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...
Tech Can Filter Profiles, But Humans Hire Humans
If you automate the humanity out of hiring, you lose. It is the harsh truth facing every talent acquisition team right now. The industry is racing...
Four Stages, Two New Pavilions, Two Epic Days: One Ultimate Experience
Your New Destinations at RecFest USA 2026 The countdown to the most dynamic gathering for Talent Acquisition and HR professionals in the US is...
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...
Reclaiming the Human Advantage: The Business Case for RecFest USA 2026
How can you Inspire, Engage and Energise Your TA Team? We keep hearing from our TA community that "busy" has become the default setting. You're are...
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...
Step into the VIP Programme at RecFest UK 🌟
RecFest has always been about bringing the TA community together in a way no traditional conference can. Now, for senior TA leaders looking for a...
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....
Even More Keynote Speakers Announced! 🗣️
RecFest USA 2025 is heading to Nashville this October 15-16, and it’s set to redefine what a Talent Acquisition event can be.Forget the usual...
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...
Your Front-Row Seat to the Future of Talent Starts Here 🎤
Sneak Peek at RecFest USA 2025 Lineup We’re just weeks away from unveiling the full agenda for RecFest USA 2025, but we couldn’t wait to give you an...
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...
The Talent Acquisition Titans Assemble
UPS, 7-Eleven & Merlin Entertainments Join RecFest USA! We told you we weren’t holding back — and we meant it. We're beyond excited to announce...
Shaker Green Room is back at RecFest USA 2025!
RecFest USA is proud to announce that Shaker Recruitment Marketing is returning to RecFest USA in 2025, bringing back their one-of-a-kind Shaker...
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...
Introducing Our First Power Panel
We’re thrilled to announce the first of many high-impact conversations coming to RecFest USA 2025. Join us for a session that cuts through the noise...
Meet the Powerhouse Hosts of RecFest USA 2025
RecFest USA is back on October 15–16, 2025, and with our dynamic hosts leading the way, you’ll experience powerful stories, fresh perspectives, and...
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...
Introducing the Stages for 2025! 🎪
Four Stages. One Epic Experience. RecFest USA has announced the full stage line-up for its 2025 edition, revealing four distinct content stages that...
Our First Speaker Announcement…🚨
Melissa Thompson to Headline RecFest USA 2025! We’re kicking off our RecFest USA 2025 speaker series with a bang — and we couldn’t be more excited...
RecFest USA 2025 Tickets are live! 🎟️
Secure your Super Early Bird tickets today! The premier event in Talent Acquisition, RecFest, is thrilled to announce its return to Nashville in...
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...











































