In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Mims Davies MP, Minister of Employment. They discuss the labour market, the DWP and REC partnership and the new youth hubs which will support candidates with the required skills for employment. In this episode, tune in to hear: • About the level of demand and shortages in the economy • More on employment opportunities and the ways people are able to progress within organisations • How the government is committed to supporting people into fulfilli...
Nov 02, 2021•11 min
In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Seb Maley, Chief Executive of Qdos Contractor. They discuss IR35 legislation changes, how the market will reshape and potential challenges that companies may face. In this episode, tune in to hear: *About the trends over the last 12 months and how organisations have responded to regulatory changes *More about the competitive environment and how companies are using a positive IR35 approach to benefit them *The benefits and disadvantages of the CE...
Oct 19, 2021•22 min
Listen to our latest episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, as our Chief Executive Neil Carberry is joined by Michelle Mellor and Laura-Jane Rawlings. They discuss social enterprise and opportunities for young people, including what tools can give the next generation a step up on the career ladder.
Oct 05, 2021•42 min
Overview: Listen to our latest episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, as our Chief Executive Neil Carberry is joined by Nicholas Harrison. They discuss Nicholas' journey into counselling, helping individuals find their way in the labour market and happiness in the workplace. In this episode, tune in to hear: *The changes in the industry around mental health and wellbeing *About occupational counselling and the support it provides, led by the individual *The differences between authentic con...
Sep 21, 2021•25 min
Listen to our latest episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, as our Chief Executive Neil Carberry is joined by Nicki Pritchard. They discuss the overall direction of ED&I and the commitment that Senior Leaders need to have towards this integral part of the business and how to attract the best talent. In this episode, tune in to hear: How you can make ED&I a core value in your company, the wider business strategy, and how to attract and retain staff. How to empower staff members about...
Sep 07, 2021•31 min
Listen to our latest episode as our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Denis Pennel and they discuss the labour market and sectors that were affected by the pandemic, and how temporary staffing workforce provides opportunities and solutions.
Aug 24, 2021•36 min
Listen to our latest episode as our Deputy Chief Executive Kate Shoesmith interviews Julia Ross and they discuss her career journey in recruitment, service ethics and how to build growth. In this episode, tune in to hear: *How to make economic changes work to your advantage and stand out in the crowd *How to provide clients and candidates engagement, reassurance and deliver the required service *Why company culture and ethic can bring the best of out of people, boosting passion and drive
Aug 10, 2021•40 min
Listen to our latest episode as our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Phil Sellick and they discuss how technology will change the industry and the opportunities and potential threats that could arise from this change. In this episode, tune in to hear: About Artificial Intelligence and machine learning Ways enhanced automation can transform and shape your recruitment business How the pandemic has helped to push technology and what this tells us about the future of the industry The capacit...
Jul 26, 2021•32 min
Tune in to our latest episode as our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Amanda Simpson, CEO and Founder of SVC Solutions. Listen in as they discuss Amanda’s journey through recruitment and running her own business, the lessons learnt whilst recovering from recession and how to change your mindset from survival to business growth. In this episode, tune in to hear: *About the recession recovery cycle and how to help your business bounce back *How to adapt to the growing changes in business and the impo...
Jul 13, 2021•28 min
In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Paulo Canoa, CEO of GI Group UK. Listen in as they discuss Paulo’s career to date, the differences between candidate profiles and the focus in recruitment companies in the UK and internationally.
Jun 29, 2021•28 min
In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Tina McKenzie, CEO, Staffline Ireland and Deputy Chair of Policy and Advocacy, FSB UK. Listen in as they discuss how the economy is changing, and how to meet the expectations of the future of work for business and staff alike, following on from Brexit, Covid and other issues. In this episode, tune in to hear: Ways to deal with the new demands that your business can face and how to satisfy your client How to demonstrate the value of the collectiv...
Jun 15, 2021•35 min
In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Tim Cook, Group CEO of nGage Specialist Recruitment. They discuss building a recruitment business back better and stronger following the pandemic, and the strategies that should be in place. Tim also talks about bringing AI into the recruitment space in a structured way, the robotic processes and automation that nGage now have in place and their ability to significantly curate more traffic than ever before.
Jun 01, 2021•32 min
In our latest Talking Recruitment podcast, Gary Wills joins Neil to discuss why he decided to start a recruitment business at a time of uncertainty during the pandemic, and the steps he took to turn things around after a difficult year. Gary took part in a charity fun run for the NHS Charities, where he ran from Nightingale London to Nightingale Birmingham on his treadmill which led to TV exposure. This gave Gary a leap in confidence and he set up a not-for-profit support group FurLearn, to give...
May 18, 2021•21 min
Steve Guest, Director, Coach, Mentor & Author of Top Biller: The Life of a Recruiter shares practical ways to add value and support recruiters by using tools which empower and inspire you to deliver. Listen to our podcast with Steve and Neil, as they discuss recruitment hurdles, the issues and challenges that you can face along with how Steve took it upon himself to become a coach and set up a recruitment mastery programme.
May 04, 2021•27 min
Featured speaker: Joanne Lockwood, founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen Joanne joins Neil Carberry to discuss our industry's role in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. You'll hear about practical steps that your business can take to enable D&I, and to drive the UK’s productivity. Tune in to hear: • How we can be more diverse and inclusive as an industry and as employers • The importance of tackling and mitigating bias in the recruitment process • Potentially changing the selection pr...
Apr 20, 2021•32 min
Featured speaker: Michelle Flynn, CBT Practitioner & Certified Health Coach Recruitment will always be a sales business. As we navigate the path of recovery, how can business leaders help their people adapt to the new world of work and deliver against their high targets while providing excellent mental health and well-being support? We spoke to REC business partner and CBT Practitioner & Certified Health Coach Michelle Flynn on the practical steps agency owners and business leaders can t...
Mar 24, 2021•27 min
Featured speaker: Carmen Watson, Chair, Pertemps Network Group “Young people and women have been hardest hit by the pandemic, so businesses are really going to have to look at how they can embrace those particular populations and how they can bring them into the workforce of the future”. Carmen Watson, Chair, Pertemps Network Group COVID-19 certainly has left a lot of casualties in the labour market, but thanks to recruiters, UK productivity is increased by an estimated £7.7 billion a year by im...
Mar 08, 2021•32 min
Featured speaker: Steven Cooper, Co-Chair, Social Mobility Commission "What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were about 14?" Recent guidance by the Social Mobility Commission highlights this as the single most important question to ask your candidates or staff to assess their socio-economic background. Where are you with your social mobility strategy? We spoke to Steven Cooper, Co-Chair of the Social Mobility Commission to share his guidance and insights on how businesse...
Feb 23, 2021•29 min
Featured speaker: Andrew Chamberlain, Director of Policy, IPSE We know that the new IR35 rules are coming into effect in April 2021. Organisations like the REC and The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) have been pushing for a delay to this legislation. While we continue our work behind the scenes, it is imperative that all parties in the supply chain are fully aware of their obligations and the implications of non-compliance. We spoke to IPSE's Director of Pol...
Feb 09, 2021•37 min
Featured speaker: Martin Jackson, Head of Employment Taxes & Training, Croner Taxwise Limited On 6 April 2021, IR35 rules in the private sector will change. How prepared are you? Martin Jackson, Head of Employment Taxes & Training, Croner Taxwise Limited joined Neil Carberry to discuss the upcoming changes, who it applies to and how it affects recruiters. If you're looking for a detailed walk-through of IR35 and have questions around the risks and technicalities, this is a must-listen di...
Jan 27, 2021•34 min
Featured speaker: Lorraine Laryea, Recruitment Standards Director, REC In our first Talking Recruitment podcast of 2021, Neil Carberry is joined by REC's new Recruitment Standards Director Lorraine Laryea to discuss the current hot topics in recruitment - Brexit and COVID-19. Lorraine provides clarity on some of the most frequently asked questions by REC members related to: • Brexit and Data Protection (GDPR) • Brexit and Right to Work for EU citizens • COVID-19 lockdown and it's impact on our i...
Jan 13, 2021•24 min
In the episode Neil Carberry on giving evidence to the APPG on loan charges for their work on understanding the role of Umbrella companies. "The government need to look at how Umbrellas should be regulated and create a fair and ethical playing field." "We have a really robust industry and this is reflected in the 2019/2020 UK recruitment industry status report. The total industry GVA in 2019 is up 8% from 2018." Kate Shoesmith The status report out on 16th December is an insight into the shape a...
Dec 15, 2020•28 min
"Pre-pandemic, only 15% of job vacancies were able to reference any form of flexible working in the job vacancy. What we found [post-pandemic] is that the increase has been minimal. It's now 22% of job vacancies in the UK over this year on aggregate are now showing that it's possible to work flexibly from the point of hire." As a recruiter, how do you approach conversations about flexible working with your clients? We spoke to Emma Stewart, Co-founder and CEO of Timewise, UK's leading flexible w...
Dec 08, 2020•23 min
"It's not just what we can do during global pandemics, but how we handle life in general." Anthony Gruppo, CEO of Marsh Commercial. This has been a unique year. Next year will come with its own share of challenges for new and established leaders. But the key thing that'll determine how you come out of the other end is resilience. Anthony is a visionary and thinker around leadership issues as well as a published author. His take on leadership is inspirational and practical. Tune into his discussi...
Nov 18, 2020•29 min
How can businesses facilitate the transition for candidates in a post-COVID-19 world? How can the employability and recruitment sectors work together to benefit job seekers? We were joined by Tony Carr, Director of 4front partners, and Jo Ingold, Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Business & Law of Deakin University, to share expert findings from their research on employability programmes and the role of 'collaboration' between both sectors to bring forward positive re...
Nov 03, 2020•25 min
"I think there'll be a need to plan for some connection that is more social, more human - on both sides - as we go through the journey of attraction and onboarding." Tech has changed the way we connect with our employees, but also how we build new relationships with future talent. Hear Jayne Haines, Senior Vice President, Talent Leadership and Organisation Development of GSK discuss how they have adapted their people strategy during the crisis to connect with current employees and worked with ke...
Oct 27, 2020•21 min
The recent crisis was a catalyst that accelerated tech adoption across our sector and many others. But how can we take tech innovation beyond video conferencing and online candidate screening? We spoke to PwC UK's Director of AI and REC2020 keynote panellists Rob McCargow to learn more about the advantages of automation and AI in recruitment. Tune in to our latest podcast to hear about: • PwC UK's AI journey • Application of AI in recruitment • Impact of tech on onboarding • The role of technolo...
Oct 21, 2020•29 min
How are client expectations changing and how can recruiters change their operations to meet them? What lessons can we learn from international businesses who used this crisis as an opportunity to innovate? We spoke to Rhona Driggs, Chief Executive Officer of global staffing specialists Empresaria Group on the key lessons they learnt during the crisis and what advice they'd give to fellow recruitment businesses. Tune in to hear about: • How the pandemic has affected the Empresaria Group • How the...
Oct 13, 2020•25 min
Employees are the backbone of any successful business. Ever considered 'employee ownership' as a succession strategy for your recruitment business? We spoke to the Chief Executive of Employee Ownership Association Deb Oxley OBE. She thinks employee ownership unleashes the power of ownership in an individual and explains what makes employee ownership a popular way of managing succession. But how do you get started? Deb was joined by Neil Smith MBE, Managing Director of Kinetic Plc, an employee ow...
Sep 29, 2020•33 min
With the Brexit deadline looming large, what is your game plan for survival? Thinking international is a great starting point, and there are plenty of success stories in the recruitment fraternity where you can gather inspiration from. One such example is Gattaca, an international recruitment business with more than 800 staff across the world. Hear Gattaca's CEO Kevin Freeguard share his advice and business lessons on how you can plan your future including: • Gattaca's outlook on sectoral shifts...
Sep 22, 2020•23 min
