We had so much fun with the first series of the Rec Tech Showdown's that we are back for more!

We'll have eleven more shows from early September until Christmas where we will be talking with technology providers and other recruitment industry vendors. If you have a fab new tech or exciting product for recruiters and want to take part now's the time to get in touch! Find out more here.

Kevin Green, founder and CEO of What’s Next Consultancy, recently gave a talk at RECex 2018 titled, "Let’s not pretend the relationship works! (How do we businesses and agencies move from an adversarial relationship to a true partnership?)". You can watch it here.

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We can help you improve productivity, achieve growth and cut costs. TempBuddy’s award-winning workforce management software integrates real-time availability, scheduling, deployment, time capture, pay and bill and compliance into one intuitive tool using smart mobile technology.

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‘Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.’ Rudyard Kipling

"Each person on your team needs to have a key responsibility that will drive your team’s performance. You’ll need someone to find and source top talent, manage talent pipelines and of course, someone to create a killer candidate experience. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the elements that will help you build a kick-ass recruiting team."

"Whether you're an agency recruiter or working as part of an in-house recruitment team - ever thought about switching to the other side? Take this 30-second quiz to find out whether a career in agency or in-house recruitment best suits your personality, priorities, ambitions and working style"

Some people say that recruitment never changes, but is that really true?

“The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”

• 3 Ways Google for Jobs can be a Recruiter’s Best Friend
• 6 sizzling hot ways to run your recruitment back-office better this summer
• Sourcing and attracting candidates through social media
• 10 key benefits of using recruitment software
• Is It Time to Work With a Recruiter?
• How Can Job Descriptions Be Improved?

The #SocialRecruiting Show Ep. 97: Building a Career in Recruitment Marketing
Friday August 3rd, 3pm. Online.
Katrina Collier, Social Recruiting Trainer & Keynote, and Audra Knight, Employer Branding Nerd, are chatting to Tennille Folk, Director of Talent Branding & Recruitment Marketing at Stryker. Tennille will share tips on how you can get into recruitment marketing as well as how you can make a name for yourself in this growing niche. Save your space.

#RecExpo Speaker Spotlight
Wednesday August 8th, 2pm. Online.
Each week, the #RecExpo puts expert speakers under a spotlight ahead of the Recruitment Agency Expo in Birmingham. This week Wendy McDougall from Firefish Software and John Wallace from Resourcing Insights. Save your space.

The #SocialRecruiting Show Ep. 98: Why Employ Disabled People
Friday August 10th, 3pm. Online.
Katrina Collier, Social Recruiting Trainer & Keynote, and Audra Knight, Employer Branding Nerd, are chatting to Jane Hatton, who runs a social enterprise called EvenBreak, helping inclusive employers attract more disabled applicants and helping disabled job seekers find work with employers who will value them. Disabled herself, Jane gives a fresh perspective and having heard her speak at Inspire Recruitment, we can't wait to have a proper conversation on this important topic. Save your space.

#RecExpo Speaker Spotlight
Wednesday August 15th, 2pm. Online.
Each week, the #RecExpo puts expert speakers under a spotlight ahead of the Recruitment Agency Expo in Birmingham. This week Adam Pode from Staffing Industry and Angela Cripps from Connemara UK. Save your space.

Google for Jobs - What Recruitment Needs to Know
Wednesday August 15th, 4pm. Online.
Louise Triance and Chad Sowash will be discussing all you need to know about Google for Jobs. Online.

#RecExpo Speaker Spotlight

Wednesday August 22nd, 2pm. Online.
Each week, the #RecExpo puts expert speakers under a spotlight ahead of the Recruitment Agency Expo in Birmingham. This week Katy Green from Centred Excellence, Sharon Newey from Superfast Recruitment and Julia Doherty from Green Umbrella. Save your space.