2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently – from Access

This blog from Access is part of our 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently series.
 
As we approach 2026, recruitment agencies across the UK are asking a vital question: What needs to change to stay competitive? Whether it’s technology, people, training, marketing, or client relationships, the answer lies in how agencies adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape – one increasingly shaped by AI, automation and data intelligence.
Agencies are transforming their operati