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Why new starters are leaving before they’ve even settled in

Many employers invest heavily in recruitment dedicating time, effort, and resources to secure t...

If your hiring process has these gaps, candidates are already switching off

Job titles evolve. Salaries fluctuate. But candidate expectations remain remarkably consistent ...

Ghosted, led on or happily ever after? What your candidate journey says about you

February is the month of perfect matches and hiring isn’t all that different.In today’s candida...

The events industry in 2025: a year of recovery, innovation & opportunity

As we close out 2025 and enter 2026, the events industry has navigated one of its most dynamic y...

The salary expectation gap in event sales and why employers must realign to stay competitive in 2026

As competition for commercial talent intensifies across the events sector, salary alignment is be...

Why event sales is one of the most gender-divided sectors and what it means for employers

The events industry prides itself on being people-centric, creative, and community-driven — but ...

The hidden gender pay gap in event sales and why employers can’t afford to ignore them in 2026

Gender equality is a long-standing focus for the events industry, yet the latest data from Live ...

Why the job market feels broken and how Live Recruitment fixes it for employers

Every year, the events industry, like many others, experiences a surge in candidate movement part...

The age gap in event sales and why employers must act now

Hiring and retaining great sales talent can already be a challenge but the latest data from Live...

Don’t wait until January: start planning your 2026 hires now

As we move towards the end of the year, many businesses in the events industry are busy tying up...

Candidate expectations: how 2025 compared to 2024

As we come to the end of 2025, the events industry continues to evolve along with candidates' exp...

Why you should start recruiting for events professionals now for 2026

Key TakeawaysRecruiting now for 2026 event roles gives businesses a head start and ensures the be...

The rise of immersive events and what It means for talent

Key TakeawaysImmersive events have shifted from novelty to industry standard and the impact for t...

Is experiential the future of all events or just a passing trend?

Key TakeawaysExperiential events are no longer niche and are becoming central to event design, de...

Why Birmingham is Stealing the Spotlight for Meetings in 2025

This post explains why Birmingham is becoming a top destination for meetings in 2025, highlightin...

When big fish eat little fish: What acquisitions mean for conference & exhibition talent and how to protect careers and teams

This article explores the impact of mergers and acquisitions in the conference & exhibition secto...

Finding the Right People But They are Turning You Down?

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