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In the final episode of 2025, Louise sits down with RecConnect founder Simon Lewis to unpack what’s really coming for the recruitment industry in 2026 and why traditional contingent perm is on a slow, silent death march.
Simon shares his unconventional journey from Sunday Times journalist to IT recruiter, to job board owner, to community builder for recruitment leaders. Drawing on conversations with hundreds of agency owners and economists, he explains why this moment is the most radical shift recruitment has seen in decades and why those clinging to “business as usual” are in trouble.
They dive into:
If you’re a recruiter or recruitment leader wondering how to evolve, protect your margins and actually enjoy the next cycle, this episode is your roadmap.
🎧 Listen now, share it with a recruiter who needs a wake-up call for 2026, and hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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Check out our reviews: https://retrainedsearch.com/reviews/
Join our upcoming masterclasses: https://retrainedsearch.com/webinars/
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By Retrained SearchIn the final episode of 2025, Louise sits down with RecConnect founder Simon Lewis to unpack what’s really coming for the recruitment industry in 2026 and why traditional contingent perm is on a slow, silent death march.
Simon shares his unconventional journey from Sunday Times journalist to IT recruiter, to job board owner, to community builder for recruitment leaders. Drawing on conversations with hundreds of agency owners and economists, he explains why this moment is the most radical shift recruitment has seen in decades and why those clinging to “business as usual” are in trouble.
They dive into:
If you’re a recruiter or recruitment leader wondering how to evolve, protect your margins and actually enjoy the next cycle, this episode is your roadmap.
🎧 Listen now, share it with a recruiter who needs a wake-up call for 2026, and hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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Want to know more about our retained search training? Talk to us: https://retrainedsearch.com/book-a-demo/
Check out our reviews: https://retrainedsearch.com/reviews/
Join our upcoming masterclasses: https://retrainedsearch.com/webinars/
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LinkedIn
Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-archer-48612844/
Connect with Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retainedsearchcoach/
Follow Retrained Search: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retrained-search/