The Power of People: Social Media Highlights From Engage London 2019
On the 10th and 11th of September, staffing and recruiting experts from around the world came together for two days in London for Bullhornās global conference series, Engage. The conference offered an incredible opportunity to network and learn from some of the industryās brightest minds, and discover how to more effectively engage talent, leadership, and the future of staffing.
This yearās theme was the power of people and as the recruitment industry constantly evolves with advancements in technology, agencies must keep in mind that their most powerful assets are, and always will be humans. Read on for a recap of the most memorable moments on social from Engage London 2019.
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Day One OpenerĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Day Two Opener
Opening Keynote – Karren BradyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Art Papas Keynote
Marketplace Speed PitchĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Women in Recruitment Luncheon
Exhibit Hall – Marketplace and ConnectĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Breakout Sessions
Breakout SessionsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Dr. Marcia Goddard and the Science of Stress
Innovation ThrowdownĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Vision for Innovation
Official Engage London AfterpartyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Jake Lambert Closing Comedy Session
___________________________________ . Ā Thank you to All Who Made Engage a Huge Success!
__________________________________ .Ā _Save the date! Join us next year on 15 Sept. 2020!
Engage London Day One Opener
Opening Keynote – Karren Brady
The inspiring Baroness Karren Brady CBE kicked off Engage London with a motivation keynote on her career, her experiences as a woman in business, how to get the most out of your team, and what you should prioritise when building a successful career and business.
Great keynote! @karren_brady explains the 6 ingredients to success at #BullhornEngage:
1. Leadership
2. Ambition
2. Determination
4. Attitude
5. Direction
6. Positivity pic.twitter.com/aSRSHZTm3P— Daxtra Technologies (@daXtra) September 10, 2019
āNothing in this world can take the place of persistenceā @karren_brady #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/nhfEEESEbt
— Anna (@a_tuts) September 10, 2019
#BullhornEngage kicks off with #KarenBrady, an engaging talk of football, culture, change, business success. pic.twitter.com/cwDAJgCa2n
— Roger Mills (@rogerhmills) September 10, 2019
āAt a football club your most important hire is the manager, you have got to get this right or everything else falls apartā : @karren_brady #BullhornEngage #recruitment #staffing pic.twitter.com/KvCXnh4X6S
— Colin Donnery (@cdonnery) September 10, 2019
.@PeterLinas interviewing @karren_brady, re: interviewing, she says best question: āTell me something about my business that I donāt know.ā #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/AV4akllAbW
— Leah McKelvey (@LMcKelvey) September 10, 2019
An inspiring ending to a brilliant opening keynote from @karren_brady at #BullhornEngage London this morning! Did you join us for her session? What were your highlights?! pic.twitter.com/P0qkN8fi6v
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
Marketplace Speed Pitch
Bullhorn’s robust APIs enable seamless integrations with everything from job boards to financial reporting tools. And at Engage, our marketplace partners had the opportunity to deliver elevator pitches to attendees on how their cutting-edge technologies can provide solutions that set you apart from the pack. The marketplace speed pitch is the perfect session to learn how to take advantage of all the solutions within the Bullhorn recruitment ecosystem. Marketplace partners work closely with the Bullhorn team to provide solutions that maximize the benefit you get from your recruitment technology investments. TheĀ programĀ includes 100+ well established, staffing-focused companies who offer turnkey integrations with Bullhorn.
https://twitter.com/HannahMLenane/status/1171349495105359872
Are you @Bullhorn Engage london event? Maurice Coulier and Alicia Jarred are excited to meet you at booth 14. They're ready with a solution to supercharge your recruitment and fill your stomach with stroopwafels. 2 for 1!#BullhornEngage #recruitmenttech #candidatejourney pic.twitter.com/Sfcg2c2cfd
— OnRecruit (@OnRecruit) September 10, 2019
Marketplace speed pitch by Dave @daXtra, introduced by @shaunjweise @BullhornUK #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/GJJMNceLZr
— Daxtra Technologies (@daXtra) September 10, 2019
Exhibit Hall – Marketplace and Connect
Bullhorn is all about its open-ecosystem, so itās fitting that at Engage there was an entire exhibit hall dedicated to showcasing off all the incredible partners that can enhance your user experience on the Bullhorn platform. And if you need any direct help with the Bullhorn platform, stop by Connect!
Attending #BullhornEngage and want to learn more about building your @Bullhorn ecosystem with the latest communications technology? Visit @CloudCall in the exhibit hall. @BullhornUK pic.twitter.com/vKLFXUgkvs
— CloudCall (@CloudCall) September 11, 2019
Itās definitely event season! Final day at #bullhornengage in London today. Great to see so many high profile partners working with @lifeatbullhorn @BullhornUK . #ATS #unifying #jobboards #crmsoftware #recruitment @logicmelon #staffing #recruitingbusiness pic.twitter.com/RvcqK9IVf8
— LogicMelonš Refreshingly different technology (@LogicMelon) September 11, 2019
Our stand at #bullhornengage is completely packed, but don't let that stop you from coming by stand 4 in the Monarch suite for a demo or discussion!#runasone #staffing #rectech #textkernel pic.twitter.com/Tf5N8IsJhM
— Textkernel (@Textkernel) September 11, 2019
Heb jij Bullhorn Connect al bezocht tijdens #BullhornEngage London? Stel hier al je support vragen of kom langs de Bullpen. Schrijf een review en word beloond met leuke goodies! pic.twitter.com/O3SuX4Ueo4
— Bullhorn NL (@Bullhorn_NL) September 11, 2019
Breakout Sessions
More than 50 speakers spoke throughout the two days at Engage London. The conference had three different breakout session talk tracks for attendees to learn how to engage talent, leadership, and the future of staffing. The Engage tracks featured were a People track, focusing on interpersonal dynamics, talent access and engagement, employee motivation, and the intricacies of customer relationships. A Platform track focused on Bullhorn and Salesforce, and how these two providers work in concert with one another to ensure an incredible customer experience regardless of an agencyās platform of choice. And lastly, a Productivity track because at the end of the day, a recruiterās success is predicated upon their ability to achieve maximal results with minimal investment – of time, of resources, of finances – all while ensuring that client needs are met and top talent is engaged and retained as necessary.
#BullhornEngage āValue the service we provideā so true recruiters change lives everyday! pic.twitter.com/1nExXwD9Cr
— Fern Eyre-Morgan (@FernEyreMorgan) September 10, 2019
Now could be the right time for us to change the way the #recruitment industry is perceived! @Gerkingnrf joins our panel of experts at #BullhornEngage London today to discuss exactly that! How can we make the difference? pic.twitter.com/h2xP0oj47t
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
Investing in people is a key part of #recruitment, but what can we do to fix the industry's reputation and capitalise on these investments? @AnnAPSCo shares some key insights at #BullhornEngage London today! pic.twitter.com/PvHo1m6Vu8
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
.@cdonnery @FrsRecruitment making his return to #BullhornEngage – talking about how to lead and motivate, and some pitfalls (or leadership styles) to avoid! pic.twitter.com/YHFHJDOCje
— Leah McKelvey (@LMcKelvey) September 10, 2019
Tips and tricks to maximise your Bullhorn Investment. Fun session! #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/Vvl2dqfCZi
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 10, 2019
It was exciting to speak on coaching teams at Engage London 2019, the largest two-day recruitment industry conference in Europe.
Great keynote from Karren Brady.#BullhornEngage #teamsuccess #EOS #boldclarity https://t.co/9NsImTl8lv
— Julia Langkraehr (@JuliaLangkraehr) September 10, 2019
.@jamesmiler82 shares his M&A insights at #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/9rUYDMhk3A
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
#BullhornEngage @SeanAndersonCEO Online behaviours are changing…..fast pic.twitter.com/Rz98ae3vGp
— Tracy Quinlan (@TQitContracting) September 10, 2019
The proof is in the pudding; diverse businesses flourish, says James Johnson of @Nicoll_Curtin at the #DiversityAndInclusion panel at #BullhornEngage London. pic.twitter.com/bwDeuP2J2D
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
Our customer Trenkwalder at the stage talking about their business challenges and the salesforce platform #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/tjllx55qvg
— Bart Alberink (@AlberinkBart) September 10, 2019
Day one of #BullhornEngage āļø great opening keynote from @karren_brady, deep dives into Bullhorn and how #AI will impact humans and the recruitment industry! Bring on day 2 šš #bullhorn #recruitment #industryinsights #ai #machinelearning pic.twitter.com/N32skThwqe
— Pioneer Search (@pioneersearch) September 10, 2019
Innovation Throwdown
Always a favorite session for attendees, the Innovation Throwdown offers a unique opportunity for Bullhorn developers to bring their ideas to life. This energetic session is a competition between the finalists from Bullhornās Innovation Week, when programmers dedicate themselves to bringing their most creative and inventive product enhancements to life without constraints or limitations.
Wrapping up day 1 of #BullhornEngage with Innovation Throwdown, featuring members of our own Product Management and UX teams! šš¼ pic.twitter.com/aLqN2CD2hl
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 10, 2019
Bit of craic as the ā¦@Bullhornā© developers push their new innovations and put them to the vote. #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/35P8IVbjkG
— Paul McArdle (@PaulatThePanel) September 10, 2019
Official Engage London Party
Day one of Engage was capped off with a big party at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel. The Bullhorn stuffed bulls were a huge hit this year amongst partygoers. We hope you got to take one home with you!
Giddy up! With @BullhornUK #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/ELIcHJktMM
— idibu (@idibu) September 10, 2019
Itās the Official #BullhornEngage Party!š„³ @BullhornUK @CloudCall pic.twitter.com/mQYPdIYHya
— cube19 (@cube19hq) September 10, 2019
Official #BullhornEngage party. Thanks to our friends at #cloudcall for sponsoring pic.twitter.com/Ui1k4I3zeC
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 10, 2019
Day Two Opener
Art Papas Keynote
Day two of Engage started off with a compelling keynote from Bullhorn CEO,Ā Art Papas, on the importance of building trust, embracing regulations, and how technological innovations will transform the industry.
.@artpapas encourages us to think about the #recruitment industry 10 years from now. What would our future selves advise us of? #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/iMlX0Gu2Nc
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Day 2 #BullhornEngage opens and @artpapas thanks all our customers and partners for an amazing 20 years. pic.twitter.com/oAWdpDHsRE
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Day 2 of #BullhornEngage is here! @artpapas kicking things off with a keynote š„³ @BullhornUK pic.twitter.com/Pjv1I1Fk2D
— Emily Swartz (@emilyaswartz) September 11, 2019
Some great insights and predictions on the future of the recruitment industry in 2030 by @artpapas, CEO of @Bullhorn speaking at #BullhornEngage this morning. pic.twitter.com/hK0G1sFkNK
— Paul McArdle (@PaulatThePanel) September 11, 2019
"Stop telling people they need to pick up the phone" @Bullhorn CEO @artpapas
Consider how to leverage new #technology to be successful! #Bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/IEMFrJT1oM— Daxtra Technologies (@daXtra) September 11, 2019
Low unemployment is driving the adoption of automation and the pace is picking upāhumans are hard to find. #BullhornEngage @Bullhorn @BullhornUK @artpapas pic.twitter.com/JHPRY6HXdw
— Gordon Burnes (@gordonburnes) September 11, 2019
'In 2030 governments will become stricter, because of privacy. As a recruiter it might be harder and harder to reach out to someone you don't already know.' – @artpapas #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/dYg3djV2Yf
— Werf& (@werfen) September 11, 2019
Remember the introduction of job boards? of VMS? of @LinkedIn? Day 2 of #BullhornEngage London kicking off with some reflections on the past, present and future of recruitment with @artpapas! pic.twitter.com/fodElR4pBQ
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Women in Recruitment Luncheon
Leah McKelvey,Ā Bullhornās VP of Global Enterprise Strategy & Operations, led Wednesday’s #womenINrecruitment luncheon with an executive panel of industry veterans, Dinette Koolhaas, VP and Managing Director Kelly EMEA, Persol Kelly Asia Pacific board of directors, and Tara Ricks, Principal at Elite Squared (a former Chair of APSCo and MD at Randstad), about their career journeys in recruitment and lessons learned along the way to set the tone for a candid conversation.
#BullhornEngage London is all about the #PowerOfPeople, so we will be hosting a #WomenInRecruitment luncheon as part of this celebration. Be sure to register and save your space today: https://t.co/hLdxzxGVwA pic.twitter.com/AljKSEDCUI
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 7, 2019
So grateful to learn firsthand from so many powerful #ladyleaders who have opened the door for others to enter. Thanks for sharing your experiences @dinetteCH & @tararicks_elite at our #womenINrecruitment #BullhornEngage luncheon! pic.twitter.com/URDbomZmkQ
— Leah McKelvey (@LMcKelvey) September 11, 2019
Some highlights from Day 2 @ #BullhornEngage London 2019. VMS & Automation, Women In Recruitment and an early morning Keynote from our CEO! #BullhornEngage #EngageLondon2019 pic.twitter.com/c1rNbwcCHL
— Loick PirĆ©s (@LoickPires) September 11, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed the lunch, thank you for having me ladies! Very inspiring talks from Dinette & @tararicks_elite #ladyleaders #WomenInRecruitment
— Dan McGuire (@dan_mcg) September 13, 2019
Breakout Sessions
Day two of Engage featured a handful of can’t-miss sessions including a panel focused on innovation featuring Petar Divjanovic, DEKRA Arbeit Group; Zaidy Ramirez, K2 Partnering Solutions; Dave Hannah, Capita Resourcing; and moderated by Bullhorn’s Shaun Weise.
'What to watch out for when it comes to ageism: language ('energetic', 'digital native'), imagery (appeal to full spectrum of workers) and practices (targeting of ads).' – @jrandellkhan #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/CcoMc0qw29
— Werf& (@werfen) September 11, 2019
One of the final sessions at #BullhornEngage London today looks at older workers as an under-utilised source of talent. Check out what @jrandellkhan has to say! pic.twitter.com/TJyDbs0HIU
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
76% of large firms have to use VMS portals. Over half are dissatisfied with that business. #bullhorn VMS Sync can solve that problem. #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/byOQaBEOVe
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Panel discussion on recruitment tech at #BullhornEngage. Brian Cunningham from @AllenRec flying the Irish flag. Thanks to @rich_bullhorn for the invite. pic.twitter.com/TPEkeIs4yM
— Paul McArdle (@PaulatThePanel) September 11, 2019
Interesting panel discussion on #recruitment tech at #BullhornEngage.
Good to see @daxtra on @AllenRec's and @PetroplanGlobal's technology ecosystems! pic.twitter.com/ZvGp2MOT2e— Daxtra Technologies (@daXtra) September 11, 2019
.@shaunjweise leading a session w/ @pdivjanovic @zaidyae @davehannah337 w/ real ex: on what theyāre testing now (hint: training data) #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/azNe6g7Nr8
— Leah McKelvey (@LMcKelvey) September 11, 2019
In a panel session at #BullhornEngage London, @zaidyae weighs in on the importance of C-Level involvement when it comes to internal innovation of #recruitment businesses! pic.twitter.com/lAVRxCRYpa
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
.@pdivjanovic at #BullhornEngage London 2019 discussing the importance of investing in #innovation and how to empower #recruiters, improving adoption! pic.twitter.com/eA5U8KM795
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Today Iām at the #bullhornengage Evolution of staffing leadership workshop! Some great tips about what type of C-Suite you should invest in. #engagelondon pic.twitter.com/orymabxFsZ
— Niomi Cowling (@NiomiCowling) September 11, 2019
The importance of embracing technology and #DigitalTransformation at exec or C level is a key theme at #BullhornEngage London today. Check out what @mlwhitmer thinks! pic.twitter.com/rPvSxc8K4p
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Breakout sessions are kicking off day 2 at #BullhornEngage and we're talking about the evolution of leadership in #recruitment! What do you think is key to providing a great client experience? pic.twitter.com/NRcB34NjkF
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Silos are a thing of the past, itās all about collaboration, working collectively, better communication – irrelevant of job title! We can all be called VPās but working to peopleās strengths, skills & business requirements.#BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/F7m3p2lfEH
— Barbara Kolosinska (@BK_CandM) September 11, 2019
Dr. Macia Goddard General Session
For the second year in a row, neuroscientist Dr. Marcia Goddard took the stage at Engage London. And for the second year in a row, she blew away attendees, this time with a compelling session focused on the science of stress and why it’s actually a good thing to have in your life.
The calm before the stress š Almost time to get on this stage and share some science! #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/J6gpL0hzPF
— dr. Marcia Goddard (@MarciaGoddard) September 11, 2019
Front row seat for the amazing @MarciaGoddard – weāre so happy to have her back at #bullhornengage š pic.twitter.com/cesNFBpqv5
— Anna (@a_tuts) September 11, 2019
Wise words from @MarciaGoddard at #BullhornEngage London – when it comes to dealing with stressful situations you need to change the way you interpret those situations! pic.twitter.com/UCk1xcHzPA
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
This should be interestingāāthe goal is to convince you not to try to eliminate stress from your lifeā @MarciaGoddard begins her talk at #bullhornengage @BullhornUK pic.twitter.com/8LBCw4Ox18
— Gordon Burnes (@gordonburnes) September 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/HannahMLenane/status/1171738865926856704
.@MarciaGoddard takes to the stage at #BullhornEngage London to talk all things stress in #recruitment! pic.twitter.com/LFSfNzsvMm
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
The neuroscientist @MarciaGoddard speaking on stress on the #BullhornEngage stage this morning. Very interesting talk. pic.twitter.com/fmQKJSlAom
— Paul McArdle (@PaulatThePanel) September 11, 2019
Amazing session. @MarciaGoddard causes of stress in recruitment and how to maximise performance. Stress is good! #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/DWhN2RuEz0
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Thank you @Bullhorn, thank you hype girl @LMcKelvey and all the amazing people behind Engage. I had a blast, you are the best! #bullhornengage #almosthome pic.twitter.com/BtEuOgySdt
— dr. Marcia Goddard (@MarciaGoddard) September 11, 2019
Vision for Innovation
Led byĀ Matt Fischer, Bullhorn President and CTO, andĀ Rhys Bateman, Bullhornās Senior Product Marketing Manager, the Bullhorn team delivered another impressive Vision for Innovation presentation showcasing the immediate roadmap and aspirational advancements in the product lineup.
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.@therealbhcto kicks off the Vision For Innovation at #BullhornEngage London 2019 – get ready to be inspired! pic.twitter.com/1dhgivLkzU
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Does this process look familiar? This can take up to 20% of a recruiterās day! @therealbhcto is back on stage to show us how #automation can make a difference in the #recruitment process. #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/EUp9Vx9365
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Sales, Recruit, Onboard and Pay & Bill on a single platform. @rhysbateman shows how the power of the #bullhorn platform will enable your teams to #runasone. #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/03NM34UIZD
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Wow! Our native mobile app, Bullhorn Mobile, has been downloaded by 17k users with 225k active sessions! #BullhornEngage pic.twitter.com/trJaI1y4od
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Jake Lambert Closing Comedy Session
The two-day conference came to a conclusion on Wednesday afternoon with an enjoyable stand-up performance from UK-native comedian, Jake Lambert. Jake fell into a career as a stand-upāafter gaining a following on Twitter under the pseudonym @LittleLostLad, he decided to put down his iPhone and pick up a microphone, and it has proven to be a great choice.
Jake Lambert @LittleLostLad tying up another amazing #BullhornEngage London with a good laugh at the #Engage closing comedy session! pic.twitter.com/Ykwz4T91XS
— cube19 (@cube19hq) September 11, 2019
Wrapping up #BullhornEngage London 2019 with the very funny @LittleLostLad š pic.twitter.com/bLjihFH8nI
— Bullhorn UK (@BullhornUK) September 11, 2019
Thank You to All Who Made Engage London 2019 an Incredible Experience!
Couldnāt have been possible without the leadership of @a_tuts. Thanks to the small army of volunteers that delivered the incredible experience. #bullhornengage pic.twitter.com/pks7A7kP6Z
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Closing out #bullhornengage @PeterLinas many thanks to our clients and partners for making the conference such a success. See you all next year! pic.twitter.com/kffkLXtbop
— Andy Ingham (@Andyingham2) September 11, 2019
Cheers to @a_tuts on launching her first #BullhornEngage London! Set bar high šš» @BullhornUK pic.twitter.com/pDCXdfUQVF
— Leah McKelvey (@LMcKelvey) September 11, 2019
Thank you @Gerkingnrf! Delighted that you had a fab time at #BullhornEngage. https://t.co/9PxrT6921T
— Ann Swain (@AnnAPSCo) September 12, 2019
Save the Date: 15 September 2020! Join us next year!
Join us in 2020 at any (or all) of our three Engage conferences around the world!
Sydney – 4th March, 2020 | Austin, Texas – June 17 – 19, 2020 | London – 15th September 2020
Thatās a wrap! #BullhornEngage London 2019 is officially over. Canāt wait to see what Engage 2020 will bring #London #Sydney #Austin @BullhornUK @PeterLinas pic.twitter.com/KpXRElZtbH
— cube19 (@cube19hq) September 11, 2019
Make sure youāre part of the action next year byĀ registering today for Engage London 2020 to guarantee the lowest rate possible!