Greg Savage presents "Doom, gloom or opportunity to boom?"

• The ghost of recessions past
  A compelling insight to what actually happens when a recession takes hold. The speed at which revenues drop, the rapidly changing job market dynamics, the psychology of both client and candidate. Greg will relate lessons learned on recognising the signs, the keys to early survival, two of the “must haves” to avoid disaster and many other tips on what to do, and what not to do. How to hang in and the good news regarding what happens when the market bounces back and how to take full advantage

• Is your business the most vulnerable?
  This segment is going to be key! Which recruitment businesses are most vulnerable as the market tightens? What are the pitfalls to avoid?  What structural weaknesses could you have that need addressing? What types of recruitment companies failed during past recessions, and why? What client issues must we address for survival?  What are the traps in terms of consultant activities and management that need to be addressed to ensure safety and long-term success?