Is autumn becoming the new spring with renewal, revival and freshness on our work agenda and perhaps the government’s agenda, too? The prime minister’s speech at the end of August warned of bad times to come but his frank message almost had a bit of newness about it after all of the empty promises of recent years. If we brace ourselves for the not-so-great news of the upcoming Budget, there won’t be many surprises.

Take some inspiration from our 11 Most Influential In-House Recruiters this month, an exciting troupe of professionals! Also, prepared to be inspired by the flexible workers that you and the rest of the UK will meet through a ‘Voice of the Workers’ campaign run by the REC. The campaign will shed light on the many flavours of flexible workers, their ambitions and how flexibility is key to exhilarating futures. Your help is needed in driving through to those outside recruitment that flexible work is not a last resort to eke out a living – flexible work is part of building a better future worldwide, and it’s imperative the myths around it are shattered.

Take some inspiration from our 11 Most Influential In-House Recruiters this month

Finally, take a moment to reflect on our article about contingency planning if one of your colleagues dies. The industry has been shaken by several tragic losses this year, and in Recruiter’s own company, we’ve recently lost one of our great stalwarts and creators, our design studio manager Claire Echavarry. It’s important to grieve and reflect without unnecessary burdens.

DeeDee Doke, Editor