Stop Blaming the Hire: The Real Reasons Early Careers Talent Doesn’t Stay
When early careers hires leave an organisation, the first question is often whether the right hiring decision was made. But what if retention isn't...
Being a Talent Magnet: Why Your EVP is NOT Your Employer Brand
Most organisations have invested time in defining their Employee Value Proposition (EVP). But having an EVP is only part of the equation. At RecFest...
Inclusive Hiring Isn’t Broken – It Was Never Built Properly
Neurodiversity has become an increasingly important topic in talent acquisition. Yet many organisations are still working with hiring processes that...
The Strategic TA Professional: Combining AI Enablement with Human Insight
As AI becomes an increasingly important part of recruitment, the role of the talent acquisition professional is evolving alongside it. Rather than...
The Human Advantage: Winning with Talent in an AI-Driven World
As AI continues to reshape how work gets done, organisations are facing a new challenge: understanding where human capability creates the greatest...
The Future of TA: What Will We Miss Most When It’s Gone?
By 2030, sourcing, screening, scheduling and other administrative processes could look very different, with technology taking on more of the...
The Biggest Shift in Hiring for a Generation Metrics, Benchmarks and What Comes Next
How organisations measure hiring success is changing. With the introduction of the UK’s first standardised hiring metrics, talent acquisition...
Talent Acquisition Transformation: From Hiring Function to Strategic Growth Engine
As organisations navigate talent shortages, shifting skills demands and the growing influence of AI, the role of talent acquisition is changing....
Talent Acquisition as a Growth Partner: Inside Amazon’s Strategic Business Partner Model
As organisations look to strengthen the impact of talent acquisition, many are rethinking how TA works with the wider business. Moving beyond a...
I Just Saw Your Talent: Why AI Might See Signals, but Humans See Potential
As AI and data become increasingly influential in hiring, it's easy to focus on what technology can measure. But some of the most important...
From Recruiter to Talent Architect: The Evolution of the Role in an AI-Driven World
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in talent acquisition, the recruiter's role is evolving. With technology increasingly supporting tasks such as...
From Archaic to Automated: How Busy Bees Transformed Hiring Across 4,000+ Annual Hires
When you're hiring more than 4,000 people every year into compliance-critical roles, every stage of the recruitment process matters. Delays, manual...
Deploy AI in hours, not months, and drive business impact
For many organisations, deploying AI into recruitment can feel like a major transformation project - one that requires months of planning,...
10 Things We Now Know About AI in TA in 2026
If the last few years have taught talent acquisition professionals anything, it's that AI isn't a future conversation anymore; it's a present-day...
How S&P Global is using Talent Intelligence to build a connected workforce
Talent intelligence has never been more powerful…or more complicated. Organisations today have access to an unprecedented amount of workforce data....
Your RecFest UK Field Guide | Ticket Holders Essential Info
You’ve got your ticket for, you’ve scoped out the lineup, and you’re already mentally sipping a cold drink in the sunshine. Now let’s make sure you...
How to Choose UK Talent Acquisition Conferences in 2026
Choosing the right talent acquisition events in 2026 is a high-stakes balancing act. Between managing tighter budgets and the relentless speed of AI...
Why 2026 is the Year of the Human Recruiter
This Year's Theme for RecFest is Announced For years, we’ve been told that technology would make our lives easier. Instead, it often just made us...
Our Official Charity Partner – SPACE Hertfordshire
RecFest UK is proud to announce that SPACE Hertfordshire will continue as our official charity partner for another year. This ongoing partnership...
Inside the RL Unplugged Stage at RecFest UK
The Conversations Shaping the Future of Talent Acquisition Curated by the Resourcing Leaders Community and the RL100, the RL Unplugged Stage...
RecFest UK: Your Business Advantage 🎪
Great Talent Acquisition teams don’t just keep things moving – they shape what comes next. But let’s be honest: your team doesn’t need another dry...
RecFest UK 2026 Returns to Knebworth Park – Tickets Are Now Live 🎟️
RecFest UK, the UK’s leading festival for the Talent Acquisition community, is officially returning on 2 July 2026 – and tickets are now on sale....
Introducing the Public Sector Stage Unplugged – New for RecFest UK 2025! 🎤
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Public Sector Stage Unplugged, powered by our partners at Indeed. This brand-new addition to RecFest UK...
RecFest UK Afterparty Acts Announced! 🎉
The industry's favourite afterparty is back — and it's bigger than ever. We’re thrilled to announce that UK garage legends DJ Luck & MC Neat...
Bye suits & handshakes. Hello flip-flops & high-fives.
RecFest UK 2025 (10 July, Knebworth) is back with the biggest content drop of the year – now featuring 130+ of the boldest, brightest voices in TA....
The RecFest 2025 Map Has Landed! 🗺️
Stage-hopping? Solution-scouting? Fancy seeing where the silent disco or next big thing in RecTech is? Get ready to embark on a journey through the...
RecFest UK Official Charity Partner; SPACE Hertfordshire to Champion Neurodiversity in Talent Acquisition
RecFest UK 2025 is proud to announce its official charity partner: SPACE Hertfordshire, an award-winning organisation supporting neurodivergent...
Get RecFest Ready!
This is your ultimate guide to help plan for the big day in the field! Take a look and make sure you are fully prepared for anything the day throws...
Tackle Your Toughest TA Challenges: Free Workshops at RecFest 2025
Get ready for hands-on learning and expert insight at the RecFest 2025 Workshop Area-your chance to roll up your sleeves and dive into the biggest...
Get Future Ready: Explore the Latest Innovate Stage Lineup at RecFest 2025
The future of Talent Acquisition is being written right now—and the Innovate Stage at RecFest 2025 is where it’s happening. Designed for...
Just Dropped: The First Release of the RecFest 2025 Agenda! 📅
The wait is over - the first release of the RecFest 2025 Agenda is now live, and it’s packed with real stories, bold ideas, and unmissable takeaways...
Official Afterparty Act Just Announced🔥
The rumours are true… Noasis, the UK’s best Oasis tribute band, will be the official Afterparty Act at RecFest UK at Knebworth Park this July– the...
Meet Big names added! Microsoft, Fosway Group & TA Audit Institute join our Speaker Lineup🔥
Bringing bold ideas, sharp insights, and real strategies to supercharge your TA game. Meet the latest additions to the line-up and their unmissable...
Meet the Game-changers of TA Tech – 2025 Exhibitor List is Live 🔥
The RecFest Exhibitor List is here – and it’s packed with industry-leading suppliers ready to revolutionise your hiring game. With smaller teams and...
Meet the Powerhouse Hosts of RecFest UK 2025! 🔥
Get ready — RecFest UK 2025 is turning up the volume on July 10th, and this year's hosts are here to make sure it's nothing short of epic. Expect...
The Tech Hiring Stage, sponsored by hackajob is back at #RecFestUK 2025 🤖
The Tech Hiring Stage, sponsored by hackajob, returns to RecFest 2025! The curated agenda is designed to equip recruiters with the knowledge and...
RecFest 2025 Speaker Announcement🎤
RecFest, the world's largest Talent Acquisition event, is thrilled to announce the first line-up of speakers for 2025. As we gear up for RecFest...
What Rory Sutherland Can Teach You About Decision-Making 🚀
Are you ready for another RecFest Headliner?! We’re not sure he needs any introduction… Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, will be taking...
iCIMS Returns as Headline Sponsor at RecFest 2025! 🤝
iCIMS is back for RecFest UK 2025 as our headline partner! iCIMS is an AI-first hiring platform that recruiters, candidates and hiring managers...
RecFest Headliner Announcement! 📣
Drum roll please… Your first RecFest Headliner is unveiled! Renowned author, inspirational speaker and TV presenter Katie Piper OBE takes to the...
Headline Sponsor Announcement 📣
Indeed return as Headline Sponsor at RecFest 2025! The #1 job site in the world and a global job matching and hiring platform, Indeed is BACK to...
RecFest 2024 – The story continues…🌟
We're still on a high as we closed the chapter on RecFest 2024, and what a RecFest it was! Connections were made and our community grew...
Your VIP invitation to join Tonic at RecFest 💜
RecFest UK triumphs at the AEO Awards! 🏆
RecFest UK triumphs at the AEO Awards, winning the 'Best UK Trade Show 2000 - 4000sqm' Award! The Recruitment Events Co. is thrilled to announce...
RecFest UK Unveils Official Festival Map! 🗺️
Get ready to embark on a journey through the heart of Talent Acquisition... RecFest UK has released its official festival map, offering attendees a...
Headliner Act Confirmed 🎧
Reggie Yates to Headline RecFest UK Afterparty! RecFest UK is thrilled to announce that Reggie Yates is making a highly anticipated return to the...
RecFest 2024 Event App is live! 📲
Plan your festival visit. We’re excited to announce the RecFest Event App is now live, offering attendees and vendors an unparalleled tool to...
RecFest UK Stages Announcement 📣
RecFest UK Unveils New Stages to Empower Talent Acquisition Professionals! The premier event for talent acquisition professionals is set to feature...
We’re Finalists 🏅
RecFest UK and RecFest USA Shortlisted as Finalists in the AEO Awards! We are thrilled to announce that RecFest UK and RecFest USA have been...
Speaker Announcement 🗣️
Meet the thought leaders sharing actionable insight on the future of talent acquisition! RecFest UK is thrilled to unveil the next wave of thought...










































