Our British summer has certainly not lacked for drama: England’s Lionesses very nearly brought football home, the dwindling fortunes of Wilko has brought a gulp in the throat to weekend DIY’ers and the world’s unpredictable wildfires have burned the warnings of climate change into landscapes far and wide, blazing deep impressions on our summer state-of-mind.

At Recruiter, we’re creating some drama – of a much more constructive and positive nature, we assure you – with the announcement of the Recruiter Awards winners on 28 September, the deadline for entries in our newly revamped Investing in Talent Awards and in this very issue, the unveiling of our stellar 11 Most Influential In-House Recruiters 2023, now in the 11th edition. Adding some sizzle to the 11’s 11th edition is the creation of a Hall of Fame within our in-house recruitment community, which will be a continuing feature of this popular professional institution. Congratulations to this year’s 11 and our first tranche of Hall of Famers!

Recruiters and in-housers alike: do not miss our new approach to our Investing in Talent Awards

Consultancy recruiters and in-housers alike: do not miss – repeat, do not miss – our new approach to our Investing in Talent Awards, attached significantly to a DEI focus. Make our inaugural move a step in the right direction toward total recognition of the many spirits, shades and flavours of our workforce. Recruiters – show us your stuff!

DeeDee Doke, Editor