Clients are spending again! Agencies rejoice! But not so fast. After a lean year of lockdown, staffing up has become a priority for most agencies — all at the same time. Compound that with fact that tech companies are scooping up talent left and right and other people are simply opting to go the entrepreneurial route — https://www.thedrum.com/news/2021/07/21/adland-s-top-execs-staffing-up-while-the-talent-pool-down and you’ve got a challenging recruiting situation. So, what can agencies do to stand out among prospective employees? And, equally if not more importantly, what can they do to retain existing talent? Our panel of experts will offer all of the musts and must not’s when it comes to becoming a talent magnet. today.
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The past year has demonstrated that remote working isn’t just desirable for many in the industry – it's a necessity. The commercial and social benefits of institutional remote... read more
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A panel featuring speakers from various marginalised groups who may have faced discrimination through microaggressions in the workplace. Topics of conversation could include: what... read more
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This panel will dig under the newest trends and insights in M&A in our industry with a panel of experts that have been right at the heart of the most exciting deals of the past... read more
Talent has never been more accessible than ever before but that also means it can be harder to secure, and afford. In this session, we will explore the key questions that agency... read more