Global recruitment trends: what’s next for UK agencies?

REC Scale Up Podcast by Talking Recruitment Podcasts

May 6, 202600:30:22Business

In this episode of Talking Recruitment, Maxine Bligh is joined by Ross Thompson and Jurgen Jaarsma to discuss what is happening across global recruitment markets and what it means for UK agencies. They explore current tr...

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