It Takes a Village: Recruiting the Production Power Behind the UK’s Biggest Events
While the public sees the lights, the music, and the main stage, industry insiders know the tru...
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The job search is broken - here’s how Live Recruitment are changing it
Ironically, job hunting can often feel like a full-time job. From endless hours trawling through...
From Fans to Frontline: Why Gen Z Is Powering the Outdoor Events Industry
Every summer, the UK transforms into a hive of outdoor events: festivals, marathons, touring fo...
The Experiential Boom: Why Outdoor Event Talent Is in Higher Demand Than Ever
Experiential is no longer a buzzword – it's the future of live events. And with that shift, the...
Powering your projects: How Live Recruitment delivers exceptional freelance talent
In the competitive events industry, clients need staffing partners who deliver speed, expertise ...
The UK event industry freelance evolution
The UK events sector long relied on a blend of permanent and contract staff. In 2019, the total...
The current landscape: Freelance talent and in-demand skills
The freelance market in the UK remains large, with around 4 million independent professionals n...
Events on the rise: Live Recruitment expands to meet soaring freelance demand
Live Recruitment, the UK’s largest specialist events recruitment agency, has announced a signifi...
Why event organisers turn to freelancers: Agility, flexibility and scalability
Events are inherently project-based, often requiring rapid turnarounds and specialised skill set...
The recruitment mistakes costing you great event candidates (and how we solve them)
Recruiting the right talent is crucial - especially in the fast-paced, dynamic world of events. ...
The remote reversal: Why going back to the office isn’t working
Over the past few years, the events industry – like many others – has undergone a major shift in...
Salary Shifts: What’s Really Changed in the Events Industry for 2025?
Each year, Live Recruitment’s Salary Survey offers a window into the real-time movements of the ...
Beyond the Payslip: Why Benefits Define Employer Attractiveness in 2025
With competition for top talent at an all-time high, the conversation in 2025 has shifted from s...
Talent in Transition: How the Events Industry is Adapting to a Changing Workforce
The traditional approach of hiring based on like-for-like industry experience is fading fast. I...
Hybrid is Here to Stay: Flexibility as the New Foundation of Work Culture
Hybrid working is no longer an emerging trend - it’s now embedded in the events industry. But i...
Why Ethnic Diversity Doesn’t Equal Inclusion
Representation alone isn’t the finish line. While ethnic diversity is growing in the UK events i...
Representation vs Reality: Why Diversity Isn’t the Same as Equity
Diversity stats don’t tell the full story. On paper, the UK events industry appears progressive ...
Let’s Build an Industry That Reflects the World We Serve
Diversity is about people. Inclusion is about impact. And the events industry must now shift its...
Ageism – The Last Acceptable Bias?
Diversity conversations rarely mention age - but they should. Older professionals are being edge...
The Pay Gap Starts Before the Offer
Pay equity issues don’t begin at payday — they start the moment a candidate names their salary e...