A regular podcast featuring the leading thinkers from across the recruitment and business world, in conversation with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry. *The views expressed by guests on the REC's Talking Recruitment podcast are not those of the REC and reflect the individual's personal opinions.
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The REC's Good Recruitment Campaign podcast looks at the world of HR and recruitment in the UK and around the world.
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Episode 46: Mastering the negotiation game: the RAD approach
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Giles Morgan, Founder and Managing Director of REC business partner Kahvay. Kahvay are a negotiation training, coaching and consulting provider, on-hand to help you become a skilled negotiator. They discuss the art of negotiation with a focus on the RAD (Relationship Awareness Demand) approach. Learn how to s…
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Episode 45: Leading beyond limits: innovating recruitment and retaining top talent.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Andrew Tallents, Leadership Coach and Founder of Tallents Partnership. They discuss the importance of staying ahead of shifting client expectations and ensuring you retain top talent. In this episode, we discuss: What issues businesses can face when relying too heavily on outdated recruitment methods and fail…
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Episode 44: Debunking new and existing technology (AI/ML) and should recruiters be worried?
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In this episode, Kate Shoesmith talks to John Buyers, Partner and Head of the International AI team at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what makes artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) different from any other technology and how UK businesses should manage their own use of AI. We discuss: What makes artificial intelligence or machine le…
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Episode 43: Why #TempWorkWorks for individuals, for business and for the economy
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Shazia Ejaz, Campaigns and Insights Director here at the REC. They discuss our newest campaign ‘Voice of the worker’ and why temporary work is a vital part of today's labour market; driving economic growth and getting people into work. In this episode we discuss: Why #TempWorkWorks for individuals, for busine…
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Episode 42: AI in recruitment: boosting efficiency, reducing bias and shaping the future
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Founders Gary Elden and CEO Dan Malka of Hire Genius, a cloud-based recruitment business toolkit provider which aims to help recruitment agencies of all sizes streamline their operations. They discuss the role and the opportunity for enhancing efficiency by using AI in recruitment. In this episode we discuss:…
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Episode 41: Global recruitment insights: Transforming relationships and expectations in the UK.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Rhona Driggs, Chief Executive Officer of Empresaria. They discuss the global perspective on UK recruitment and what the primary differences are between the market in the UK and in other locations, like the US. In this episode we discuss: The profile of the Empresaria’s business and where it’s headed. The fund…
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Episode 40: Driving a winning business: Business development for high performance!
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In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Brad Shackleton, Motivational Sales & Leadership Coach. They discuss the current issues impacting new business growth in recruitment and how to get your team match-fit for winning new profitable clients and business. In this episode we discuss: The leadership challenges facing recruiters right now when winnin…
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Episode 39: Your General Election analysis and what it means for recruitment
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In this episode, we bring you a special edition of our Talking Recruitment podcast with REC campaigns and policy experts Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive and Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive. They discuss the results of a momentous General Election, what it means and its impact on the UK recruitment industry and labour market.…
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Episode 38: Navigating economic challenges: late payments, contract risks and insurance strategies
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In this episode, Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer steps in for Neil Carberry to talk to Peter Stoll from REC business partner Marsh Commercial. They discuss whether the economic climate is leading to clients' late payment of invoices and the potential risk of bad debts. In this episode we discuss: Are clients imposing more string…
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Episode 37: Talent talk: navigating education recruitment challenges
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Gary Williams, Chief Commercial Officer from Welsh member New Directions. They discuss overcoming challenges and finding the right talent for the education sector within the devolved nation. In this episode you’ll hear about: How to overcome the top recruitment challenges HR leaders face…
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Episode 36: Navigating recruitment challenges: skills shortages and upskilling
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In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sarah Wright, Director - Indirect Sales at REC business partner TotalJobs. They discuss the findings of the Hiring trends index produced by TotalJobs.Von Recruitment & Employment Confederation
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Episode 35: Mental health and your journey unique: begin building resilience
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This podcast discusses mental health and suicide, which may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Seek support if needed.In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Mike Duma, advocate for mental wellbeing in the workplace and founder of Miindset, a personal wellbeing companion app. They discuss how destigmatise and high…
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Episode 34: Thriving through turmoil: mastering wellbeing in high-stress times
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In this episode, Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO, steps in for Neil Carberry, to talk to Katie Maycock, Founder of Get Your Sh*t Together and GYST Wellbeing. They discuss the importance of wellbeing during times of high stress and high pressure all year around, not just during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. In this episode we discuss: Why it's important f…
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Episode 33: Domestic abuse and the roles and responsibilities of employers
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sharon Livermore MBE, Founder & DA Campaigner and Ayesha Fordham, Membership & Partnerships Manager at the Employer’s Initiative on Domestic Abuse. They discuss the impact of domestic abuse on employees and the important role employers play to both victim and perpetrator. In this episode…
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Episode 32: Is Tech and AI going to take over the recruitment industry?
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Miles Beckwith, Assistant Director at the Department for Business and Trade. They discuss the importance and impact of technology on recruitment and professional services. In this episode we discuss: Why the Government sees professional services firms like recruiters as a priority to the…
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Episode 31 Navigating the April legal changes that will impact your business and workers
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In this episode, Kate Shoesmith, Deputy Chief Executive steps in as host, to chat to Lorraine Laryea. REC’s Chief Standards Officer, to make sense of the important legal changes that came into effect in April 2024. In this episode we discuss: How to use rolled up Holiday Pay and the impact of this legislation The impact of the increase to National …
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Episode 30: Creating business advantage through strong recruitment partnerships
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to REC’s Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer. They discuss the importance of high-quality recruiter services, how to build strong relationships outside of the hiring process to support the long-term growth of businesses and how to use the Aim Hire guide/toolkit as a recruite…
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Episode 29: Empowering change: unveiling workplace activism and trends in recruitment and beyond.
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In this episode, REC Deputy Chief Executive, Kate Shoesmith steps in for Neil Carberry to talk to Dan Robertson Global MD at FAIRER Consulting. They discuss the current trends driving change within the business and how grassroots activism within the workplace is driving ED&I changes from the workforce up. In this episode we discuss: The current tre…
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Episode 28: REC Manifesto: Dynamic labour markets for growth
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Shazia Ejaz, REC Campaigns and Insights Director. They discuss why publishing our Manifesto was vital for the election year ahead and the important key asks that drive change for the labour market.Von Recruitment & Employment Confederation
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Episode 27: Decoding social mobility and its impact on recruitment
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sarah Atkinson, Chief Executive of the Social Mobility Foundation. They discuss why social mobility is so important and how socioeconomic background can impact recruitment. In this episode find out: How recruiters can support social mobility and ensure their clients are reaching candidat…
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Episode 26: Breaking barriers: navigating change in recruitment & STEM
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Matthew Howard Wragg, CEO at Gattaca. They discuss how the recruitment industry has changed over the last 10-15 years and how Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in STEM is driving economic change. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The level of EDI in Engineering over the last 10-15 …
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Episode 25: Navigating tomorrow – futureproofing for 2024 and beyond in recruitment.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO at the REC. They discuss how the recruitment industry is looking and how businesses can set themselves up for success in 2024. In this episode, you’ll hear about: the latest research data and what it tells us about clients' appetite to hire What should be at th…
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Episode 24: Neurodiversity and the recruitment industry
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Steven Ingram, the founder of Neurodiversity Together. They discuss how the recruitment process can be fair to everyone and enable neurodivergent people to thrive. In this episode you’ll hear about: What an adapted recruitment process can look like, and how a neurodivergent recruitment p…
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Episode 23: Employee engagement in the age of tech and behavioural change
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Fraser Duncumb, CEO of Wotter Group. They discuss the power of positive employee engagement led by data decision-making and in the face of accelerated change. In this episode you’ll hear about: Employee engagement in the age of AI Intergenerational differences in the workplace The import…
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Episode 22: The Barriers, the Mistakes and the Successes of recruitment.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Alex Arnot, board advisor for 35 companies and creator of Founderz. They discuss the barriers, the mistakes and the successes that stop recruitment owners and their business from thriving. In this episode you’ll hear about: The top 3 challenges we see facing recruitment owners today. Our…
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Episode 21: Unpacking hiring trends, early careers, and quality of living
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Raj Lal, Senior Director of Commercial UK at Totaljobs. They discuss the impact of uncertain times on the young workforce and the factory driving candidates to relocate for viable work opportunities. In this episode you’ll hear about: The latest findings from the Totaljobs Hiring Trends …
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Episode 19: Reducing age bias in the recruitment process
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In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to John Kiernan, Employer engagement and network manager at the Centre for Ageing Better. They discuss reducing age bias and enabling recruiters to start the conversation. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How to reduce age bias in the recruitment process. How the original GROW research re…
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Episode 18: Breaking barriers through transforming the recruitment process.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Gareth Parry, Programme Director for Employability at Maximus. They discuss the current labour marketing and how we as recruiters can think differently about the recruitment process to enable all to succeed. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How the Maximus restart scheme is blossoming…
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Episode 17: Mastering digital platforms and future-proofing recruiter skills for tomorrow
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Hung Lee, Recruitment expert and Curator of Recruiting Brainfood. They discuss the shift in recruitment practices due to the emergence of digital platforms and the skills recruiters will need in the new world of technology. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The influence emerging digit…
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Episode 16: The importance of relationships in a developing recruitment market
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n this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Emily Summerhayes, Director at Hoop Recruitment. They discuss the importance and critical impact that forming lasting relationships can have on recruiters' success in the sector. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The importance of forming relationships throughout the recruitment process…
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Episode 15: The power of technology in recruitment
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Neil Curry, Sales Director at Target Recruit and REC business partner. They discuss the landscape technology offers, their challenges and the pathways businesses should take in the digital transformation journey. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The basics a company needs in place for…
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Episode 14: Professional service and efficient technology for delivery.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd the founders of NorthStar People. They discuss recruitment process outsourcing (RPOs), managed service programmes (MSPs) and how to allow business leaders the headspace to fully embracethe professional development of the sector. In this episode, you’ll hear ab…
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Episode 13: Masterclass - Recruit - The Savage Way
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Episode 13: Masterclass - Recruit - The Savage Way In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to legendary recruitment expert Greg Savage. They discuss the upcoming masterclass UK tour, and the insights recruiters can expect to digest in the sessions. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The insights recruiters can expect to find out…
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Episode 12: Enforcing excellence: The power of labour market enforcement
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Hannah Slaughter, a senior economist at the Resolution Foundation. Hannah discusses labour market enforcement, its importance and how it can be improved to drive standards. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why labour market enforcement is an important issue for both workers and employ…
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Episode 11: Understanding and navigating success in the US recruitment market
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In this episode, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy CEO, talks to Josh Gitman and Miranda Ashley, both Co-founders of LGWS a US based provider of solutions for onboarding & paying contractors. Josh and Miranda discuss how to navigate expansion into the US recruitment market and what success in the US looks like. LGWS is a US based Employer of Record servic…
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Episode 10: The impact of the Current UK contingent staffing landscape
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Mark Kieve, CEO at Pixid UK & Ireland. Mark discusses the challenges and opportunities that have arisen due to economic shifts, changes in employment trends, skills shortages and high inflation. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How the impact of the current UK contingent staffing land…
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Episode 9: How the industry can retain and support employees through perimenopause & menopause
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Helen Tomlinson, Head of Talent Development at The Adecco Group and the UK’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion, as appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions. Helen shares her experiences of supporting women across the recruitment industry and how, in her new role as Menopa…
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Episode 8: The LSIPs: A local skills improvement plan driving change for the local community.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Chris Fletcher, GM LSIP and Policy Director at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. They provide an insight into how the local skills improvement plan is being implemented in the Greater Manchester area, what the local skills improvement plan enables and how it’s different from …
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Episode 7: How technology, well-being and freedom of movement are changing the industry.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Sarah O'Connor, Correspondent and columnist at the Financial Times. They discuss how technology, wellbeing and the impact of freedom of movement have created challenges for the workforce and employers. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The top challenges facing individual employees a…
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Episode 6: How local skills programs can benefit the community and businesses.
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In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Dr. Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight and Intelligence in the Economic Delivery, Skills and Communities Directorate at West Midlands Combined Authority. They discuss the biggest challenges associated with local and regional skills shortages. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: The Lo…
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Episode 5: Health and Support: Engage with your employees without breaking the bank.
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive interviews Steve Johnson, Growth Leader of Commercial Workplace Savings at Mercer Marsh. They discuss the key requirements needed by employers to retain, engage and motivate employees. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: The challenges being seen by SME businesses and the need to adapt to cha…
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Episode 4: Adopting effective wellbeing practices the workplace
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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive interviews Suhail Mirza, Non Executive Director at Newcross Healthcare and a global speaker and coach on inner wellness. They discuss wellbeing in the workplace in high pressured roles, the need to step back and assess how to maintain healthy practices and how to help individuals to flourish. Tune…
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Episode 3: The challenges for this year’s Spring Budget
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In this episode, Neil Carberry interviews Samantha Beggs, our very own Campaigns and Government Relations Manager at the REC. They discuss the politics, economics and labour market drivers that will be informing Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget announcement on 15 March. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: The challenges…
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Episode 2: What does it take to become a neuroinclusive recruiter?
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Guest speaker:• Ed Thompson, CEO and Founder, Uptimize Our recent research in partnership with neurodivergent training experts Uptimize revealed some astonishing findings about the state of neuroinclusive recruitment in the UK. We surveyed REC members to understand the level of awareness of neuroinclusive recruitment practices within organisations.…
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Episode 1: Future of work: Could flexibility hold the key to solving the skills crisis?
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Guest speaker:• Mark Thompson, Group Head of Sales, SonovateAs we navigate ongoing skills shortages and a cost-of-living crisis, how can you ensure your business stays attractive to top talent and clients? Gone are the days where the option of work from home was seen as a "perk". So what does it take to entice highly skilled workers and remain comp…
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Ep 22: Looking ahead to 2023: Where do the opportunities lie for recruiters?
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Guest speaker:• Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO, RECOur latest Recruitment Industry Status report (RISR) demonstrates the huge role recruitment and staffing firms have played in driving the recovery from the pandemic. Our industry made 22.4 million temporary / contract placements and 540,000 permanent placements in 2021.However, ongoing skills shortages…
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Ep 21: Digital transformation and the future of labour market
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Guest speaker: • Richard Skellett, Founder of Globalution GroupAs we approach the end of this year, there is a lot to reflect on. But it's also time to think about what our market will look like in the coming years. Our annual industry status report 2021/2022 shows the vital role the recruitment industry has played in the economic recovery, at a ti…
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Ep 20: Holiday pay in recruitment: Navigating the technicalities
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Guest speaker: • Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Employment, JMW Solicitors LLP On 20 July 2022, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel regarding the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay for employees with irregular working patterns.We spoke to Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Emplo…
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Ep 19: Championing inclusive recruitment during times of skills shortages
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Guest speakers• Nicola Inge, Employment & Skills Director, BITC • Hayley Tatum, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer from AsdaEquality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) isn't a corporate craze that'll disappear in a few years. What can be missing is not realising the commercial benefits of being a truly diverse and inclusive organisation. Being …
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Ep 18: How to up your talent sourcing game: Tips from a global talent sourcing trainer
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Guest speaker:• Vanessa Raath, Head CheerleaderA recruiter wears many hats during their career - from being a marketer building brands and deploying marketing strategies to source the best talent, to forging long-lasting relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. As Global Talent Sourcing Trainer and renowned Keynote Speaker …
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