Recruiting Across Borders: Real Talk from APAC Leaders

What does success look like for recruitment businesses in APAC right now—and what can the rest of us learn from it?

Join TRN members George Leaning (Specialized Group, Japan), Abigail Stevens (Think Global Recruitment), and Richard Jackson (UAE/KSA) for a candid, practical discussion hosted by Gordon Stoddart. Together, they’ll unpack how their businesses are navigating global talent shifts, expanding into new markets, managing performance across cultures, and embracing opportunity in complex economies.

Expect straight-talking insights from those operating at the sharp end of international recruitment—plus practical takeaways you can apply whether you're growing in APAC or not.

In this panel, we’ll cover:

• What's driving demand (and drop-off) in APAC markets right now
• Building high-performing, cross-cultural teams
• How leaders are balancing tech, process, and people
• Lessons from expansion: what works, what doesn’t
• Advice for anyone scaling internationally or recruiting global talent

📅 Thursday, 2 October
🕘 9:00 BST
🎟️ Free to attend | Hosted by TRN

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The Recruitment Network is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and we’ll only use your personal information to administer your account and to provide the products and services you requested from us. From time to time, we would like to contact you about our products and services, as well as other content that may be of interest to you.