Missing Recruitment Targets? This Changes Everything.

Missing Recruitment Targets? This Changes Everything..

by Howard Greenwood, 14th January 2026

Missing your recruitment targets by March? You’re not alone. In this strategic planning masterclass, recruitment experts Howard Greenwood and Dave Pye reveal the critical mistakes recruitment leaders make in Q1 and exactly how to avoid them.

Discover why 81% of recruitment agencies fail to fill the jobs they work on, and learn the data-driven approach to setting achievable targets that your team actually believes in. This isn’t about working harder—it’s about building the right infrastructure for sustainable growth.

🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
✅The #1 mistake in recruitment target setting (and how to fix it)
✅How to evaluate if your ideal client profile still serves you
✅Turning 12-month visions into actionable 90-day sprints
✅ Accountability frameworks that prevent the February slump
✅ Why your strategy might be perfect, but execution is failing
✅ Building vs billing: the foundation most agencies ignore
✅ Prioritising as a leader when everything feels urgent
✅ Carving out time for leadership development
✅ The human elements AI can’t replace in recruitment

Perfect for recruitment agency owners, recruitment leaders, and anyone scaling a recruitment business who wants to make 2026 their breakthrough year.

Ready to transform your recruitment business? Visit www.jumpadvisory.com for a free 60-minute mentoring session.

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What’s your biggest challenge in Q1 planning? Are you struggling with target setting, team accountability, or finding time for strategic work?

Please leave a comment below and let’s resolve it together. And if you want a free 60-minute strategy session to work through your specific challenges, head to www.jumpadvisory.com – we’d love to help you make 2026 your best year yet! 🚀

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction: Strategic Planning for 2026
3:45 Critical Mistakes in Target Setting
8:20 Evaluating Your Ideal Client Profile
17:10 Creating Actionable 90-Day Plans
22:50 Accountability Frameworks That Work
27:15 Prioritising as a Recruitment Leader
33:20 Leadership Development Under Pressure
40:50 The One Thing to Implement in 48 Hours

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