From Boiling Frogs to Big Opportunities: Long-Term Trends in Recruitment with Louise Triance, MD of UK Recruiter

Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries.

 

In this episode, Alison is joined by Louise Triance, Managing Director of UK Recruiter and organiser of the Recruitment Agency Expo. With over three decades in the industry, Louise brings a broad and informed perspective on how recruitment has changed and what recruitment leaders should be paying attention to now.

While short-term data gets all the attention, Alison and Louise zoom out to examine the long-term trends - the “boiling frog” changes slowly, reshaping the industry. From stalled productivity and the rise in micro-agencies to shifting client expectations and the limits of AI, they explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Most importantly, they highlight why each of these shifts is an opportunity, if you can spot it and adapt.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

 

💡Why productivity per head has barely shifted in 25 years, and what might be behind it

💡 The risk of sounding the same as everyone else and how to genuinely differentiate your agency

💡 Why face-to-face still matters and what we’re losing by avoiding it

 

💡 The limitations of AI in candidate experience and how to use it without losing the human touch

💡 How to sell more sophisticated services (like SOW and employer brand consultancy) with confidence

💡 The rise of peer collaboration and why it’s a good sign for the industry’s future

If you’re a recruitment business owner or leader looking for a broader perspective on what’s happening in the industry - and how to navigate it - this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

 

Listen now to discover how recruitment is changing and how to stay one step ahead.

 

Connect with Louise Triance on LinkedIn.

Want to discuss this topic further with Alison?

💬 Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk.