Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of joining Hung Lee to dive deep into the digital transformation of recruitment. No pressure, of course - especially when you follow Stephen Bartlett, Dragons’ Den investor and host of Diary of a CEO.
Joining me on the panel were Doug Monro (Adzuna) and Camille Cosnefroy (Seiza) - two tech founders at the forefront of modern hiring. Together, we explored how digital tools aren’t just enhancing recruitment – they’re rewriting the rulebook.
As Head of Digital at Pertemps Network Group, the UK’s largest privately-owned recruitment agency, I’ve had the privilege of building an award-winning digital engine from scratch - blending AI, UX, web development, performance marketing, data science, and research. This isn’t about tech for tech’s sake. It’s about delivering real-world impact for consultants, clients and candidates - at serious scale.
Our transformation hasn’t just modernised a business - it’s reshaped how 70+ brands across the UK connect talent with opportunity.
From launching a £1m e-commerce platform during the 2008 recession (yes – the Roman Originals site behind the viral blue/black dress) to leading global B2B and B2C digital strategies, my focus has always been clear: use digital to drive value, simplify complexity, and deliver results.
On the episode, we unpacked:
- How Pertemps transformed its digital DNA across 70+ brands
- Why UX and data are key to unlocking elusive talent
- How automation and AI are reshaping the consultant experience
- Why candidate experience is the next competitive frontier
- What recruitment leaders must act on now to stay ahead
This podcast wasn’t just a conversation - it was a glimpse into the future of hiring. And I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the team pushing that future forward.
📽️ Watch replay now:
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Will Haden
