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The key to hiring talent: Why clarity is your competitive advantage
New research from Michael Page has shown what candidates are looking for in existing and new roles – and this is your chance to find out from our professional panel what it means for you and your business.

Register to attend our webinar in partnership with The HR World and dig into the talent trends you will be seeing throughout the course of 2025.

In an ever-evolving talent market where every advantage matters to drive your business forward, find solutions that work for your business and the right people you need to execute your vision.

Join our expert panel, including leading HR and talent market thought leaders, as we unpack Michael Page's 2025 Talent Trends report. Leverage our hiring intelligence to make data-driven decisions. Explore the ‘what’ in our report — coming soon! — to get a view of the hard figures and insights shaping recruitment trends and join us live on Thursday 22nd May for the ‘what next’.

We'll move beyond the statistics to help you turn talent trends into tangible results and provide actionable strategies, like how to build a compelling EVP for attracting and retaining top talent. Discover how to address candidate demands for clarity on salary, flexibility, technology, culture, and values.

Expert Panel: Leading HR and Talent Market Thought Leaders

Doug Rode
Managing Director, UK & Ireland, Michael Page
Doug Rode is the Managing Director for the UK & Ireland at FTSE 250 listed recruiter, PageGroup. His career at Page began 25 years ago, when he joined as a consultant back in 1998. His successful trajectory saw him promoted to Regional Divisional Managing Director in 2010, as the youngest member of the UK Board. In 2013, he was appointed a Senior Board member, and in July 2021 he took on his current role heading up the UK & Ireland business. As a thought leader within recruitment, he’s got his finger on the pulse of the talent market.
Kate Shoesmith
Deputy CEO, Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
Kate Shoesmith has been with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the UK professional body for recruitment, since March 2013. She is responsible for overseeing campaigns, government relations, and the marketing, digital, comms, and research teams. A regular spokesperson in UK media and at conferences, Kate advocates for equal access to skills development. With a background in policy and public affairs, Kate is currently Vice President Europe for the World Employment Confederation, a non-executive board member for the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative, and a trustee for the House of St Barnabas. Recognised in the Top 100 women working in trade associations in 2023 and 2024, she has also served as a governor and adviser for various organisations.
Simon Kent
Head of Content, The HR World
Simon Kent is Head of Content at The HR World, where he writes and commissions compelling profiles, news stories, and insightful knowledge-based articles, tailored for senior HR professionals. He also hosts The HR World’s ongoing programme of webinars directed at people leaders. As a writer and editor, he has a global portfolio focused on the workplace and employment, connecting with an ever-growing community of high-level HR leaders.
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