Accurise | Sonovate | CloudCall | Tracker | 3R | ETZ | Daxtra Technologies

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