Cracking the Work-Readiness Code

Supporting Student Success in a Shifting Early Careers Landscape

Shifting early careers landscape

Students are entering the workforce with confidence gaps, missing soft skills, and unrealistic expectations. Employers are feeling the pressure to adapt. If you’re responsible for attracting and developing early careers talent, this session is for you.

 

Join us for an insight-packed discussion on what “work readiness” really means in 2026 and how you can future-proof your strategy.

 

Wednesday 28 January | 9.30 - 11.00am GMT

Location: LHH | 10 Bishops Square, London, E1 6EG

 

 

What you'll learn:

 

  • The reality check: What employers are seeing now vs. what students are experiencing
  • Closing the gap: Why readiness is a shared responsibility, and how to make it work
  • How organisations are building trust, inclusion, and long-term success into their attraction strategies

 

 

Why attend?

 

  • Exclusive data and trends
  • Practical frameworks you can implement immediately
  • Real-world examples of early talent engagement that deliver results

 

Don't get left behind. Seats are limited, secure your spot today and stay ahead of the talent curve in 2026.

Register

Speaker panel

We're delighted that we'll be joined by the following experts on the 28 January to share their insights.

Stephen Isherwood

Joint CEO of the Institute of Student Employers (ISE)

Alexis Curtis-Harris

Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, LHH

Tristan Moakes

Strategy Director, LHH

 

Stafford Long is now LHH

Stafford Long, an award winning employer brand and recruitment marketing creative agency is now part of the global LHH brand.

 

LHH brings together traditionally siloed talent solutions, becoming your single partner across the employee journey. From recruitment and branding to upskilling, leadership development, and career mobility, we help you turn talent into a competitive advantage.

 

Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

LHH. A beautiful working world.

 

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