Join us at IHR Live Manchester — an event that’s bigger, bolder, and more insightful than ever.
#LiveMCR26, the ultimate one‑day exhibition for in‑house recruiters in the North West, is set to bring fresh energy, new ideas, and countless opportunities for teams who are ready to push boundaries and discover better ways of recruiting.
While you’re there, don’t miss Sarah Sturgess and Sarah Taylor‑Forbes as they lead our workshop: Your candidate experience isn’t broken. It’s beige.
We’ll be exploring a key question: Is your candidate journey bringing your employer brand to life at every stage — or is it quietly fading into the background?
In this hands‑on session, you’ll map your current experience, uncover the colours at the heart of your employer brand, and pinpoint the moments where things start to feel a little… beige.
Because when candidate experiences lack clarity and character, they don’t just blend into the background — they stop people truly seeing who you are. Together, we’ll explore how a more human, more inspiring journey can help people feel confident, informed, and connected from the very first interaction.
Expect energy. Expect interaction. Expect colour.
With paint swatches, glue sticks, and pens at the ready, you’ll step away from the screen, roll up your sleeves, and reimagine what a vibrant, memorable, meaningful candidate journey could look like — one that reflects your culture honestly and empowers people to thrive.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
• See your candidate journey with clarity — identifying where it feels unclear or uninspiring.
• Connect your employer brand to real moments — bringing purpose, personality, and inclusion into every stage.
• Reimagine key touchpoints creatively — using hands‑on exploration to design a more vibrant, human experience.
• Prioritise meaningful improvements— building a simple, actionable roadmap for a more memorable candidate journey.
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