The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes sits down with Hong Kong–based entrepreneur Mark Francis—an exited founder, recruitment leader, and HR tech innovator.Mark shares his journey from accidental recruiter to building and exiting multiple businesses across Asia, including executive search firms and a fintech platform supporting contractor funding. He dives into the evolution of recruitment tech—from spreadsheets and landlines to LinkedIn and now AI—and what it really means for recruiters today.The conversation tackles the realities of AI in hiring: from AI-generated CVs to automation challenges, bias concerns, and why human EQ still matters more than ever. Mark also shares predictions for the next 2–3 years, including the rise of side hustles, entrepreneurial recruiters, and new wealth creation models.Plus, practical advice for founders looking to scale and exit—why contractor books matter, how to build defensible niches, and what opportunities exist in fast-growing Asian markets.Expect honest insights, global perspective, and reassurance that recruitment isn't going anywhere—it's just evolving.Who this episode is for:Recruitment founders scaling or planning an exitRecruiters navigating AI and tech disruptionAnyone interested in global hiring trends (especially Asia)Aspiring entrepreneurs in recruitment or HR tech

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes sits down with Leo Harrison, founder and CEO of Chapter 2, to explore what it really takes to build high-performing recruitment teams and scalable talent solutions.Leo shares the journey behind Chapter 2 — launched just weeks before COVID — and how his experience scaling global teams (including growing Oliver from four people to 3,000 employees across 40 countries) shaped his approach to modern talent acquisition.The conversation dives into the evolution of recruitment models, from traditional agency approaches to embedded talent solutions, AI-powered recruitment tools, and employer brand strategies that help companies attract top talent at scale.Leo also reveals the leadership principles that drive his business: radical transparency with teams, the importance of innovation, and why founders must stay “positively paranoid” about change to avoid being left behind.Lysha and Leo discuss how to define and retain “A-players”, including the key traits Leo looks for when hiring: resilience, curiosity, customer obsession, and strong communication. They also tackle burnout in recruitment and how great leaders support high performers when they're struggling.Finally, Leo opens up about balancing founder life with family, sharing the mindset practices, personal values, and marathon running that help him stay grounded while scaling a global business.

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes speaks with Natasha Klymczuk, founder of Kelham Partners, about her journey from an unexpected start in nursing to building a retained recruitment business in the global chemicals sector.Natasha shares how a chance interaction with a recruiter led her into the industry, how her background in sales shaped her recruitment approach, and why retained search became central to her business model. She also reflects on launching Kelham Partners in 2025 and the realities of stepping away from a salaried role to build something from scratch.Natasha also talks about launching her own podcast, Speciality Sessions, sharing why she recorded an entire first season early on and how podcasting has helped her connect with leaders across the chemicals industry while strengthening her brand in a new business.If you're considering launching your own recruitment business, transitioning to a retained model, or building influence in a niche sector, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical lessons.

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes is joined by Lucy Robinson, Founder & CEO of LCR International.Lucy shares her journey from FMCG recruitment into building a truly global, specialist search firm focused exclusively on senior appointments within the fresh produce industry. With clients in 22 countries and a team spanning the UK, South America and Asia, she offers a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to lead a hybrid and international recruitment business.From launching in December 2019 on the brink of COVID, to navigating shifting global supply chains, Lucy talks candidly about resilience, mindset and the realities of scaling as a founder with a young family.Key themes include:Building and protecting culture across remote and hybrid teamsLeading across time zones and navigating cultural differencesWhy continuous personal development is non-negotiable for foundersMoving from contingent to retained searchPractical automation wins (AI note-takers, CRM integrations, outreach tools)Where AI helps recruitment – and where it absolutely shouldn't replace the human touchLucy also discusses her podcast, Behind the Fruit, spotlighting leaders and innovators in the global fresh produce space.

In this powerful episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes is joined by Mel Knight and Naomi Hewitt, Co-Founders of Action Potential Performance, to tackle one of the biggest questions facing our industry right now: are we investing enough in people?From the decline in trainee hiring to the over-reliance on experienced billers, Mel and Naomi unpack the commercial pressures recruitment leaders are facing – and why short-term thinking could be costing businesses their future growth.Drawing on backgrounds spanning neuroscience, operations, sales and leadership, they explore:Why Gen Z's relationship with communication is reshaping recruiter skillsetsThe growing confidence gap in early-career consultantsCoachability, curiosity and resilience as the new “DNA” markers of top recruitersThe real impact of hybrid working on culture, training and retentionWhy top billers don't automatically make great leadersHow leadership blind spots, lack of L&D budgets and poor management are driving attritionThe conversation also dives into fractional L&D models, safe spaces for leadership development, and why even Mel and Naomi invest in their own coach to sharpen their edge.This is a candid, forward-thinking discussion about building sustainable recruitment businesses — not just profitable ones.

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes speaks with Sam Hameed, Co-Founder of SPG Resourcing and Director of SPG Intelligence, about challenging recruitment's traditional playbook.Sam shares how SPG has built a technical recruitment model that prioritises credibility over clichés. Every consultant receives a £2–2.5k annual training budget to gain real industry certifications — and internal engineers technically interview candidates before they're submitted to clients. The result? Higher success rates, reduced time-to-hire, and stronger client trust.But the real disruption? Moving away from commission-first thinking.Sam explains why SPG is transitioning toward running each recruiter's desk as a profit centre — giving full visibility of desk costs, break-even points, and profitability. Instead of focusing purely on top-line fees, consultants are rewarded on sustainable profit and long-term value.The episode also explores:Post-2023 market realitiesCommercial accountability in recruitmentBuilding a tech-enabled services groupDeveloping stronger, more credible recruitersWho This Episode Is ForRecruitment founders rethinking commission modelsAgency leaders navigating tighter marketsTech recruiters wanting deeper industry credibilityConsultants who want to think like business ownersA candid, commercially focused conversation about elevating recruitment standards.

In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes is joined by global talent sourcing trainer and international speaker Vanessa Raath for a refreshingly practical conversation about AI in recruitment.This isn't another hype-filled AI episode. Instead, Vanessa shares how recruiters can use AI intentionally to remove admin, save hours each week, and refocus on what truly drives success in recruitment – human connection, relationships, and personal brand.They explore why recruiters must “up their human” to stay ahead of AI, how to avoid shiny-tool syndrome, and what recruitment leaders should be thinking about right now as the industry settles into the next phase of AI adoption. Vanessa also shares insights from working with recruitment businesses globally, meeting 100+ AI vendors, and helping teams choose tech that actually improves time-to-hire rather than adding complexity.The conversation also covers launching and scaling a recruitment business, building a brand that creates inbound opportunities, the future of LinkedIn and sourcing tools, and why passionate curiosity is the most important skill recruiters can take into 2026 and beyond.Who this episode is for:Recruitment founders, agency leaders, solo recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, and anyone feeling overwhelmed – or left behind – by AI in recruitment.

This week Patrick Flanagan the Founder of Clarence George joins the podcast, to unpack nearly two decades in recruitment and the long-term strategy behind building a high-performing specialist agency.Patrick's journey started with a business degree and graduate scheme before he fell into recruitment - initially working in Accounting & Finance, then pivoting into the actuarial market back in 2010. He shares what it was really like navigating the credit crunch, a period that rocked the recruitment industry and reshaped how he thought about resilience, risk, and specialism.Founded in 2019, Clarence George was always built with a clear end goal: to create a super-niche, high-end recruitment business focused on fully qualified professionals who remain in demand regardless of market cycles.Six years on, Patrick reflects on:Scaling a small-to-medium specialist agency from startup to £1m annual turnoverExpanding into overseas markets while remaining London-basedOperating a hybrid working model with flexibility at its coreWhy top-end contingency recruitment still works when done properlyThe conversation also dives into:Why choosing the right niche is critical for long-term successHow to research and pivot strategically without losing momentumWays to future-proof your recruitment career or businessWhy face-to-face relationship building is still the OG move in a digital-first worldConnect with Patrick here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbflanagan/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor:Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast..Our Partners:Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Allicia Birch is the founder of 4tify, a specialist recruitment agency serving the new-build residential construction market across the UK and US.Allicia shares her journey of launching an agency in a challenging market, offering pragmatic, no-nonsense advice for anyone who's thinking about starting a business, or trying to gain traction when conditions aren't easy.We dive into:How Allicia has intentionally protected her mindset as a founderThe role of leadership, resilience, and self-awareness in building something sustainableWhy friendship and strong relationships sit at the heart of her successThis episode is packed with honest insights for founders, recruiters, and leaders navigating uncertainty—especially those building businesses from the ground up.

This week, we're joined by Louise Davey, founder and owner of White Label Recruitment—engineering and manufacturing recruitment specialists since day dot. From the very beginning, Lou has stayed true to her niche while intelligently pivoting across markets when needed, building a business that's both focused and resilient.Based in Manchester (with seriously impressive offices), Lou leads a team of 20 of whom have been with the business between four and thirteen years. Her approach to people, culture, and leadership clearly works.In this episode, Lou shares:• Her strategy for creating a strong, values-led culture• How she looks after her people and why low attrition isn't accidental• What it really takes to retain a team long-term in a high-pressure industry• Why focus matters when building a specialist recruitment businessThis is an inspiring, practical conversation with a business owner who has built something sustainable by putting people, clarity, and culture at the heart of everything she does. A must-listen for recruitment founders and leaders who want to grow without burning out their teams, or themselves.Connect with Louise here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-davey-0573647/

This week, we're joined by Marie Pegram - Managing Partner at TC Group - one of the UK's top 20 accountancy firms and a specialist advisor to the recruitment sector. Leading offices across Letchworth, Huntingdon, and Cambridge, Marie brings a rare combination of deep financial expertise and real, hands-on understanding of how recruitment businesses actually operate.In this episode, Marie breaks down what the past year has really looked like behind the numbers, what TC East does differently for recruitment businesses, and why “real-life finance” matters more than ever in a challenging market.We cover:• The current state of the recruitment market- what the numbers are telling us versus the headlines• Predictions for 2026 and what financially resilient recruitment businesses will be doing differently• Benchmarking days and practical financial insight - why context matters more than spreadsheets• What recruiters and business leaders can do right now to strengthen performance, margins, and decision-makingIf you're a recruitment founder or leader who wants clarity, control, and confidence in your finances - and insight you can actually act on—this episode is essential listening.Connect with Marie here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariepegram/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor:Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast..Our Partners:Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

This Week's Episode: How I Achieved an Ultra-Processed and Refined Sugar-Free LifeKicking off the new year with personal solo episode from the host herself. Lysha shares her journey to becoming ultra-processed food (UPF) and refined sugar free. This isn't about perfection, fads, or quick fixes - it's an honest reflection on what prompted the change, how the transition really felt, and what it's taught her along the way.In this episode, Lysha opens up about her personal journey, the mindset shifts required to change long-standing habits, and the realities of adopting a lifestyle that goes against much of modern food culture. She talks through what she eats, how she navigates everyday choices, and the lessons learned from removing UPFs and refined sugar from her diet.Whether you're curious about making small changes, considering a full reset, or simply want to hear a real, unfiltered experience, this episode offers practical insight, encouragement, and perspective for starting the year with intention.Are you on the same journey?

Welcome, all the way from New York City, Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group and host of #thePOZcast. Adam shares his journey from a 15-year career in marketing to becoming a boutique staffing firm owner and seasoned recruiter. He discusses the power of leveraging industry expertise, integrating AI tools like Newt for workflow automation and the evolving role of recruiters in the age of technology.Lysha and Adam explore how emotional agility, active listening and evaluating problem solving skills are key in both recruitment and personal development. They also touch on the concept of “lifequakes,” sharing personal stories of resilience and transformation. Rounding out the episode, Adam offers insights into his podcasting success, stressing preparation, consistency, and authentic connection. This conversation is a rich blend of industry expertise, human insight and forward looking advice for recruitment professionals.Connect with Adam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/www.thePOZcast.com-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

To entertain you all over the Christmas break, we thought we should bring back some popular episodes, from Season 5...Greg Savage is making his THIRD entrance back on the show- his first was back in 2020 which put our podcast on the global map; and he is BACK, bringing his knowledge of the recruitment industry to every single recruiter listening.Board adviser, Speaker around the world, even an Author - with an audience of 350k followers on LinkedIn; Greg delves into the topic of creating and keeping target audiences on LinkedIn as a recruiter - whether that being as a leader or all the way to being a starter/newbie recruiter. Advising to steer away from the "likes" obsession and "viral" achieving posts if that doesn't get you the engagement from your wanted audience. It is all about ROI! Lysha asks Greg in this episode: what does a top biller look like to YOU in 2025? The question is - What do you think Greg's views are?...The understanding of AI in Recruitment can be misunderstood; "it will replace recruiters", "AI can do it all". Greg proves in this episode the good can't be replaced, if you adapt, make the changes & don't hide behind the digital. AI can do it "all" but finding what humans can do better is the key.Greg is visiting the UK soon and hosting a few REC master classes in Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Mastering How we balance AI & Recruitment with human influencing skills. If you are interested to attend the event, link to Book is here - https://bit.ly/42gI6Qw and remember to mention the Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast if you do:)To conclude, this episode is full of everything you need to know and has much to learn from. Delving into hiring strategies, how to build plans for success and in Greg's book with what works and the mistakes of starting a new business. There is absolutely no-one like Greg in the industry, and he is a total legend, Enjoy... Connect with Greg here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpsavage/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

This week, we're joined by fellow Northerner Paul Sharpe of NorthStar People— Business Coach, Business Mentor, RPO Consultant, NED. Trusteeand one of the most respected voices in recruitment and leadership. Paul's journey into recruitment wasn't planned; after starting out in retail back in 2002, he found his way into an industry he's since helped shape from the inside out.In this conversation, Paul brings clarity, perspective, and straight-talk to a sector navigating constant change. Drawing on decades of experience advising businesses at board level, he shares what leaders should really be focusing on right now to protect their future.We cover:• Who we should be spotting for the future talent pool- and what potential really looks like today• The current recruitment landscape and which companies are setting themselves up to win long-term• Paul's honest take on RecTech - what adds value and what's just noise• How to build and maintain a positive mindset in high-pressure environments• Why training still isn't being prioritised - and the cost of getting it wrongThis episode is a must-listen for recruitment leaders, founders, and managers who want to think beyond short-term wins and build resilient, people-first businesses that lastConnect with Paul here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sharpe-business-advisor/----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

This Week's Episode: Predictions for 2026 from an Exited Female Founder with Wendy McDougallThis week's episode is with the incredible Wendy McDougall, founder, trailblazer, and the powerhouse behind Firefish, one of the most respected CRMs in the recruitment industry. Wendy has built, scaled, and successfully exited a business in a space where few female founders have paved the way, and in this episode, she opens up about the realities behind that journey.We dive into Wendy's story, how she built Firefish by putting data at the heart of the recruitment process, and why a CRM isn't just software, but the engine that drives a modern recruitment business.Key topics we explore:• Buying behaviours in RecTech• The true value of data - and why most agencies still aren't leveraging even half of what they have• What the cost of candidate acquisition really is - and what recruiters overlook when calculating ROI• Predictions for a successful 2026Connect with Wendy here https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymcdougall/----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Revealing How to Win on LinkedIn AND Beat the Algorithm with Jem BevanThis week, the brilliant Jem Bevan joins the podcast for the second time! Jem is the founder of SocialJems and the go-to expert for all things LinkedIn - joins us to break down what's really happening on the platform right now. She's lifting the lid on the strategies that still work, the ones that don't, and how to stay ahead of LinkedIn's constant changes.This week's episode covers: • The truth about LinkedIn's current algorithm - what's changed, what's tanking reach, and how to rise above the noise• Personal branding• Upcoming LinkedIn verification changes—what's coming, what it means, and how creators and businesses should prepareIf you want to show up smarter, get seen by the right people, and finally understand how to play the LinkedIn game properly, this is an episode you don't want to miss. connect with Jem here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jem-bevansocialjems/----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

In this special solo episode, the host steps behind the mic to reflect on launching the show and everything she's learned along the way. With five seasons now under her belt, she shares her most valuable tips, the real pros and cons of running a podcast, and the advice she wishes she had when she first started. From the early days - when industry legend Greg Savage helped put the show on the map in Season 1 - to the lessons earned through experience, this episode is an honest, practical guide for anyone curious about starting a podcast or looking to take theirs to the next level.-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast..Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Nitin Sharma, Founder of Rectools and host of RecTalk, joins Lysha Holmes to explore the evolving recruitment industry, the importance of ethics and resilience, and the true meaning of success. Nitin shares his journey from launching and scaling a recruitment business to facing failure, which ultimately inspired him to create Rectools, a whole of market directory designed to help others avoid similar mistakes. Nitins' podcast has become a major success, reaching 100,000 Youtube subscribers, a first in the recruitment world. Their conversation touches into the ethical challenges within recruitment, including issues like kickbacks, referral incentives, and influencer driven practices. Nitin expresses his frustration with these trends and reaffirms his commitment to transparency and integrity. Both agree that the current business climate demands resilience, adaptability, and self awareness. Nitin openly discusses his own experiences with anxiety and depression, explaining how focusing on the present has helped him stay grounded through adversity. Moving beyond commercial targets, the pair redefine success as something measured not by money, but by values, behaviours, and impact. Concluding this episode, Nitin and Lysha discuss the future of recruitment, highlighting a shift towards consultative, solution driven practices that prioritise authenticity and collaboration over transactional gain. Their conversation ultimately reinforces that true success lies not in financial performance, but in honesty, resilience, and the ability to uplift others.Connect with Nitin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Lysha welcomes back Hannah Morrison, Legal Director at Brabners, for an insightful discussion on the Emplacement Rights Bill — a topic that has sparked significant interest since October 2024. Lysha highlights Hannah's previous appearance on the podcast, where they explored restrictive covenants, noting it was one of their most popular and engaging episodes. This success prompted Lysha to invite Hannah back for a deeper dive into the evolving landscape of employment law. Taking on the self-proclaimed role of the “thick person,” Lysha aims to ensure the conversation remains accessible to all listeners seeking to understand the bill's implications for leaders, business owners, and recruiters.Hannah clarifies that while the bill outlines a framework for substantial changes — including proposed reforms to unfair dismissal rights and paternity leave — much of the detail will be developed through secondary legislation and public consultations taking place in autumn 2024. She emphasises the importance for employers and HR professionals to stay informed as these consultations progress, as the final legislation could significantly reshape employment practices in the UK.The conversation then shifts to the umbrella company sector and the government's ongoing concerns around tax evasion and compliance. Hannah and Lysha discuss how the recording and release timeline of the episode aligns with a crucial period of consultation, during which the government is proposing new measures to tackle malpractice in the industry.To mitigate risk, Hannah advises agencies and business to:Strengthen their due diligence procedures.Consider implementing real-time reporting software.Partner exclusively with umbrella companies that are members of recognised trade bodies.She also highlights that umbrella companies may soon fall under the regulation of the employment agency standards inspectorate and could be required to obtain licensing, introducing a new level of oversight within the sector.Connect with Hannah here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-morrison-27b28530/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Moira Davies, co-owner of The Drop Off, a cafe, shared office and event space in Lancashire. Moira shares how her parents transformed a derelict building into a vibrant, multi use space that now includes shops, a café, and office areas. The café is coming up to their 10 years mark. They discuss how workspaces have evolved, with many people now working remotely, in hybrid setups or returning to offices. Lysha also talks about her own business journey, which includes running a café, coworking space, event venue, and social media content business. She started at 16 by renovating and selling furniture, then expanded into content creation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Moira manages content for several clients and uses an AI scheduling tool called Motion to stay organised.She emphasises the importance of supporting local food businesses and valuing simple, locally sourced meals. In recruitment, Lysha focuses on flexibility, creativity and autonomy, moving away from rigid traditional models. She also encourages diverse hiring, especially for people with interests in sports and other hobbies that foster teamwork and growth.Lysha highlights the importance of supporting introverts and young professionals in the workplace, especially post pandemic. Moira advocates for patience, flexibility and creating safe environments for employees to grow. Finally, she stresses that sticking with a role longer can often lead to greater rewards, countering the trend of frequent job hopping.Moira isn't on LinkedIn but feel free to follow The Drop Off cafe on all platforms.-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

Lysha welcomes back her second cousin, Anthony Tasgal (known as Tas), for a wide ranging conversation at the intersection of ancient philosophy and modern business. Tas introduces his latest book Classical Marketing, which draws on Greek and Roman Stoic wisdom to tackle contemporary challenges like job insecurity, AI disruption and climate anxiety. Together, they explore how timeless principles of human inquiry can offer clarity in an increasingly complex world.The episode involves conversations on the evolution of recruitment in the age of automation, where Tas presents a powerful Venn diagram connecting story telling, emotion, and memory as core to human connection and brand resonance. While AI continues to shape the future of work, Lysha and Tas champion the irreplaceable human qualities - empathy, humour and emotional depth,Tas also breaks down the fundamentals of behavioural economics, revealing how unconscious biases and emotional triggers influence decision making in business and beyond. The episode wraps with a discussion on emotional branding and the power of human stories. From marketing to recruitment, Lysha and Tas emphasise that people may forget what you said, but they'll never forget how you made them feel. With anecdotes, philosophy, and practical insights, this episode is a guide to building lasting human connections in an increasingly digital world.Connect with Tas here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastasgal/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Kyle Campion, LinkedIn Ghostwriter, explores his unconventional career journey from recruitment to LinkedIn ghostwriting. He shares how he began his career in recruitment in 2011 and co founded KCR Associates with his sister Rachel in 2015. Rachel now manages the recruitment agency; whilst focusing on roles in sales, customer service and commercial real estate. Kyle made a bold career pivot in late 2023 to pursue his passion for content creation as a LinkedIn ghostwriter and coach.Lysha and Kyle dig deep into the challenges and rewards of working with family, maintaining healthy boundaries and transitioning into a completely new industry. Kyle explains his ghostwriting onboarding and coaching frameworks, emphasising the importance of consistency, long term strategy and understanding the nuances of LinkedIn as a platform.The conversation touches on vulnerability in content, with both Kyle and Lysha sharing personal experiences about showing up authentically online. Wrapping up, they discuss how to balance authenticity with strategy in LinkedIn content, the evolving role of AI in content creation and the importance of maintaining a genuine voice. Whether you're in recruitment, content creation, or navigating a career shift, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. So...Connect with Kyle here - linkedin.com/in/kylecampion-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

A big anniversary has arrived so Lysha takes us through Qui Recruitments 20 year journey. Reflecting on the companies founding in 2005 and its growth rooted in flexibility, integrity and a candidate first approach. She shares how early success was shaped by meaningful relationships and timely connections and how the recruitment industry has evolved from a niche space to a dynamic, competitive arena.Lysha also delves into her personal career milestones, offering insights into the future of recruitment. She discusses the growing influence of AI and technology, while emphasising the irreplaceable value of authentic human connection. With a strong message about staying true to core values, she calls on recruiters to embrace change, remain agile, and champion integrity in an ever-evolving industry.QUI - Quality, urgency, integrity Follow Qui here -http://www.quirecruitment.co.uk-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Samantha Hunter, Managing Director of Recruitable Staffing Solutions, shares her remarkable journey from starting her first recruitment agency at the age of 27. She scaled her first business to over £2 million in turnover within two years before exiting five years later. Now, through her second venture focused on freight forwarding, Sam takes a more refined and purpose driven approach to recruitment.Sam reflects on her early career, including her transition from an HR path to excelling in recruitment sales and how her experience managing over 200 stakeholders led to the creation of her first business plan. After pitching the plan to investors and receiving four offers, she launched her company with confidence, crediting a well thought out business strategy as a key to success.Throughout the conversation, Sam opens up about the challenges of being a young female founder, particularly dealing with ageism and sexism in the business world. She emphasises the value of resilience and shares how those early struggles helped shape her character and leadership style. She also talks about the lessons learned from her first business and how those insights inform her decisions in her current venture.The discussion also explores the evolving nature of recruitment, with Sam offering thoughtful insights into hiring strategies, the importance of cultural fit and the value of building long term relationships. She discusses her plans to onboard apprentices and train the next generation of recruiters using creative, non traditional approaches like video content and social media engagement.Samantha and Lysha also dive into the topic of hybrid work, exploring the balance between flexibility and productivity and how trust and outcome focused performance are essential. They touch on the risks of burnout for young professionals and the importance of personal development in sustaining long term success.As the episode wraps up, Sam shares her views on the responsibility of today's leaders to create job opportunities for younger generations in a world shaped by AI and automation. Her passion for recruitment, people and creating meaningful career paths is evident throughout the conversation. This episode is packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, recruitment professionals and anyone navigating the challenges of leadership, growth, and change. Connect with Samantha here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahunter1/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Welcome, Tom Andrews, to discuss the evolving future of the recruitment industry. He shares the story behind launching Andrews Recruitment Group in 2024, focusing on niche sectors like engineering, manufacturing and construction. Despite market challenges, his first year exceeded expectations - tripling projected fees, thanks to strong client relationships and an authentic approach.Tom dives into the daily realities of running a solo recruitment business, highlighting the importance of consistency and structured time management, especially for those with ADHD. He also introduces Recxchange, his innovative new platform designed for recruiters to collaborate, share roles and candidates and harness AI for smarter matchmaking. With a 50/50 fee sharing model and a growing user base, Recxchange is already making waves.Together, Lysha and Tom explore the shift from competition to collaboration in recruitment, emphasising community, organisation and embracing tech driven solutions. A must listen for recruiters aiming to future proof their business and stay ahead of industry trends.Connect with Tom here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-g-andrews/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Abby McLeod, head of Aspire Recruitment, reflects on her 29 year career in recruitment, starting at Randstad and later leading regional operations at Brook Street. Her journey included roles across the UK and the US, eventually leading her to Aspire, a social enterprise focused on ethical recruitment and community reinvestment.In this episode, Abby outlined Aspire's collaborative approach with internal talent teams, offering services like temp to perm recruitment and onboarding. She also discussed their commitment to diversity and ethical hiring, including an upcoming presentation for the Good Employment Charter.Highlighting ethical recruitment practices, such as prioritising honesty over placement volume. Abby and Lysha emphasised the importance of building trust through transparent decisions, like withdrawing unsuitable candidates.They also explored hybrid working trends, using data from polls and reports to discuss its economic and operational implications. Finally, they stressed the value of personal, human centric recruitment strategies, sharing how f2f engagement and authentic storytelling on social media drive better outcomes and deeper client relationships.Connect with Abi here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-macleod/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Welcome to Season 6, opening this season with WIRL (Women in Recruitment Leadership). Joined by host & Co-founder Lysha, co-founder Alison Humphries, Zoe Jeptha and Melanie Sedgley. All reflect on the community's impactful first year, where each and every member explains their own experience of the growth and evolving of WIRL.The episode dives into the inspiration behind creating the network, the benefits of membership and key themes such as scaling recruitment businesses, cultivating future leadership and supporting both staff and solopreneurs. Lysha highlights the crucial role of investing in support teams and invites listeners to engage further by reaching out about the Recruiters Recruitment Pod.Let's go, Season 6 starts now!Connect with all here:Alison - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-humphries-hon-frec-75b1763/Lysha - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/Melanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melsedgley/Zoe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-jephtha/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

We are proud to announce Season 5 is officially completed, and we are following on to a new chapter for The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast.The growth of the podcast has been unreal and we are so grateful to...Of course our listeners, Our producer (Lilia Holmes & ex-producer Shannon Rowlands who trained Lilia up for this role), Our sponsor Paiger, Our partners: Diversity in Recruitment, Keybridge IT, Needs and... Our NEWEST partner, Bristow & Hardy! Watch this space #season6 -----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years' experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk

Kristie Perrotte, Founder of Thrive Recruitment Marketing, delves deep into the intersection of marketing and recruitment, breaking down why it's no longer enough to rely solely on personal branding. Kristie emphasises the importance of marketing accountability and measuring ROI, especially as recruitment becomes more data driven and complex.They both unpack the difference between personal branding and a full scale marketing strategy, with Kristie noting that while a personal brand can open door, especially in sales, it's just one ingredient in the bigger picture. Lysha jumps in with a baking analogy, likening personal branding to the eggs in a cake, while the full marketing strategy is the recipe that brings everything together.The conversation also covers scaling beyond the founder's brand, the role of strategic personal branding for leadership, and how executive profiling helps align public messaging with business goals. No more chasing viral posts - it's about creating purposeful content that aligns with company values.When it comes to recruitment strategy, they focus on the "three C's": candidate acquisition, client acquisition and internal headcount. They emphasise the value of setting KPIs, tracking conversions and reactivating dormant contacts instead of constantly hunting for new leads.To wrap it up, Lysha and Kristie explore the human side of marketing, discussing how relationships and referrals are still key. While automation and AI are powerful tools, they agree that the heart of great marketing is still creative thinking, strategic messaging and real human connection.Connect with Kristie here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristieperrotte/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor:Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners:Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Sonny Dickinson, shares his journey from early hospitality roles in London to becoming Director at Core Elevate, a division of Core Recruitment. Despite opportunities to pivot to tech, Sonny remained passionate about hospitality, leading the charge in quick service restaurant recruitment.He dives into the launch of Core Elevate, empowering his team through tech leadership roles and the evolving recruitment landscape. Sonny also opens up about humanising the candidate experience with his unique “cuddle afternoons” and the need for more empathy in the industry. Sonny and Lysha explore the future of hospitality recruitment, the power of niche branding and the importance of staying connected to people - both clients and candidates.Connect with Sonny here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonny-dickinson-b9b571109/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Shannon McKechnie, Managing Director of MBN Solutions and host of the A Class Act, about her 20 year journey in recruitment. Shannon shares how she began her career at Reed, spending 14 years in office services before pivoting to tech recruitment during the pandemic. After roles in a tech startup and Net Talent, she joined MBN Solutions, a niche data and AI talent partner with a growing presence in the UK, Europe, the US and ambitions for global expansion.The episode explores to the evolution of MBN, the launch of A Class Act, and the value of authentic, personal conversations in the business world.Shannon and Lysha emphasise the importance of using data not just to meet KPIs but to tell meaningful stories that inspire and engage teams. They discuss the shift toward data driven recruitment, highlighting how metrics like placement efficiency and average invoice value can drive better performance and employee engagement. Shannon also reflects on building a sustainable business, the significance of individual leadership narratives, and MBN's strategy for organic market growth, underpinned by data insights and a strong, ambitious team culture.Connect with Shannon here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmckechnie/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Welcome, all the way from New York City, Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group and host of #thePOZcast. Adam shares his journey from a 15-year career in marketing to becoming a boutique staffing firm owner and seasoned recruiter. He discusses the power of leveraging industry expertise, integrating AI tools like Newt for workflow automation and the evolving role of recruiters in the age of technology.Lysha and Adam explore how emotional agility, active listening and evaluating problem solving skills are key in both recruitment and personal development. They also touch on the concept of “lifequakes,” sharing personal stories of resilience and transformation. Rounding out the episode, Adam offers insights into his podcasting success, stressing preparation, consistency, and authentic connection. This conversation is a rich blend of industry expertise, human insight and forward looking advice for recruitment professionals.Connect with Adam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/www.thePOZcast.com-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Hannah Morrison, a Legal Director at Brabners, shares her expertise in recruitment law - focusing on advising businesses that hire temporary, contract and permanent staff. She emphasised the increasing use of employee ownership trusts to help recruitment companies unlock business value. Hannah also highlighted the importance of having strong legal documentation - including terms of business, shareholder agreements and employment contracts, even when a business is just starting out.Together, Lysha and Hannah discussed the value of establishing sound business processes to mitigate risk, recommending the use of trade bodies and resources like ChatGPT for drafting templates. They also underlined the need for restrictive covenants in employment contracts, noting that they must be reasonable and tailored to the role, especially after promotions. The conversation concluded with a discussion on balancing competition and business protection, advocating for fair employment practices and the potential of employee ownership models.Who would be interested in a follow up episode? Covering more of these topics...Connect with Hannah here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-morrison-27b28530/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Lysha Holmes shares three things every recruiter should do today without fail.She emphasises the importance of maintaining a consistent personal brand across all platforms, urging all recruiters to tailor their messaging while preserving authenticity. Lysha also advises recruiters to be open to new technologies but to adopt them thoughtfully, prioritising a full understanding and use of existing tools, especially CRM systems, before investing in new solutions. Most importantly, she highlights the enduring value of F2F interactions, encouraging recruiters to deepen relationships with clients and candidates through personal engagement and by offering market insights beyond just sharing CVs.Her insights aim to help recruiters at all levels build trust, deliver greater value, and attract top talent in a competitive market.Connect with Lysha here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Welcome Mike Winnet, known for successfully scaling and selling his e-learning company for £8 million. Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey, from working in startups to building his own business after feeling undervalued in his previous role. With strong financial planning and risk management, he created a solid runway that allowed him to transition confidently into entrepreneurship.Mike discusses his scalable content business model, which focused on creating engaging, reusable e-learning videos. He also explains how collaborating with skilled professionals, rather than going it alone, was key to his business success.The conversation also delves into authentic personal branding in the B2B space. Mike explains how targeting quality leads with high impact content is more effective than chasing large audiences. He contrasts content strategies aimed at brand growth versus those tailored for sales, illustrating this with a powerful case where he helped a client secure a year's worth of sales in just six weeks.Mike shares insights on leveraging client relationships to drive revenue, citing his work with Arsenal Football Club as an example. He explains how understanding industry specific challenges and using LinkedIn to connect with decision makers can open new business opportunities.Emphasising quality over quantity, Mike and Lysha discuss why sales focused content outperforms disposable social media posts. He explains how some of his older videos continue to drive significant sales and why he sticks to platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube for business growth.Finally, Mike outlines his targeted content marketing strategy. He highlights the importance of aligning content with revenue goals and creating solutions oriented messaging for recruitment companies focused on client acquisition, talent sourcing, and brand appeal.Connect with Mike here - www.linkedin.com/in/mikewinnet-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Helen Plumridge, Founder of Hypa Consulting, explores her evolution from recruiter to entrepreneur and her mission to support female founders in the recruitment industry. Helen shares her personal motivations, including her childhood ambitions, the influence of female role models and the backing of her husband and late father-in-law, which helped fuel her decision to start her own business.Lysha and Helen delve into the persistent barriers women face in entrepreneurship, from mindset challenges and lifestyle factors to the startling statistic that only 1% of female founders receive investment globally. They stress the power of visibility, mentorship and mindset in shifting this landscape and Helen shares a story of a female founder who triumphed over these hurdles.Wrapping up, the conversation turns practical, with actionable strategies to strengthen mindset and build resilience. From Jim Rohn's wisdom to the power of peer support, self-care, and exercise, the episode offers a holistic take on what it truly takes to thrive as a female entrepreneur in 2025.Enjoy the episode Connect with Helen here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenplumridge1/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Kerri-Ann Hargreaves, Founder of Consult Ka, explores the evolving world of recruitment, in this episode. Kerri-Ann shares her journey from finance to recruitment and how her business emphasises human connection in an industry often driven by numbers. Kerri-Ann and Lysha reflect on the importance of authenticity, both in social selling and personal branding and how a strong online presence can impact job prospects.They explore the shift from passive to active recruitment, the role of technology and cybersecurity, and the need for recruiters to balance personal relationships with innovation. Kerri-Ann also discusses the consulting side of her work and hints at relaunching her own podcast, Recruitment room 101.Connect with Kerri-Ann here -https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriannhargreaves/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Welcome Kath Reynolds, Director and Co-founder of Balance Recruitment, with a career spanning over 35 years in finance - 25 of which have been dedicated to recruitment finance, including senior leadership roles at Robert Walters in Sydney and New Zealand. Kath brings a depth of experience and insight into the financial foundations of the recruitment industry.The episode explored the vital role that financial understanding plays in effective leadership and business development. Kath emphasises that without a strong grasp of the numbers, a business lacks a reliable foundation. She explains that leaders must be aligned with individuals who not only understand financial data but can also communicate it clearly, enabling better strategy and decision making.Throughout the discussion, Kath and Lysha highlight the importance of treating individual recruiters as mini businesses, each responsible for their own margins, costs and commercial outcomes. This mindset fosters greater ownership and transparency, which in turn can lead to improved profitability. They also touch on the benefits of involving recruiters in back office processes to strengthen collaboration and drive efficiency.A key theme touched on is the structure of commission schemes. Both explore how incentive models should be aligned with market realities and payment terms. They advocate for systems where payments are made only after clients have paid, to avoid legal complications and encourage long term thinking. Kath shares her experience designing commission schemes that offer flexibility such as monthly or quarterly payments adjusted to invoice timelines whilst maintaining focus on the bigger picture.Kath addresses the growing need for commercial awareness within the industry. Recruiters should understand the financial implications of their work, including the cost of their desks and the revenue they generate. By equipping recruiters with this knowledge, businesses can cultivate a more strategic and financially literate workforce.Connect with Kath here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathreynolds1/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Donna Owen, founder of The Engine, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and expertise in sales and recruitment. Donna shares how she launched her business to support startups and tech companies, emphasising the importance of identifying real world problems and building clear, solution oriented messaging.The conversation dives into the challenges founders face when scaling their sales operations, particularly the transition from founder led sales to a repeatable, team driven process. Donna offers her approach as a fractional sales leader, helping companies build robust sales playbooks and shift from automation heavy strategies back to human-centered selling.Lysha and Donna also tackle the evolving nature of business development in the recruitment industry. They agree that cold calling is becoming obsolete, advocating instead for research driven, personalised outreach sometimes even using platforms like WhatsApp.The episode rounds out with candid discussions on learning from failure, fostering psychological safety in teams and strategies for growing a business through social media. Sharing her goals for expanding her presence on LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok, with helpful tips from Lysha along the way.Connect with Donna here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnalowen/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Welcome Alistair Collier, founder of The Altech Group, a technology change and transformation recruitment business launched in December 2023. Over 15 years of experience leading recruitment firms, Alistair shares what inspired him to strike out on his own and build a business rooted in purpose and community.Alistair discusses his strategic focus on regional tech markets, emphasising the untapped potential in local recruitment ecosystems. He believes in leading with emotional purpose, cultivating a mature, values driven company culture before scaling. Topics like EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and employee well being are central to his vision.The conversation also delves into Alistair's hiring philosophy, where financial prudence and team dynamics outweigh short term revenue gains. He candidly critiques past industry trends that favored profit over people and highlights his commitment to doing things differently.Beyond recruitment, Alistair is passionate about community building, particularly in Manchesters change and transformation scene, and the broader Lancashire digital space. Lysha and Alistair explore the role of authentic networking and the value of genuine engagement over transactional relationships.The episode wraps up with a discussion on authenticity in leadership, staying grounded in the realities of the market and how trust, values and meaningful connections define long term success in the recruitment world.Connect with Alistair here- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistaircollier/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Sanne Wouters, CEO and Founder of RevoData, shares her journey from law student to recruitment professional - working across Liverpool, London and Amsterdam before stepping into leadership as COO of Revo Data. She also runs Empowered by Sanne, a coaching business for founders and hiring managers.Their conversation covers high performance in recruitment with Sanne advocating for sustainable & consistent results over burnout driven peak performance. They discuss challenges in the industry, including unrealistic targets, poor data practices and the need for better communication & transparency. Sanne emphasizes the growing importance of data in recruitment and the value of genuine client relationships.The episode wraps up with thoughts on quality over quantity in candidate selection and a preview of the upcoming live event in London on July 3rd.Connect with Sanne here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/empoweredbysanne/Join us on 3rd of July 2025 at 5.30-8.30PM GMT: Sphere Digital Recruitment, 20 Red Lion St, London WC1R 4PS.Tickets link here: https://lnkd.in/eVpAF4Km-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Renuka Gundala, Founder & Director of Talent Grader LTD. In this episode she shares her, two decade long, journey in recruitment with a focus on executive search and senior roles in the not for profit sector. Starting Talent Grader during the COVID-19 pandemic, she initially provided talent assessments for recruiters and HR professionals then later expanding into executive search services for charities and purpose driven organisations, including B Corps.Renuka emphasises the thoughtful use of psychometric assessments, deploying them only when they serve a clear client need. She also created an online database to help users find the right assessment tools. Despite their potential, these tools are underused by recruitment businesses in hiring for their own teams.Her executive search approach is tailored and client focused, involving case studies, scenarios and occasionally psychometric tools. She values transparency and the human element in recruitment & underscores the recruiters ability to positively shape the hiring process. The conversation also explores equality, diversity and inclusion, acknowledging both ongoing efforts and the challenges posed by shifting political climates.In terms of inclusive hiring, Renuka advocates for empathy and simplicity recommending job descriptions list only 5–6 essential criteria to attract a diverse range of applicants. Her and Lysha stress the importance of designing thoughtful, inclusive recruitment processes that consider the candidate experience.The discussion concludes with advice for recruiters and business founders on building empathetic, inclusive, and value driven hiring practices, especially in the non profit sector, where diversity and mission alignment are key.Connect with Renuka here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renukagundala/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Rebecca Shannon, Founder of Complement Coaching, with nearly 30 years of Recruitment experience. Transitioned from a successful corporate career at Hays to founding her own consultancy and later becoming a personal coach. Her shift was driven by significant personal changes, including parenthood, caregiving and a divorce. She now focuses on self leadership coaching & helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves.Rebecca emphasises authenticity, especially for women navigating life transitions like menopause. She highlights that coaching is not just for fixing problems but also for supporting ongoing personal and professional growth. Key themes in her work include addressing negative self talk, embracing self awareness and taking small, practical steps toward meaningful change. Throughout she advocates for building strong teams, leaving a positive legacy and living intentionally.Connect with Rebecca here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-shannon/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Kieron Mayers, Head of Marketing at Paiger, explores the evolvement within recruitment, marketing and person branding. Kieron has 15 years of marketing experience in the recruitment industry, working in-house, as a consultant, and now as a recruitment tech product marketer, who we proudly have as a sponsor!In this episode, both reflect on their two-year podcast sponsorship, emphasising authenticity and diversity in content. Kieron highlights the challenges of crafting effective podcast ads and the need for fresh messaging. The conversation shifts into repositioning Paiger as a business development platform for recruiters, stressing market alignment and continuous innovation. They underscore the strategic importance of personal branding, particularly for business leaders and discuss how networking and visibility drive long term recruitment success.Kieron also addresses common misconceptions about marketing in the sector, advocating for a broader, long term view that targets both active and passive audiences. They touch on the ROI of LinkedIn marketing and how their product helps recruiters build lasting client relationships.Connect with Kieron here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieronmayers/https://paiger.co/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Lysha Holmes interviews Abbie Heywood, Founder and principal of The ATeam Dance School. Mentioning her remarkable journey from a dance teacher to a thriving business owner. Abbie reflects on her early days teaching street dance, the creation of the A Team within a different business, and her decision to launch her own dance school in 2018. Over the past seven years, her school has expanded to two branches in different locations, diverse class offerings and a strong community ethos.The episode explores the mindset shifts required to move up to leadership, drawing parallels between the worlds of performing arts and recruitment. Abbie opens up about the challenges of balancing business growth with motherhood, navigating the pandemic, and overcoming imposter syndrome. With the support of a business coach, she learned to delegate, define her values and prioritise what truly matters.Lysha and Abbie delve into themes of resilience, personal development, and the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. Abbie also discusses discuss leadership, integrity in team building and creating inclusive environments. As both women reflect on their journeys, they encourage listeners to embrace change, invest in growth and stay true to their purpose.Connect with Abbie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-heywood-696618266/Instagram page - @ateam_dance-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Welcome Emma Devereux, Founder of Manteca Recruitment, joining us for the second time after her first episode in our Birmingham Live Podcast Event. In this episode she discusses her entrepreneurial journey of launching Maintech Recruitment during one of the most uncertain times—January 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.Emma opens up about the challenges of starting a business during a national lockdown and shares the key lessons she's learned about resilience, leadership, and adapting to change. Drawing from her background in estate agency and transitioning into recruitment during the 2008 recession, Emma talks candidly about navigating economic turbulence - COVID, Brexit, and beyond especially within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. A strong advocate for transparency and empathy, she emphasises a consultative approach to recruitment that puts clients and candidates needs front and centre.Both touch on evolving role of AI in recruitment, how it's reshaping the hiring landscape and the importance of preparing both clients and candidates for long term success. Emma also shares valuable leadership insights, reflecting on the lessons she's learned about setting boundaries, managing performance and leading a leaner, more profitable team.A must listen episode for anyone navigating the ever changing recruitment industry, seeking entrepreneurial wisdom or simply needing a reminder that authenticity and adaptability are powerful business tools.Connect with Emma here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-devereux-maintech/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Lysha Holmes welcomes Scarlett Allen-Horton, founder of Harper Fox, to discuss the state of female leadership and diversity in the recruitment industry. Scarlett is also a business partner to Lord Sugar and an ambassador for several UK-based charities, including domestic abuse and women's employment initiatives.In this powerful episode, conversation dives deep into the gender pay gap and the persistent disparities in hiring practices. Sharing Scarlett's observation that many women still ask for lower salaries than men, a habit often rooted in societal expectations. Which sparks an insightful exchange between the two, as Lysha contrasts that with her own experience placing senior female leaders.Scarlett also highlights how unconscious bias influences hiring decisions, with people often gravitating toward those who resemble themselves - an instinct that can unintentionally hinder diversity efforts.The episode takes a more personal turn as Scarlett opens up about her own journey of self discovery. She speaks candidly about the years she spent hiding her true circumstances in order to fit in professionally. It wasn't until her appearance on The Apprentice that she felt empowered to share her story. Since then, she's embraced vulnerability and authenticity as strengths, using her platform to inspire others.A major theme throughout the discussion is the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Scarlett emphasises that real inclusion goes beyond surface level diversity and involves fostering environments where people feel safe to bring their full selves to work. She touches on the need for cognitive diversity and varied life experiences to drive innovation and success. Toward the end of the episode, she shares her plans for an upcoming podcast centered on conscious leadership, aiming to support businesses and individuals in creating more inclusive cultures.This episode is a thoughtful, inspiring exploration of what it takes to lead with purpose and create space for others to thrive, both personally and professionally.Connect with Scarlett here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-allen-horton/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Our Host, Lysha Holmes - Founder of Qui Recruitment, deep dives into her experiences and practical strategies for thriving in a competitive and ever changing market. Focusing on adaptability and proactive planning, she provides valuable insights on how businesses can maintain success even when facing pressure.Lysha begins by emphasising the importance of going back to basics. In difficult times, it's easy for companies to lose sight of their core principles, by revisiting the fundamentals of business, companies can streamline their operations, clarify objectives and ensure everyone is aligned toward common goals. This return to the basics can be a grounding force, helping organisations stay focused and efficient.Lysha highlights how crucial it is for businesses to clearly define their KPIs, as they provide a vital feedback mechanism. Consistently monitoring these indicators, organisations can track progress, identify areas for improvement and make more informed decisions. This approach ensures that resources are allocated effectively and strategies can be adjusted as needed.Lysha also discusses the critical role of business development, positioning it not just as a functional department but as a central driver of growth. In a crowded market, the need for businesses to actively seek new opportunities, build relationships, and innovate their offerings. A proactive approach to business development helps companies stay competitive and foster long-term success.Host, Lysha, stresses the importance of thoroughness in hiring. She explains that a careful and detailed recruitment process, from crafting job descriptions to conducting in depth interviews, is essential to attract and retain the right talent. Hiring the right people is one of the most impactful factors for ensuring an organisation's growth and sustainability. She also touches on the need for continuous training and development within an organization. Lysha believes that investing in employee growth is not just beneficial for skills development, but also boosts morale and loyalty. A workforce that is constantly evolving and learning is better equipped to navigate the ups and downs of the market. Personal wellbeing is another focal point of the 5 points in the episode. Lastly, Lysha makes a compelling case for the value of in-person meetings. While virtual interactions have become more common, she believes that face-to-face meetings are irreplaceable when it comes to building trust and developing strong relationships, especially in recruitment and business development. Lysha's insights serve as a valuable framework for businesses looking to thrive in challenging markets. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on these strategies and think about how they can apply them to their own situations.Connect with Lysha here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Briony Platt, Founder and Director of Lean Into Learning, delves into the crucial yet challenging role of the billing manager in the recruitment industry. With her knowledge of 25 years in the recruitment industry, to now transitioned into a training development role, running her own business. They discuss how a billing manager role is a delicate balance between managing people and driving revenue, making it one of the toughest positions in the field. Briony argues that separating these functions might not be feasible, as it could lead to fewer people willing to take on such responsibilities.The conversation also touches on the fact that management roles are often more vulnerable during economic downturns, and emphasizes the need for a long-term approach to team development rather than focusing purely on short-term revenue generation.The duo then explores the key attributes of successful billing managers. They highlight the importance of a blend of altruism and self-motivation, effective team management, and strong time management. Briony adds that having a growth mindset and the ability to delegate tasks is critical, while Lysha points out that billing managers often go unrecognized for the complexity of their role, suggesting that training should focus more on the leaders above them rather than the managers themselves.Briony recounts her experience of feeling overwhelmed in a leadership role, which led her to seek support and training. Succession planning and talent development are further discussed, expressing the importance of identifying future business needs and aligning team skills accordingly, stressing the need for continuous communication and regular talent reviews to ensure team members are developing in the right direction. A layered approach to role development, starting with candidate side exposure works best. Wrapping the episode up with a conversation about adaptability and the evolution of business roles, in recruitment. Talking about the importance of recognising where individuals excel and how the 360 recruitment model may not suit everyone. Businesses should invest in their people, focusing on continuous learning and leadership developmentConnect with Briony here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briony-platt-lean-into-learning/22 Steps to a Successful Start: Whether you're planning for new managers and leaders you're hiring over the coming weeks and months, or you want to see if there's anything that was missed, last time someone was hired or promoted, then you'll want this checklist! https://hello.leanintolearning.co.uk/22-steps-sign-up Developing the Next Generation of Recruitment Leaders: Learning & Development had to take a back seat in many recruitment businesses in late 2023 and into 2024. Recruitment Leaders I was speaking to were curious about what others were planning to do around this topic in 2025. Over 120 Recruitment Leaders and Business Owners were involved in this research in early 2025. Get the results here: https://hello.leanintolearning.co.uk/next-gen-recruitment-leaders-sign-up -----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Roisin McCabe, Founder of Greenback Group, a community & network building business, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights - Roisin founded the group after her husband, Ryan McCabe, sadly passed away. She shared her perspective on the importance of community, explaining how her background as a teacher shaped her understanding of fostering environments where individuals can support and learn from each other. She highlighted that Greenback Group attracts individuals who are aligned in values and have a genuine desire to help others. Lysha and Roisin delved into the qualities of a successful CEO, including drive, balance, self-awareness, and the ability to surround oneself with supportive people who can provide valuable insights.The conversation turned to the challenges of building and maintaining community, with a focus on the value of face-to-face interactions. Both agreed that while digital platforms like WhatsApp are useful, in-person events are crucial for cultivating meaningful connections. Roisin emphasised the importance of human interaction in a world increasingly dominated by technology and automation.They discussed the resurgence of in-person events and the necessity of socialising in a tech-driven world. Roisin suggested that people are craving face-to-face connection after months of isolation, and they touched on the potential for retreats to help CEOs and professionals focus and connect on a deeper level.Roisin also shared updates on the “Run for Ryan” initiative, a charity event in memory of her late husband, Ryan McCabe. The event, which includes both in-person and virtual runs, has attracted nearly 500 participants worldwide, with Bullhorn matching sign-up fees for the next 200 people. The event supports multiple charities Ryan was passionate about.In closing, Roisin discussed the Ryan McCabe Foundation, which provides grants to charities in line with Ryan's legacy. Lysha encouraged listeners to get involved and learn more. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/run-for-ryan-2025Connect with Roisin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisin-mccabe-353467332/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT and Diversity and Inclusion .Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast...Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn't have to be complicated and scary - it's simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.