Naughty, Nice, or Just Inefficient? The Leadership Mindset Shift Recruitment Needs in 2026 with Alison Humphries & Zoe Jephtha

Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, where we’re shaking things up, just a little. This time, our host becomes a guest, as Alison Humphries hands the mic to Zoe Jephtha to reflect on the year so far, unpack the challenges facing recruitment businesses in 2025, and introduce a new way for leaders to assess where they stand. It’s a conversation about performance, leadership, and how to take the real lessons of 2025 and turn them into smarter, sharper planning for 2026.   🚨 Alongside this episode, Recruitment Leadership has launched a brand new website, featuring a free-to-use Recruitment Business Health Check tool, designed to give you real-time insight into your business performance, from commercial health to operational efficiency.   Together, Alison and Zoe explore:   🎯 What the best recruitment businesses are doing differently right now 🎯 Why some agencies thrived in 2025, while others struggled to stay afloat 🎯 The problem with chasing outputs (and how to shift your focus upstream) 🎯 How the Recruitment Business Health Check Tool works, and what Red, Amber and Green scores really mean 🎯 The biggest mindset shift successful leaders are making before 2026 🎯 And what definitely belongs on the “Naughty” and “Nice” lists this year…   Whether you're planning for growth, navigating challenge, or just want a clearer sense of where your business stands, this episode is packed with practical takeaways - and a few hard truths.   💡 Plus: Hear why inputs matter more than ever, and how even small changes in mindset or leadership rhythm can transform outcomes next year.   🧰 Take the Benchmarking Tool now  - https://bit.ly/4rEDe1R   If you’re ready to look forward, but start with a little reflection, this episode is your starting point.   Want to discuss this topic further with Alison?    💬 Email her at [email protected].