Hello and welcome back!

The recruitment landscape is shifting faster than ever, and today's edition brings four powerful perspectives on how to stay ahead of the curve.

We're exploring M&A decisions, innovative tools transforming talent acquisition, and tactical insights from professionals who've mastered client acquisition when traditional methods fall short.

Let's dive in and turn today's insights into tomorrow's results. Enjoy!

WEBINAR INSIGHTS

Winning New Clients in a Tough Market

Cold calling isn't working. Generic outreach gets ignored. Sound familiar? We brought together four recruitment professionals who've seen both sides - Sofie Van Eemeren (Mobile Vikings), Joske Devos (V-ZUG), Hanne Hellemans (Silk), and Koen Van Havere (Kovalent) - to share what really opens doors in today's market.

Their message was clear: stop playing recruitment roulette and start building partnerships based on proof, not promises. From creative engagement tactics to pricing innovation, they shared candid stories and practical advice that agencies can use immediately.

The full article captures their best insights, direct quotes, and actionable takeaways for agencies looking to win clients. It's honest, practical, and rooted in real experience from professionals who've lived the transition from pitch to procurement.

LIVESTREAM 14 OCT - 11h

Find, persuade, and onboard technical talent - faster and better.

In today's market, finding and securing top technical talent is harder than ever. Candidates are overwhelmed, competition is fierce, and traditional outreach often falls flat.

Join us for a 45-minute interactive, online masterclass designed for HR, TA, and hiring managers building technical teams, as well as IT/Engineering recruitment agencies.

Our panel of experts from MrWork.nl, Teamtailor, Deel, and Doorstep will share honest, practical advice on how to overcome the daily obstacles of technical recruitment. Expect straightforward stories, useful tips, and answers to your real questions. Register today!

RECRUITMENT TOOLS

Turning Recruitment Competition into Collaboration

What if “silver medallist” candidates never got lost? Imagine a recruitment platform where agencies work together instead of competing. The talent you have already screened can be visible to many companies instead of just disappearing after one failed interview

Spotlights' founder asked one simple question: why do agencies fight each other for the same talent? Their answer? A shared platform where recruiters help each other and businesses find talent faster. The result is a community that values openness, speeds up hiring, and gives every great candidate a second chance.

Want to know how Spotlights grew - and what it means for your business?

M&A FORUM

Your Next Strategic Move

The Belgian staffing market is consolidating, forcing a critical question for agency leaders: is it time to scale through acquisition, or prepare for a successful exit?

In my conversations with many of you, this is a key strategic challenge. That's why we are hosting Scale or Sale, an exclusive, confidential forum for agency executives on November 6th, just before the Talent Business Awards gala.

Get the actionable intelligence you need from those who have done it, including Bert Pauwels (CEO, Pauwels Solutions Group) and Brecht De Mey (CEO, Copus Group), and share insights with your peers in executive roundtables.

This is your chance to gain strategic clarity surrounded by some key dealmakers. The forum flows into the evening's reception and elegant gala dinner, creating a fantastic evening of strategic networking. Seats are strictly limited to ensure a valuable, peer-to-peer experience.

TALENT BUSINESS AWARDS

Celebrating the outstanding achievements in the industry

Come and join the exclusive Talent Business Awards ceremony and gala dinner, and enjoy a company of fellow peers celebrating the outstanding achievements in the industry.

The gala dinner provides an exceptional opportunity to network with all the professionals in the Belgian staffing & recruitment industry, fostering collaboration and celebrate successes together.

P.s. Rate increases after Sept 30

Thanks for reading Talent Business Insights!

This newsletter is created for you to inspire, inform, and spark conversation. We'd absolutely love to hear your thoughts! What topics would you like to see covered? What challenges are you facing in attracting, selecting and retaining top talent? Your feedback will shape future editions, so please hit reply and share your thoughts.

With enthusiasm for what's ahead,
Jeroen