This week on The Special Source, we sit down with Anton Roe from Halcyon Knights to tackle some of the biggest questions facing the recruitment industry in 2026.

Is recruitment still fundamentally a sales job, or has the role evolved beyond traditional business development and candidate placement? Are agencies hiring the right people for the realities of modern recruitment? And with AI dominating industry conversations, is it genuinely transforming recruiter performance or simply creating noise and distractions that pull recruiters away from what matters most?

We also explore the skills that will define the next generation of successful recruiters, from relationship-building and commercial acumen to adaptability in an increasingly technology-driven landscape.

Whether you're a recruiter, recruitment leader, or agency owner, this episode offers a candid discussion on where the industry is heading and what recruiters need to do to stay relevant and thrive.