Podcast appearances and mentions of neil carberry

In this episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Laura Clark, CEO of OA Group and an REC business member. They explore the journey of scaling a business from 6 to 50 people, navigating an MBO, and the vital role of communication in building a successful company.

In this episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Chris Milligan, CEO of Konfir. They discuss how Konfir's technology supports the candidate credential verification process, putting the power of data back in candidates' hands. They go on to discuss: The latest automation trends transforming hiring and onboarding processes Real-world case studies showcasing industry success stories An exclusive preview of Konfir Konnect, happening this June

In this episode of the #TalkingRecruitmentPodcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Raj Lal, Senior Sales Director at Totaljobs. They dive into the recent increase in National Insurance contributions, how these changes are affecting businesses and examine the growing disconnect between employee-valued benefits and employer offerings, considering strategies for companies to stay competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry speaks to Ben Browning, Founder of Resonant, a business consultancy that supports recruitment firms to address their growth challenges. They discuss why recruitment businesses must shift toward a more strategic approach to revenue generation and what recruiters might be missing when it comes to sales efficiency.

In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Nish Mayor, Director of Employer Engagement & Partnerships at Youth Futures Foundation. They dive into the impact of Youth Futures Foundation's work and how it is helping young people, especially those from marginalized groups, access the labour market. In this episode they discus: The mission and impact of Youth Futures Foundation. Nish's journey and role in driving employer engagement. How businesses can adapt their hiring practices to better support young talent. The importance of systemic change in employer behaviour to create lasting opportunities.

We welcome, Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), back to Voices of Care. Neil joins host Suhail Mirza for a candid conversation about workforce challenges and practical solutions for the future of healthcare staffing. They explore misconceptions about agency costs, the importance of flexible working options for healthcare professionals, and why blanket restrictions on agency staffing could cost more than they save.

In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Etan Bernstein, Co-founder and Head of Ecosystem at the Velocity Network Foundation. They go beyond the hype on how AI is truly impacting the talent acquisition market, what verifiable credentials (VCs) are, and their potential impact. In this episode, we cover: What verifiable credentials are and what makes them unique or special. How VCs address the challenges posed by AI that were discussed earlier. The combined value of AI and VCs in transforming talent acquisition

In the final episode of 2024, the REC's formidable duo, Neil Carberry and Kate Shoesmith, sit down to look back at the highlights, the political shifts, the challenges, and how we have supported members throughout the year. They'll go on to talk about what's in store for 2025 from the REC and how we are making the sector's voice heard.

In this episode, Neil Carberry speaks with Mark Kieve, CEO of UK & Ireland of REC business partner Pixid Group. They discuss the importance of compliance in an evolving world, navigating the challenges of cross-border staffing and leveraging technology. In this episode, we discuss: Agility, scalability, and flexibility: in uncertain times, the ability to scale staffing solutions quickly with pay-as-you-go models helps businesses stay adaptable and minimise upfront costs. Cross-border contingent staffing: successfully navigating the challenges of cross-border staffing requires understanding local laws and leveraging technology to manage diverse talent pools efficiently. The recent acquisition of VectorVMS: the acquisition of VectorVMS by Pixid group strengthens its position in the UK staffing industry by enhancing its technology and offering more streamlined contingent workforce solutions.

In this episode, Neil Carberry speaks with Gemma Downing and Chris Mapp, Co-owners of REC member, Mixxos Group. They discuss their business journey and how driving standards as a recruitment agency has empowered them to aim higher. In this episode, we discuss: How Mixxos has grown in terms of people, technology, and personal branding. How they balance business success with charity, community, and local presence. How standards are upheld to allow them to choose the right partners. How to deliver consultative client service and unmatched candidate care. How Mixxos has integrated EDI into their daily operations, from internal policies to client interactions.

2024 in Review: UK Staffing Market   Recruitment has gone through another turbulent year and it's clear that the global staffing market has had one its most challenging years recent times. How has the UK fared, what are the reasons for this and how do we think the prospects will look in 2025 and beyond?   - State of UK staffing Marketing - Big agency bottom line - Contract market vs Perm Market - Growth industries where labour demand is high - Declining industries where labour demand is low - Avg fee / commission - Cash collection / invoice reneges - Technology implementation - big news in 2024 sector - Business development in demand - how have sales techniques evolved in 2024? - What should individual business owners do to prepare for 2025?   All this and more on Brainfood Live On Air. We're with Neil Carberry, CEO, (The Recruitment & Employers Confederation), Simon Bliss, Chairman (TEAM), Angela Cripps, MD (Recruiting Gym) & Darren Topping, Director of Solutions & Insight (Impellam Group)   We're on Friday 1st Nov, 1pm GMT   Follow the channel here (recommended) and click on the green button to register for this show.   Ep280 is sponsored by our friends Atlas   Imagine making 50% more placements without a second more effort. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built from the ground up with generative AI.   What does that mean?   Everything you do is covered in one single platform, including:   Candidate Sourcing Candidate Pool management Candidate GPT End-to-end project management AI interview scheduling AI interview notes Company wide LLM Actionable analytics Business Development platform   The best bit?   GenAI isn't just a feature bolted on to an existing platform, It powers every single feature.   Out now | Learn More

In this episode, Neil Carberry speaks with Karen Young, Social Purpose Lead at Hays, about how recruitment companies can find and embrace their social purpose. They discuss the increasing significance of purpose in the recruitment sector and its influence on attracting and supporting talent. Key topics include: The vital role of social purpose in recruitment and how companies can adapt and progress. How to attract purpose-driven talent by aligning recruitment strategies with the values of the next generation. Strategies to enhance skills development and create more opportunities for under-represented groups and the communities recruitment firms serve.

In this episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, we're joined by a special guest who's perfectly positioned to share his expert insights—Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and a key figure in shaping the upcoming industry changes. The UK government's new Employment Rights Bill and the Make Work Pay Plan are two initiatives that could reshape recruitment as we know it! With 28 measures already outlined and more details to emerge through secondary legislation, these changes are set to impact the industry by 2026. Now is the time to start thinking about how your business will adapt. Tune in as Neil Carberry shares his expert take on these initiatives and the biggest concerns and opportunities surrounding these upcoming regulations.  You will find out more about:   

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Giles Morgan, Founder and Managing Director of REC business partner Kahvay. Kahvay are a negotiation training, coaching and consulting provider, on-hand to help you become a skilled negotiator. They discuss the art of negotiation with a focus on the RAD (Relationship Awareness Demand) approach. Learn how to shift from selling to negotiating with confidence, understanding that negotiation is inherently a conflict that must be embraced, not avoided. In this episode, we discuss: The danger of selling during negotiations – understand how overselling can weaken your stance and why shifting into negotiation mode strategically is crucial. Embracing conflict in negotiation – discover why conflict is central to successful negotiations and how to use differences to drive agreements. The compass framework – learn to use advanced strategy to confidently navigate complex deals and maintain control.

In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak to Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), on how the world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation. Listen now to learn how businesses and recruiters are rethinking their approaches to talent acquisition and workforce management.

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Andrew Tallents, Leadership Coach and Founder of Tallents Partnership. They discuss the importance of staying ahead of shifting client expectations and ensuring you retain top talent. In this episode, we discuss: What issues businesses can face when relying too heavily on outdated recruitment methods and failing to innovate The disvalue caused by paying lip service to diversity and inclusion without making meaningful change

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Shazia Ejaz, Campaigns and Insights Director here at the REC. They discuss our newest campaign ‘Voice of the worker' and why temporary work is a vital part of today's labour market; driving economic growth and getting people into work. In this episode we discuss: Why #TempWorkWorks for individuals, for business and for the economy. Why it's so important that temporary work isn't jeopardised by any changes to employment rules How to get involved in the campaign and amplify the message

NEW GOVERNMENT: WHAT CAN RECRUITERS / HR EXPECT?   We'll be over a month since the General Election, in which almost all pollsters predict the Labour Party forming the government with the largest majority since Tony Blair 1997. How radical will this new government be? Are we going to see New Labour 2.0 or as some critics contend, Tory-lite 2.0?   Whatever the flavour of personal politics, it remains the case that change of government means change in legislation, especially in taxation, employment law, immigration law, pension reform and the rest. What does this mean for us recruiters and HR professionals? What can we expect from the new government?   We're going to look into a foggy crystal ball and try to have a look, with market observers Neil Carberry, CEO (Recruitment & Employment Confederation, Tony Wilson, Director (Institute of Employment Studies), Ray Walker, VP of Contingent Workforce (Worksome) & friends. We're on Thursday 22nd August, 2pm BST     Follow the channel here (recommended) and click on the green button to register for this show.       Ep269 is sponsored by our friends Worksome   Worksome removes HR, Legal and Finance friction between companies and independent contractors at scale. Managing a significant number of independent contractors in your business? You need Worksome. Connect here with a member of friendly team today.

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Founders Gary Elden and CEO Dan Malka of Hire Genius, a cloud-based recruitment business toolkit provider which aims to help recruitment agencies of all sizes streamline their operations. They discuss the role and the opportunity for enhancing efficiency by using AI in recruitment. In this episode we discuss: AI's role in enhancing recruitment efficiency AI and bias mitigation in hiring The future of AI and human collaboration in recruitment

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Rhona Driggs, Chief Executive Officer of Empresaria. They discuss the global perspective on UK recruitment and what the primary differences are between the market in the UK and in other locations, like the US. In this episode we discuss: The profile of the Empresaria's business and where it's headed. The fundamentals of moving away from a transactional sale to a relationship-based one. How recruiters can manage clients' expectations. Empresaria's experience of driving this change and whether it required structural changes. How to build a more effective team to deliver in this world.

In this episode, Neil Carberry talks to Brad Shackleton, Motivational Sales & Leadership Coach. They discuss the current issues impacting new business growth in recruitment and how to get your team match-fit for winning new profitable clients and business. In this episode we discuss: The leadership challenges facing recruiters right now when winning new business The key sales performance challenges recruitment leaders are facing Why external coaching is so important for businesses to harness the power of their people

In this episode, we bring you a special edition of our Talking Recruitment podcast with REC campaigns and policy experts Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive and Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive. They discuss the results of a momentous General Election, what it means and its impact on the UK recruitment industry and labour market.

In this episode, Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer steps in for Neil Carberry to talk to Peter Stoll from REC business partner Marsh Commercial. They discuss whether the economic climate is leading to clients' late payment of invoices and the potential risk of bad debts. In this episode we discuss: Are clients imposing more stringent terms due to factors like IR35, cyber risks, liability, and professional indemnity concerns? Are businesses encountering heightened risks due to Statement of Works contracts? How businesses can leverage insurance as a tool to protect against uncertainties in client engagements and contractual obligations.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Gary Williams, Chief Commercial Officer from Welsh member New Directions. They discuss overcoming challenges and finding the right talent for the education sector within the devolved nation. In this episode you'll hear about: How to overcome the top recruitment challenges HR leaders face today, including sourcing talent with the right skills, meeting candidates' salary expectations, and addressing the growing competition for skilled workers. How technology in recruitment can be leveraged to address skills shortages

In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sarah Wright, Director - Indirect Sales at REC business partner TotalJobs. They discuss the findings of the Hiring trends index produced by TotalJobs.

This podcast discusses mental health and suicide, which may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Seek support if needed. In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Mike Duma, advocate for mental wellbeing in the workplace and founder of Miindset, a personal wellbeing companion app. They discuss how destigmatise and highlight the importance of good mental health in a competitive workplace. In this episode you'll hear about: Mike's story and how the company Miindset was created Howorganisations can effectively destigmatise discussions about mental health in competitive workplaces How individuals can begin building resilience in their mental health journey, starting with the dismantling of societal stigma surrounding mental health How we can establish a comprehensive safety net for addressing mental health experiences, particularly focusing on intercepting individuals at the milder end of the spectrum and destigmatising mental health issues.

Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses the latest OSH pay figures and gives us an insight into the health and safety jobs market.

In this episode, Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO, steps in for Neil Carberry, to talk to Katie Maycock, Founder of Get Your Sh*t Together and GYST Wellbeing. They discuss the importance of wellbeing during times of high stress and high pressure all year around, not just during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. In this episode we discuss: Why it's important for recruiters to take care of their well-being during times of high stress/pressure The warning signs that employee wellbeing is on the decline How someone can take care of their wellbeing during times of high stress What wellbeing encompasses

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sharon Livermore MBE, Founder & DA Campaigner and Ayesha Fordham, Membership & Partnerships Manager at the Employer's Initiative on Domestic Abuse. They discuss the impact of domestic abuse on employees and the important role employers play to both victim and perpetrator. In this episode we discuss: The importance of raising awareness of domestic abuse and the impact it has on working life. The tools employers need to tackle domestic abuse experienced by employees. How external organisations like Employer's Initiative on Domestic Abuse can help support employers to share best practice and guidance.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Miles Beckwith, Assistant Director at the Department for Business and Trade. They discuss the importance and impact of technology on recruitment and professional services. In this episode we discuss: Why the Government sees professional services firms like recruiters as a priority to the UK economy l The potential of AI in the recruitment sector The Professional Services AI Skills Pilot and why Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced it How listeners can take part in the Professional Services AI Skills Pilot.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to REC's Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer. They discuss the importance of high-quality recruiter services, how to build strong relationships outside of the hiring process to support the long-term growth of businesses and how to use the Aim Hire guide/toolkit as a recruiter. In this episode we discuss: The reason behind creating the Aim Hire guides and toolkit. The demand and desire from the industry for resources to help illustrate the value of a high standards recruitment service. How the current hiring climate has impacted clients and recruitment agencies . How to maximise these relationships to attract and retain the people needed to continue doing what you do best.

In this episode, REC Deputy Chief Executive, Kate Shoesmith steps in for Neil Carberry to talk to Dan Robertson Global MD at FAIRER Consulting. They discuss the current trends driving change within the business and how grassroots activism within the workplace is driving ED&I changes from the workforce up. In this episode we discuss: The current trends in the world of ED&I How the trends are also transcending the recruitment sector Where ED&I and HR align more broadly Tips on how recruiters can increase diversity as part of their responsibilities.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses the current state of the labour market and the challenges employers face in 2024. He emphasises the importance of effective internal communication in recruitment and retention, highlighting the need for human skills in the hiring process. Neil also discusses the impact of remote work and the importance of fair processes and negotiations in organisations. He emphasises the role of internal communicators in facilitating dialogue, establishing justice, and building a sense of belonging within the workforce. Overall, Neil emphasises the critical role of internal communication in navigating the complexities of the labour market and driving organisational success.   Takeaways Labour market trends in 2024 include a drop in permanent hiring and increased reliance on temporary hiring due to economic uncertainty. Improving hiring processes by working with specialist recruiters and focusing on quality applications can lead to better outcomes for employers and job seekers. The role of internal communication is crucial in recruitment and retention, with a focus on building relationships, facilitating dialogue, and establishing justice. Reskilling and upskilling are important in the current labour market, and organisations should provide clear pathways for career development and support employees in adapting to future changes. Internal communicators play a strategic role in organisations by helping leaders listen better, establish belonging, and communicate effectively with employees.   About Neil Carberry "Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018 having been managing director at the Confederation of British Industry, leading the CBI's work on the labour market, skills, energy and infrastructure.  In 1999, Neil began his career in recruitment working for executive search firm Fraser Watson before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and joining the CBI in 2004. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a Fellow of the RSA. He is a member of the council of the conciliation service ACAS and a former member of the Low Pay Commission, which recommends UK minimum wages. A three-time nominee to the SIA staffing100 in Europe, he is also on the board of the World Employment Confederation, Total People and a primary academy trust in Oxfordshire. Neil is an RFU qualified rugby coach and is one of the 8000 co-owners who made Heart of Midlothian the UK's biggest fan-owned football club.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Shazia Ejaz, REC Campaigns and Insights Director. They discuss why publishing our Manifesto was vital for the election year ahead and the important key asks that drive change for the labour market.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Sarah Atkinson, Chief Executive of the Social Mobility Foundation. They discuss why social mobility is so important and how socioeconomic background can impact recruitment. In this episode find out: How recruiters can support social mobility and ensure their clients are reaching candidates from all backgrounds. How contextual recruitment can support candidates through the process. What young people think about recruitment processes and the barriers to applying for jobs if you're from a lower socioeconomic background.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Matthew Howard Wragg, CEO at Gattaca. They discuss how the recruitment industry has changed over the last 10-15 years and how Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in STEM is driving economic change. In this episode, you'll hear about: The level of EDI in Engineering over the last 10-15 years and where EDI is now in STEM Why EDI in STEM is important, what is working and what isn't What Gattaca is doing to positively impact change in STEM sector What the staffing industry could be doing more to help impact change

2023 Year in Review: Labour Market, Jobs, Vacancies, Work   Final part of our 4 part series looking back at the year 2023. This time, we are zooming out to the macro and looking at state of the economy, the labour market, the vacancy market and our verdict of the year in the recruitment really has been.   - Economy in 2023 - US, UK and elsewhere - Impact of high interest rates - Labour supply - Economic growth - Company formation vs company growth - Job applicant behaviour - Workforce participation - Impact of AI, if any? - Sector specificity - White collar recession? - Market for recruiters....are we good canaries for this coal mine?   We're with Emma Mirrington, Founder (The Firm), Neil Carberry, MD (Recruitment and Employers Confederation), Dr Sarah Ali, VP of Economic Forecasting (Indiana Economic Development Corporation)     Ep238 is sponsored by our buddies Poetry   "This is a blueprint for improving our talent acquisition maturity." TA Leader, Engineering   Poetry is a recruiter workspace including solutions for recruitment marketing, recruitment operations, recruiter learning and a launchpad for all the other tools you need to accomplish your daily tasks.   We enable recruiters to be better marketers through enhanced collaboration, genAI assistance and automatic recommendations. These are the days of brilliant content. Gone are the days of re-writing InMails, social media posts and email copy.   We save you considerable 'toggle tax' by providing so many solutions within the one app. Rapidly locate your job ad templates, competitor intelligence, interview policies and TikTok sourcing tools. Everything's in the one place.   Managers, this is for you too. Our workspace analysis and reporting tells you how the team are using the solutions and provides you with automatic coaching, recommendations and ROI.   Get started for free at www.poetryhr.com

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO at the REC. They discuss how the recruitment industry is looking and how businesses can set themselves up for success in 2024. In this episode, you'll hear about: the latest research data and what it tells us about clients' appetite to hire What should be at the top of the Government's 2024 agenda? Predictions for opportunities in 2024 and key drivers of growth. How can recruiters and recruitment leaders set themselves up for success next year? What should recruiters champion in 2024?

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Steven Ingram, the founder of Neurodiversity Together. They discuss how the recruitment process can be fair to everyone and enable neurodivergent people to thrive. In this episode you'll hear about: What an adapted recruitment process can look like, and how a neurodivergent recruitment process is fair to everyone. The positive and negative elements of the recruitment process and some of the things organisations should consider. Tips on what the REC's members can do to make their recruitment practices more neurodivergent friendly.

Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, nearly a million people aged 50-64 have left the workforce. Other major economies have seen their employment rates bounce back after the pandemic, and the Financial Times have reported that the UK is the only developed economywhere inactivity kept rising after the initial pandemic shock. In this episode, sponsored by Phoenix Insights, Becky Slack from the New Statesman Spotlight team is joined by Alison McGovern, shadow minister for employment, Neil Carberry of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and Claire Hawkins, director of corporate affairs and investor relations at the Phoenix Group. They discuss why so many older people are leaving the workforce, what government and employers can do to support older workers better, and the economic impact of doing so.Find out more about Phoenix Insightshttps://www.thephoenixgroup.com/phoenix-insights/Hear more of our Spotlight podcasts on their own feedhttps://podfollow.com/spotlight-on-policy-from-the-new-statesman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Fraser Duncumb, CEO of Wotter Group. They discuss the power of positive employee engagement led by data decision-making and in the face of accelerated change. In this episode you'll hear about: Employee engagement in the age of AI Intergenerational differences in the workplace The importance of data in employee engagement decision making

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Alex Arnot, board advisor for 35 companies and creator of Founderz. They discuss the barriers, the mistakes and the successes that stop recruitment owners and their business from thriving. In this episode you'll hear about: The top 3 challenges we see facing recruitment owners today. Our top 3 tips that recruitment owners should implement to help them accelerate their company's revenue, profit and shareholder value. The most common things that stop recruitment owners from achieving a successful exit.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Raj Lal, Senior Director of Commercial UK at Totaljobs. They discuss the impact of uncertain times on the young workforce and the factory driving candidates to relocate for viable work opportunities. In this episode you'll hear about: The latest findings from the Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index The impact Covid has had on the aspirations of young people The current difficulty facing businesses when hiring entry-level talent The factors leading candidates to consider relocating for a better career/ lifestyle

Last week saw mixed signals for the UK economy as the job market displayed signs of cooling. According to an update from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (“REC”), job postings rose by 13.5% in the week ending 17th September but remained below earlier-year averages, with 175,000 new job adverts posted, down from over 200,000 on average earlier in the year. The REC Chief Executive, Neil Carberry, noted that recruitersacross the country have reported a market normalisation as job postings fell from pandemic highs. This cooling labour market was highlighted by the Bank of England (“BoE”) as one of the factors influencing its decision to keep interest rates on hold. Despite these concerns, the UK's economic performance since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has been stronger than previously thought. Data from the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK's recovery has outpaced that of Germany and France, signalling a faster post-pandemic rebound. This unexpected resilience in the economy has raised questions about the accuracy of official economic forecasts. The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautioned that excessive government borrowing, driven by costly policies introduced by recent chancellors, has undermined faith in these forecasts....Stocks featured:Future, Card Factory and Learning Technologies GroupTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to John Kiernan, Employer engagement and network manager at the Centre for Ageing Better. They discuss reducing age bias and enabling recruiters to start the conversation. In this episode, you'll hear about: How to reduce age bias in the recruitment process. How the original GROW research report and checklist has been revised and updated by a working group of HR professionals to reflect today's changing labour market How to talk about flexible working with candidates during the recruitment process. How supporting tools are available to equip recruiters to enable an inclusive workforce.

As we move towards the last quarter of the year and have that goal of ending the year strong, our minds turn to lead generation. We all want to end one year and start the next with a string pipeline. I was looking at some data from Neil Carberry at Rec the other day about [...]

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Gareth Parry, Programme Director for Employability at Maximus. They discuss the current labour marketing and how we as recruiters can think differently about the recruitment process to enable all to succeed. In this episode, you'll hear about: How the Maximus restart scheme is blossoming through the partnership with the REC. How the current labour market challenges are impacting employment How recruiters should start to think differently about the recruitment process to better engage with the long-term unemployed. How closing the Disability employment gap through support available to employers and disabled jobseekers can foster a positive working environment for all. Key quotes “Our job at Maximus is to work with individuals, to give them the confidence to work, to give them the transferable workplace skills, to be able to work and sometimes the vocational skills to do those jobs as well. We really prepare them properly for work because many of the people we work with will have fallen out of work for various reasons, often because of illness or disease for an extended period of time.” Gareth “It's important to make sure that companies employ a workforce that's reflective of the communities where they either operate or the base that they're providing services to, and I think more and more organisations are waking up to the fact that this isn't just a good thing to do, but it makes good business sense to have a strong ED&I agenda that's representative in the workforce.” Gareth “I think also you know if we consider a bit more around autism, mental health, those hidden disabilities, I think most employers probably would already be employing people with various levels of those conditions already in the workforce. But having somebody who comes in who has maybe a more visible disability or somebody that is more open about their hidden disability can create a dynamic in the workforce that opens a different kind of cultural ethos in the workforce to and creates a different dynamic, which is, which is genuinely more inclusive in its approach. Many employers who report back to us that as we place people with different backgrounds into their organisations, it does create a different workplace dynamic.” Gareth

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Hung Lee, Recruitment expert and Curator of Recruiting Brainfood. They discuss the shift in recruitment practices due to the emergence of digital platforms and the skills recruiters will need in the new world of technology. In this episode, you'll hear about: The influence emerging digital platforms and social media has on recruitment. The key skills of a recruiter in this new world. What the Brainfood community is highlighting about the direction of travel

n this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Emily Summerhayes, Director at Hoop Recruitment. They discuss the importance and critical impact that forming lasting relationships can have on recruiters' success in the sector. In this episode, you'll hear about: The importance of forming relationships throughout the recruitment process and the impact it has on the overall success of talent acquisition. The reason why technology won't replace recruiters and the unique value human recruiters bring to the table. How truly knowing your candidates and the knowledge it gives can provide a strategic advantage. The effective strategies that can be employed to cultivate successful relationships. How relationship building within the recruitment industry demonstrates resilience.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Neil Curry, Sales Director at Target Recruit and REC business partner. They discuss the landscape technology offers, their challenges and the pathways businesses should take in the digital transformation journey. In this episode, you'll hear about: The basics a company needs in place for success overseas related to technology infostructure How AI and Automation can be integrated into your technology stack to help the day to day. The risks and trends being seen in the market. Key Quotes “In what we've experienced with CRM systems and them essentially being the center of what agencies do but then think about what are the other technologies you have sitting around it? Do you have workforce management, do you have automation, do you have LinkedIn or job boards if you've got those then are they working in silo? Neil Curry “The technology strategy flows from business strategy and creating space and time to think about what your tech stack does in an institutional and geographical context. What I mean by institutional context is things like staff adoption, is it saving them time, is it focusing them on the right pinpoints and then by geographical context does it work for where you are and where you're going.” Neil Carberry “If you're branching into a new region, check your tech stack. Check things like your CRM system - does it support multi-currency, does it support multi language, is it even able to reflect you know zip code to post code? It might sound like a small thing, but it has a big effect on the users and their adoption rate.” Neil Curry “Does the supplier that you've got say within the home country, do they have overseas support in the region that you're looking to branch into? “Neil Curry

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd the founders of NorthStar People. They discuss recruitment process outsourcing (RPOs), managed service programmes (MSPs) and how to allow business leaders the headspace to fully embracethe professional development of the sector. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why everyone is talking about developing ‘consultative solutions. Are RPO / MSP solutions just for the big agencies? Where to start if you want to sell RPO/MSP solutions The biggest obstacles owners face during this time. The practice approach to developing an RPO solution. Key Quotes “The second interesting point when you're talking about customer relationships, 28% of recruitment owners have got a clear plan on how to build and maintain and develop the customer relationships, which means there are 72% that haven't. So, we'll know the importance of consultative selling and we'll think that's the North Star that we want to aim for.” Paul “Getting the right people to show you the way and having people there that have been there, seen it, done it and have got the battle scars. Can help you navigate those pitfalls.” Miles “Designing, building and deploying the technology is the time impact on that organisation and recruiters tend to be time short and struggle to actually get on and do it because of that perm placement on Monday, or the contract is out a week on Friday”. Paul

Every six months or so I like to sit down with Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, to discuss the current state of the labour and recruitment landscape. Neil provided insightful commentary on major trends shaping the market in 2023. We covered the ongoing remote work debate, the rise of AI and technology, salary transparency, and advice for attracting talent today. Key takeaways included: - The UK faces talent shortages amidst shifting workplace preferences post-pandemic - While some companies are pushing RTO, flexible and remote roles are here to stay - AI and technology are transforming recruiting, though human skills remain vital - Salary transparency is gaining momentum, empowering workers - Businesses should focus on upskilling, retention and modernising work culture Neil offered a cautiously optimistic view of the future, urging proactive adaptation. Although economic conditions are challenging, he stressed that opportunities abound for forward-thinking, talent-focused firms. This wide-ranging discussion provides an invaluable overview of the UK TA, recruitment and overall workforce landscape.

Episode 13: Masterclass - Recruit - The Savage Way In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to legendary recruitment expert Greg Savage. They discuss the upcoming masterclass UK tour, and the insights recruiters can expect to digest in the sessions. In this episode, you'll hear about: The insights recruiters can expect to find out about at the upcoming masterclass. The specific skills recruiters should focus on developing in a rapidly changing world. What attendees can learn and take away from the sessions. The importance of recruiters investing in their own professional development through training and learning opportunities. Key Quotes “It's the soft skills that are actually hard in our business and they haven't been taught....The relationship building, the managing of situations, the creating of outcomes, the sophisticated influencing skills, which frankly was what recruitment was before technology came along and will continue to be. “Greg “The book, I mean the book is 128 chapters, they're short, they're punchy, some as little as a page, but some maybe 5 or 6 pages that they each tackle a skill or an attitude or a competency.” Greg “The book is a handbook. My hope is that this book is scribbled on, and notes are taken and pages bent back, I hope that people might even say, hey, if you're handling accounts, if you're going to deal with this counteroffer or you're putting an offer to a candidate, just read this chapter first and let's remind ourselves of what we need to think about. I hope it's used that way because it is very tactical. It's not, it's not theoretical, it's based entirely on things that have worked.” Greg “What appears to be happening with technology is the industry skill set is being forced back to where it was maybe in the in the 80s and 90s. Where I remember someone saying in the art of recruitment is selling imperfect candidates to imperfect jobs and imperfect jobs to imperfect candidates, and that is not something that AI is going to be able to do.” Neil

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Hannah Slaughter, a senior economist at the Resolution Foundation. Hannah discusses labour market enforcement, its importance and how it can be improved to drive standards. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why labour market enforcement is an important issue for both workers and employers. The strengths and weaknesses of the labour market rights which are currently enforced in the UK. The current landscape of labour market rights. The proposals for how labour market enforcement can be improved in the years ahead.

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In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Mark Kieve, CEO at Pixid UK & Ireland. Mark discusses the challenges and opportunities that have arisen due to economic shifts, changes in employment trends, skills shortages and high inflation. In this episode, you'll hear about: How the impact of the current UK contingent staffing landscape has shifted the recruitment sector. How staffing firms can leverage market conditions to provide tailored services to their clients. How recruiters can stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology and industry networks. Key Quotes “Skill shortages are being heightened by a significant increase in the number of people out of the workforce due to long-term sickness. This includes, you know, mental health and long COVID.” Mark “Change of demographics of the foreign nationals constitute to 12% of the UK workforce... and the pool of all country nationals applying to come to work in the UK in 2022, there are a total of 423,000 work visas granted.”Mark “There is a depth of trusting relationship on delivery and compliance. That could be delivered in a number of different frameworks, but it's the nature of the client relationship that's changing and that feels to me like something that is people-led, but Tech delivered.” Neil

The 2023 UK labour market continues to perplex policy makers and frustrate employers. A perfect storm of a shrinking workforce and chronic skills shortages mean it's harder than ever to recruit, and more crucially, retain, the staff needed to maintain organisational stability. To better understand the trends and undercurrents, we were delighted to welcome the CEO of the UK's Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Neil Carberry. Tune in to hear Neil's thoughts about the current state of employment in the UK and the role internal communication has to play in improving hiring outcomes across the board. 

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, talks to Helen Tomlinson, Head of Talent Development at The Adecco Group and the UK's first-ever Menopause Employment Champion, as appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions. Helen shares her experiences of supporting women across the recruitment industry and how, in her new role as Menopause Employment Champion, she is working with employers to better support and retain women through perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, you'll hear about: The importance of supporting women through perimenopause & menopause in the recruitment industry. How supporting women through perimenopause & menopause periods in their life is linked to retaining women in the workforce more broadly. How has Adecco developed their Women's Health strategy to support their female workforce? Key Quotes ”I've lost count of the number of women that I've spoken to who had really senior roles in the organisation and felt that they've got no alternative but to leave because they just felt that they'd lost their mojo and left their position.” Helen “It's not a time to step down, step back, or step out of your career. Because if the situation is handled properly both by the person and the organisation, arguably you could have the best 10 to 15 years of your career still left." Helen “In the context of a world where we are short of high-quality recruiters, and we are short of candidates. People are going to stay at the places that they feel they belong.” Neil

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Chris Fletcher, GM LSIP and Policy Director at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. They provide an insight into how the local skills improvement plan is being implemented in the Greater Manchester area, what the local skills improvement plan enables and how it's different from previous plans. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why the current local skills improvement plan (LSIP) is different from other skills plans and how it enables the local economy to flourish. What work has been done so far in the Greater Manchester area and the plans that they have going forward. How the LSIPs fit with the Greater Manchester Devolution Deal and the Mayor's plan for an integrated technical skills city region. How the learning gained in Greater Manchester can be applied elsewhere.

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Sarah O'Connor, Correspondent and columnist at the Financial Times. They discuss how technology, wellbeing and the impact of freedom of movement have created challenges for the workforce and employers. In this episode, you'll hear about: The top challenges facing individual employees and businesses in today's workforce. The innovative approach that can be prioritised by the government, opposition, and anyone looking to foster a positive and supportive work environment. How businesses can successfully navigate industrial relations to improve employee satisfaction and productivity Key Quotes “There is video technology used in order to interview candidates... where no human will review the video either and artificial intelligence will decide whether that person is a good fit or not for the job based on the words they say, sometimes even on their tone of voice or their facial expressions!” Sarah “There's a little bit about making sure that these tools are used appropriately, at the appropriate time, that we understand the tools and the humanity of it.” Neil “The economy is adjusting to Brexit and this new kind of immigration regime, it's contrary to what a lot of people predicted, net migration has gone up since Brexit and we've got more people coming into the country net than we did before. But we've got more people coming into the country with different skillsets than before”. Sarah “There is a principle that our bus routes don't go to where people work, they go to where people shop... The bus cuts that you're seeing across the country now, if you have a restaurant in a small country town and you have members of staff who need a bus at 10:30pm and they cut the last bus back to 7 o'clock, you've got a labour supply problem.” Neil “My third thing is ill health, it's part of why we're having labour shortages now as we've got a rising share of people who say that they're just not well enough to work and you see that in the labour market surveys.” Sarah

In this episode Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, interviews Dr. Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight and Intelligence in the Economic Delivery, Skills and Communities Directorate at West Midlands Combined Authority. They discuss the biggest challenges associated with local and regional skills shortages. In this episode, you'll hear more about: The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) implemented by the West Midlands Combined Authority. How the collaboration between businesses, education providers, and policy stakeholders can help to address this skills issue. How additional funding for skills boot camps will benefit the local community and businesses in the region. The biggest challenges facing local and regional approaches to skills development. Key Quotes “The vacancies we have at the minute aren't skills shortages they're labour market shortages” Fiona This is your opportunity to show that recruiters who are deeply embedded in the areas … are a part of how we address candidate supply and show that the industry is part of the solution” Neil “Employers don't want long qualifications and training courses. They do want something shorter, more modular, very connected to the labour market…so that they can get people into work” Fiona “There are many other reasons why people aren't in work. Can they get a bus or a train to their employer? Have they got the right health support?” Fiona

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive interviews Steve Johnson, Growth Leader of Commercial Workplace Savings at Mercer Marsh. They discuss the key requirements needed by employers to retain, engage and motivate employees. In this episode, you'll hear more about: The challenges being seen by SME businesses and the need to adapt to change, including the impact of the great resignation The specific issues/shifts being seen around the attraction, retention and motivation of employees. How the benefits package offered is relative to employee physical and psychological well-being. How salary exchange and employee benefits education can help businesses support their employees without breaking the bank. Key Quotes “Running into the pandemic, it was much more about the psychological and employees wanting recognition and what we're finding now is all about the well-being agenda.” Steve “I think as employers we're going to start thinking more about well-being and what's the well-being impact of our benefits.” Steve “Increasingly, employees look beyond the salary offer and they think can I replicate the things that really matter to me.” Neil "There are some things we can do, but the lowest cost thing that you can do for your employees is communicate with them and educate them about benefits and financial well-being.” Stev

In this episode, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive interviews Suhail Mirza, Non Executive Director at Newcross Healthcare and a global speaker and coach on inner wellness. They discuss wellbeing in the workplace in high pressured roles, the need to step back and assess how to maintain healthy practices and how to help individuals to flourish. Tune in to hear about: * The challenges and opportunities that we are now facing post pandemic * How to promote and facilitate a better culture in the workplace, and the need to eliminate toxic working cultures, micromanagement and the stigmatisation of those facing mental health challenges * Working smarter so that individuals are maintaining wellbeing in an environment where we're adapting to the fast-paced nature of the workforce.

In this episode, Neil Carberry interviews Samantha Beggs, our very own Campaigns and Government Relations Manager at the REC. They discuss the politics, economics and labour market drivers that will be informing Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget announcement on 15 March. In this episode, you'll hear more about: The challenges the Chancellor will face around how to balance the books in light of reduced government spending, while boosting growth and providing support. How we obtain growth in the UK economy and what we need to do to get there, and what levelling up really means for local communities. The solutions the REC are taking to Government on behalf of the UK recruitment industry, and how we go about positioning a market that contributes over £42 billion to UK GDP a year.

Neil Carberry is the CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which drives standards and empowers recruitment businesses to build better futures for their candidates and themselves. He is a three-time nominee to the SIA Staffing 100 in Europe and on the board of the World Employment Confederation and a primary academy trust in Oxfordshire.  In this episode of Voices of Care, Neil Carberry talks to our host, Suhail Mirza, about recruitment being one of the UK's great undersold success stories, being a critical partner for the health and social care sector, and digital right to work checks. 

On our first Crowdcast of Season 5, we talk with guest Neil Carberry about the outlook for the recruitment industry in 2023 and how recruiters can continue to find success amid economic uncertainty. Gordon Webb and guest Neil Carberry, CEO of the REC discuss: ⚡ Thoughts on the economy and unemployment rates heading into 2023 ⚡ Why this recession will be different for recruitment than in previous years ⚡ How recruiters can change their approach to clients and continue to provide value during economic uncertainty ...and more Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018 having been managing director at the Confederation of British Industry, leading the CBI's work on the labour market, skills, energy, and infrastructure. In 1999, Neil began his career in recruitment working for executive search firm Fraser Watson before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and joining the CBI in 2004. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a Fellow of the RSA. #recruitment #businesstips #recession #recession2023 #podcast

It's our first episode of 2023! What a way to start the new year with our special guest Neil Carberry! Neil is the Chief Executive Officer at Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)This is a must-listen for anyone at any level in recruitment! In this episode, Neil shares his expertise, thoughts and advice on how you can succeed in 2023...The reality of the employment market as we enter 2023; how to ensure your business is ready - 4:45 Guidance and advice to ensure your desk will thrive in 2023 - 26.24 ----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Vincere, and a proud partner to Needi and Inclusion Crowd Our Sponsor: Vincere is THE Recruitment Operating System. A single tech platform to unify your CRM and ATS, website, candidate and client portals, shift scheduler, timesheets, analytics, and video interviewing.For further details on Vincere, click on the link here https://bit.ly/3lstXtpOur 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/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Listen to this episode here - https://youtu.be/iPr5EEkqn00

What a year 2022 has been, and what better person to talk us through where we have been, where we are and where we are going than the elf of the Recruitment Employment Confederation, Neil Carberry. We covered: Neil's observations on 2022, what we have learnt and what has surprised him The trends taking us into 2023 and how TAs & Recruiters should prepare The most significant challenges facing companies right now and what they should be doing to overcome them What the great recruiters do to be successful in this market How companies can keep hold of their people and avoid significant resignations in January Contact Neil here - Neil Carberry

“We need to equip people with relationship-building skills, because when the market turns, every recruiter in town is going to have to get on the phone and do some business development, and they won't have the skills and clients won't want to talk to them.” Hear Greg Savage and Neil Carberry discuss candidate and client engagement strategies in the latest special episode of our Talking Recruitment podcast. Join Greg's masterclass in London on August 31 to learn more about: • Leadership imperatives for the new era • Revising your candidate acquisition and engagement strategy • Understanding ‘sustainability' and building a resilient business • Margins, pricing, metrics, the benchmarks you need, and more! Sign up here: https://web.cvent.com/event/03ba3451-2fbd-4e67-b314-c825e0fe109e/summary

Recession Proofing Your Recruitment Career   If you've been following the market, the news is looking increasingly grim - record inflation, energy prices, increase taxation, tech hiring freezes, stock market collapse and the possible end of crypto - its looking like the good times have ended already.   As recruiters, we are often the first to feel the effects of the economy, and we each need to take action before the sh1t hits the fan. So, lets forget these past amazing 12 months, what actions do we need to take to future proof our recruitment careers?     - State of the Economy - Growth sectors of the economy - What happens to recruiters in recession - past experience - Actions for 3rd party, in-house and RPO recruiters - What happens to the freelance market during downturn? - How do technological change since last downturn change the dynamic? - Is remote a help or a hindrance for recruiters looking for work? - Will wages decline in real terms if we are in global competition/ - What practical things should a recruiter be doing, right now?   All this and more with Vanessa Raath, Founder (Talent Hunter), Neil Carberry, CEO (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) & Dorothy Dalton, Exec Career Coach (3Plus International)     Ep158 is sponsored by our buddies iCIMS   In the last few years how we work has changed. So too has how we connect and build relationships with talent. In this guide provided by iCIMS - recruiting software platform that helps accelerate and streamline the entire recruitment process, you can explore 4 ways to engage top talent.   Download the guide to get started! > ‘The definite guide to engaging top talent'

Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018 having been managing director at the Confederation of British Industry, leading the CBI's work on the labour market, skills, energy and infrastructure.  In 1999, Neil began his career in recruitment working for executive search firm Fraser Watson before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and joining the CBI in 2004. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a Fellow of the RSA. He is a member of the council of the conciliation service ACAS and a former member of the Low Pay Commission, which recommends UK minimum wages. A three-time nominee to the SIA staffing100 in Europe, he is also on the board of the World Employment Confederation and a primary academy trust in Oxfordshire. Neil is an RFU qualified rugby coach and is one of the 8000 co-owners who made Heart of Midlothian the UK's biggest fan-owned football club.Support the show (https://pod.fan/baachu-talk)

Neil is the CEO at the REC, the leading membership organization for recruitment/staffing firms and individual recruiters. As a £35bn part of the UK's professional services sector, brilliant recruiters change our economy and do the same for candidates' lives - making great work happen every day. At REC, they speak up for a fantastic sector, hold to professional standards, and help firms and individual recruiters grow and understand the market's changing demands. Neil is also Non-Exec at Acas and Primary Academy Trust Director. In this episode, you will find out the following: Neil's unique perspective on the confidence in the market vs. the talent shortage right now How the market is strategically planning for the use of contractors How companies are standing out in "The War For Talent." What companies can do to combat the labor shortage; buy, borrow or grow! The Great Resignation; what's the to come and how companies can retain talent Neil's thoughts on internal mobility and how it should work What is the future looking like in terms of the market. Where does it go, where does it end? Contact Neil here - Neil Carberry | LinkedIn

During this WORK. podcast we welcome Neil Carberry, the CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation which is a leading membership organization for recruitment and staffing firms based in the UK. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation helps UK's professional recruiters have a lasting impact on the economy as well as candidates' lives - making great work happen everyday. Neil CarberryThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation LISHNASADeloitte Upwork Zurich InsuranceTikTokSimon Senek Green Bay Packers

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist, IHS Markit. They discuss the economic outlook for 2022and what this year may bring for businesses and individuals. Following the rollercoaster rof the pandemic, Brexit and our recovery phase, they analyse what businesses and recruiters need to do to stay on top. In this episode, tune in to hear about: • The pace of UK economic growth and how COVID-19 is influencing each sector • The labour market and jobs experience, as the British economy is driven by consumer activity • The business model that is most sustainable in our current climate

What is going to happen in Recruiting for 2022? Its going to be another crazy year in our game, as candidate shortages continue to drive up demand for recruiters, organisations contort and reshape to better access different types of worker and new technologies bring big ramifications for how we do our work. Questions to consider How does employer branding look like at a time when workers have the upper hand? What is the upper limit to the increase in comp & ben? When do organisations begin to actively offshore unfillable jobs? What HR tech unicorns will be the big stories of 2022? Will the hybrid hype finally burst? All this and more as we discuss and forecast what is going to happen in 2022.  With Madeline Laurano, Founder (Aptitude Research), George Laroque, Founder, (Worktech), Neil Carberry, CEO (Recruitment & Employment Confederation), Sue Marks, CEO (Cielo) and Mervyn Dinnen, Founder (TwoHeads)   We're on Friday 7th January, 10.00am ET / 2.00pm GMT - register by clicking on the green button and follow the channel here (recommended) Episode 138 is supported by our buddies Join Talent Join Talent is EMEA's fastest growing embedded talent solution provider. We deliver a market-leading and super-agile boutique Project RPO solution for scaling businesses - supporting with hiring demand in tech, product, digital, design, commercial/GTM & corporate vacancies.   If you're a recruiter looking to join a rocketship - you should  Join Talent

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry and Deputy CEO Kate Shoesmith review the highs and lows of 2021. They discuss the positive impact of our reports and campaigns, and the value that recruiters provide our economy. Tune in to hear: * The scale of the industry and how our Recruitment and Recovery campaign has helped to reposition the role of recruiters * How our labour shortage campaign has demonstrated the value that recruiters bring to the economy and how the REC can help businesses formulate their plans for the future * The REC being your go-to for support and tools to help you make informed decisions for your business.

RECRUITMENT REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2021   We're finally here folks - the last Brainfood Live of the year! I know that it's only the 17th December but it's Christmas Eve next Friday and I suspect everybody will either by with friends and family for the holidays, or zoning out on Netflix and whiskey on their own, so this is the day we're going to close the year on.   As such, lets talk about this year - what was the biggest thing to happen in recruiting in 2021 and why?   How about   - The Great Resignation - did it happen, and if so, where? - The Hybrid Hype - are we over it yet? - Apple kills Facebook with ad opt in - Facebook pivots the Metaverse (and becomes Meta) - Big blockchain revival, have we seen the already the next dominant players for Web3? - New HR Tech stack - Deal, Oyster, Remote - What else?   Lets talk about it in a rolling two hour special, as we talk with the great and the good in the community, including but not restricted to Louise Triance, Founder (UK Recruiter), Neil Carberry, MD, (REC), James Osborne, Founder (The Recruitment Network), Heidi Wassini, Global Talent Acquisition Manager (Vivo) & Colin Donnery, CEO, (FRS) & Wolfgang Brickwedde, Founder (ICR)   All this and more in Brainfood Live on Air - it promises to be a fascinating show!   Ep137 is sponsored by Platypus.   With systematic data on team culture and candidate values, Platypus allows you to track alignment, build stronger teams, and improve quality of hire. They've just launched Platypus Connect (Beta), a new add-on to help you discover and connect with culturally aligned talent. Read more here.  It's next-generation stuff folks, so book a demo with a friendly member of the Platypus team, or try out their candidate flow. 

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Amanda Fone, Founder & CEO at f1 Recruitment. They discuss managing social change for clients, championing hybrid working for flexibility and equal work life balance, and diversifying the talent pool used to recruit candidates. In this episode, tune in to hear: * How to incorporate diversity into your business and retain talent * Empowering business decisions that can change lack of social representation in the marketing, communications and sports sectors * The importance of influencing young people at an early stage to join a marketing and comms career

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools and Executive Director of the Small Business Charter. They discuss how we can improve business management, how to seek productivity as we bounce back from Covid-19 and adapt to Brexit, and how to solve long-term productivity challenges that we have faced in the UK. In this episode, tune in to hear: *How we can improve the performance of the UK economy for businesses of all sizes *More about the Government-backed 12-week programme - Help to grow: Management for SME leaders, which is helping SEMs achieve growth by providing Business Mentors * Why sustainability is important to the future of your business and its growth

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews recruitment entrepreneur, Ricky Martin. They discuss running a business through the downturn, recovery and the standards we should be accountable for in recruitment and staffing. In this episode, tune in to hear: *How Ricky has used life sciences to help others, supporting hires relating to Covid-19 and the vaccine rollout *The importance of hiring individuals who have a passion for the sector they are recruiting for *About giving people a sense of purpose and devising a strategy that people can relate to *What it is to be a recruiter and the career you can build; celebrating the differences that can be made when helping businesses to grow and delivering a step change for inclusion and diversity

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Mims Davies MP, Minister of Employment. They discuss the labour market, the DWP and REC partnership and the new youth hubs which will support candidates with the required skills for employment. In this episode, tune in to hear: • About the level of demand and shortages in the economy • More on employment opportunities and the ways people are able to progress within organisations • How the government is committed to supporting people into fulfilling roles and helping employers to attract more candidates

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Seb Maley, Chief Executive of Qdos Contractor. They discuss IR35 legislation changes, how the market will reshape and potential challenges that companies may face. In this episode, tune in to hear: *About the trends over the last 12 months and how organisations have responded to regulatory changes *More about the competitive environment and how companies are using a positive IR35 approach to benefit them *The benefits and disadvantages of the CEST tool and whether your business should implement its own audit trail and process for addition reassurance *How to be reactive to the changes that your business may face and more engaging with customers

Tune in to our latest episode as our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Amanda Simpson, CEO and Founder of SVC Solutions. Listen in as they discuss Amanda's journey through recruitment and running her own business, the lessons learnt whilst recovering from recession and how to change your mindset from survival to business growth. In this episode, tune in to hear: *About the recession recovery cycle and how to help your business bounce back *How to adapt to the growing changes in business and the important qualities to look out for both candidates and clients *The potential of the industry, when individuals have the right talent and knowledge to make informed decisions.

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Paulo Canoa, CEO of GI Group UK. Listen in as they discuss Paulo's career to date, the differences between candidate profiles and the focus in recruitment companies in the UK and internationally.

The Centre for Progressive Policy talked to the former Chair of Ofqual, Roger Taylor, about what really happened during last year's exam debacle and what lessons we might draw on the future of algorithms, qualifications and fairness in education. Roger shared his thoughts publicly for the first time since stepping down from the regulator.In 2020 Covid closed 90 per cent of the world's schools. In the long list of harm caused by the pandemic, the disruption to the education of a generation may prove to be long lasting. One acute aspect of this was the difficulties countries faced in administering examinations. The UK and Ireland chose the unusual route of using co teacher assessments and predictions to estimate likely results. There was widespread agreement about the viability, even desirability, of the policy amongst education leaders before the event; and wholesale rejection by the people affected by it. There is much to learn from this.The episode has highlighted the tension between meritocracy and examinations. The Algorithm was rejected because it was intolerable that young people would have their futures determined by a prediction based on things such as which school they went to. Some were troubled by the extent to which some students would have done better than predicted. But others were equally troubled by the degree to which a child's circumstances could account for how they would perform in exams. This year exams won't be held because it would be unfair when children have had such different levels of access to education. But that leaves open the question of why they are fair in normal times, when pupils experience very different levels of educational support and the educational set backs that many children have suffered over the course of the pandemic will continue to affect them for years ahead.These events undermine public trust in the fairness of exams. Many employers have similar concerns, some of whom are turning away from exam grades as an indicator of employability and are instead using their own assessments which they claim give them a better understanding of their candidates and support more diverse hiring. In the past, the temptation for politicians has been to try to diffuse these tensions by degrading the quality of educational assessment, allowing grades to inflate or adopting untrustworthy forms of assessment. Rather than allowing this to happen, we need an approach that improves and expands the range of information that young people can use to demonstrate their skills.In this event, the former chair of Ofqual, Roger Taylor talked about fairness and quality in education and how the current system needs to change. Former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield OBE and Chief Executive of the REC, Neil Carberry responded to the comments. The event was chaired by CPP's director Charlotte Alldritt.Key questions included: How can we create an education and assessment system that operates as a driver of social mobility? Or do we have unfair expectations about the degree to which education can tackle wider social and economic inequalities? How can the Department for Education ensure learning and assessment enhance children's opportunities and bridge young people's skills and potential with employers? In what ways can employers be further involved in these policies and in practice? How can we align the needs of measuring what a young person can do and assessing their potential whilst ensuring education standards? What is the role of data and digital technology in ensuring that robust assessment complements a meritocratic education system?Sign up here to receive invitations for future eventshttps://progressive-policy.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=24e4a85116c5264bd2f871286&id=01d3d549a2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Tina McKenzie, CEO, Staffline Ireland and Deputy Chair of Policy and Advocacy, FSB UK. Listen in as they discuss how the economy is changing, and how to meet the expectations of the future of work for business and staff alike, following on from Brexit, Covid and other issues. In this episode, tune in to hear: Ways to deal with the new demands that your business can face and how to satisfy your client How to demonstrate the value of the collective by positive company offerings that ensure you look after clients and your staff members wellbeing, the company culture and retain talent What the future of work looks like taking flexibility and trends on digitalisation into consideration

PROBLEMS WITH HYBRID? As we begin to think about the bounce back from the pandemic, the growing consensus is that the ‘hybrid' model of working - flexibility for staff to work either from home, with an office provided - is going to be the default setting for the majority of businesses.  Candidates and employees seem to want this flexibility…..but does it really work? Are there any trade offs with hybrid? What are we losing if we work this way? What worries business owners, managers, CEO's - key executives with a responsibility for the health of the business - about this modus operandi? This is the topic of Brainfood Live On Air  We're with Alex DePledge, MBE, CEO of Resi, Neil Carberry, CEO of Recruitment & Employers Confederations and Nims Dhawan, Organisational Design at the UK Ministry of Defence.  We've heard from the employees; now we have to hear from the bosses

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Tim Cook, Group CEO of nGage Specialist Recruitment. They discuss building a recruitment business back better and stronger following the pandemic, and the strategies that should be in place. Tim also talks about bringing AI into the recruitment space in a structured way, the robotic processes and automation that nGage now have in place and their ability to significantly curate more traffic than ever before.

Featured speaker: Joanne Lockwood, founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen Joanne joins Neil Carberry to discuss our industry's role in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. You'll hear about practical steps that your business can take to enable D&I, and to drive the UK’s productivity. Tune in to hear: • How we can be more diverse and inclusive as an industry and as employers • The importance of tackling and mitigating bias in the recruitment process • Potentially changing the selection process, ditching CVs as a primary source of evidence, anonymising candidates and using objective based tasks

Neil Carberry is the CEO of the REC - Recruitment Employment Confederation. He's a very valuable guest and a thought leader within the recruitment industry, so we are delighted to have him back on the podcast for the second time for an update as we begin to get out of lockdown. Neil appeared on the podcast back in January and in the episode Neil discusses: The impact covid had on the recruitment industry in 2020, The industry best practices he had observed during 2020 lastly when could we expect the recovery. So in this episode Neil gives his insights and thoughts into: How to be 'professionalise' the role of the recruitment industry? What's the best way to blend AI and human interaction as a recruiter? What is the RECRUITMENT and RECOVERY campaign? (REC) Links to connect with Neil - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-carberry-95948938/ This episode is sponsored by Hoxo Media - the leading marketing agency for recruitment businesses. For further details on their 8-week academy, contact Lysha (07855 778617) https://www.hoxomedia.com/ You can also watch this episode on our Youtube Channel - Qui Recruitment R2R

Working from home is changing the way we think about where we base our life and careers, but how remote can we be from our business or office? Can you live and work hundreds of miles away from your employer and what could that mean for your personal life and finances or for the company you work for? Whether you’re an employee or an employer we’d love to hear from you, e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now with your thoughts, questions and experiences. Joining the conversation with presenter Felicity Hannah at 3pm on Wednesday 14 April are Neil Carberry, CEO at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and Jodie Hill, Director at employment law firm Thrive Law. Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Diane Richardson Editor: Emma Rippon

Inclusion is more than a buzz word in 2021, it is a critical business priority. The main message Neil shares with the Business leaders he works with is ‘don’t leave it to your HR Director’. Inclusion needs to be companywide and often a fundamental shift to ensure that employees feel comfortable within the environment you have created and can therefore perform to the best of their ability.

Lee Anderson starts the show, discussing how the Prime Minister is facing a rebellion over Covid passports. Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, talks to Mike about how Google is urging its staff to get back into the office. Comedian Ria Lina joins Mike for World Autism Awareness Week, and finally, the Perrior Awards with Izzy Rowland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Lysha is joined by a very familiar face within the recruitment industry - Neil Carberry the CEO at Recruitment & Employment Confederation. A leading membership organisation for recruitment/staffing firms and individual recruiters. The heart of what the REC does is to create transparency, standards, and compliance for the industry. http://www.rec.uk.com In this episode: Find out what impact covid had on the recruitment industry in 2020.  What he's observed as best practice and leadership over the past year.  Recovery? When is it coming? With Brexit & IR35? Lastly, the advice Neil would give to business leaders to ensure they are ready for what is ahead of us this year.  You can also watch this episode on our youtube channel - Qui Recruitment R2R  Further links to Neil - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-carberry-95948938/ This podcast and this episode are now sponsored by Hoxo Media - the worlds leading content marketing agency for recruitment businesses.  Links - https://www.hoxomedia.com/ (https://www.hoxomedia.com) We believe there's a truly symbiotic relationship between both brands, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABdmDUBTLuXoCiMUqTimEGH_9OlxBqkBGo (Lysha) is a recent graduate of the Hoxo Academy - on how to develop future branding for LinkedIn They've launched an 8-week personal brand programme, which you can roll out across your entire business. For the first 50 customers of 2021, they're offering the chance to enrol unlimited users onto the programme for 12 months, at no extra cost - this includes any new hires you make within the 12 months. For more information on the academy get in touch with Lysha!

As we begin a new year, are we justified in feeling hopeful and cautiously optimistic about the market?  Where do we go from here as a recruitment industry?  What are the trends, challenges, threats and opportunities?   To answer these questions, I invited Neil Carberry to share his perspective as the CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Neil's role gives him a unique vantage point to provide insights on the recruitment industry especially on what the future looks like for recruiters.  The REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) is the leading membership organization for recruitment/staffing firms and individual recruiters in the United Kingdom.  With a massive membership of around 3,300 companies and 10,000 individuals, the REC publishes industry analysis on a regular basis, including their Annual Recruitment Industry Trends Survey. This means that Neil's insights are grounded in empirical research combined with anecdotal evidence based on hundreds of conversations with recruitment business owners.    Episode Outline and Highlights [3:35] Neil shares his insights on where we are now as an industry and what the future looks like for recruiters in 2021. [10:28] A big challenge for our industry is making a VALUE based, rather than a price based, argument for what we do  [11:10] Recruitment industry trends; how recruiters can deliver more value as the labour market recovers. [14:45] Delivering more value - Neil shared a really good story on how one of their members added real value to an employer and its employees. [20:30] Current practices and innovations that are being driven in our industry. [25:30] Improving client relations: What advice would Neil give to REC members on helping our clients? [31:05] How we can recruiters rethink service offerings and stay relevant. [42:01] What's the biggest challenge Neil faced recently in his career? [46:50] Both Mark and Neil love running - here's why... [48:00] Battling with impostor syndrome and self-doubt. “A Genuine Professional Service” Discussing the real value that the industry brings to the economy, Neil highlights why recruitment is highly different from other sectors and industries and why we should be proud of what we do. He also mentioned a few aspects that also enables a recruitment business to provide a genuine professional service versus just being a transactional and price-driven type of business.   Helping the client to get it right (the wrong hire can cost a client/business hundreds of thousands of pounds) Recruitment plays a vital role in employees' long term goals  Providing advice and having deep client relationships  Leading the way on diversity and inclusion. As this is easier said than done, hear real-life examples shared by Neil on how this can happen and how it changes people's lives. To conclude this part of our conversation, Neil said that “I think we should be really proud of what we do as an industry. I think it is easy to hide away or incorrectly compare recruitment to other sectors. We change lives.”  Thoughts on Resilience, Challenges, and Kindness When Neil and I discussed resilience, I had to ask Neil to talk about one of the biggest challenges he had to face in his career. Neil revealed, “You know when we talk about working at home? My experience in spring was not that. It was living at work. I know many, particularly recruitment business owners and operators who have felt the same. I think I had about 4 days off since March 12th.” Neil added, “But I think the thing that I learned... is we all have a fuel tank and we need to remember that sometimes it's pretty close to empty. So I think making sure taking time for self-care, even when it feels like there are 101 urgent things… Getting a sense of what's important… Making sure that we're carving out thinking time, actively throwing stuff off the back of the lorry that doesn't need to be on the lorry … I think increasingly focusing on human relations as well because we are not seeing people everyday… We are, after all, human beings and kindness is the first thing we should start with. Kindness to ourselves, and kindness to each other.” Very valuable insights indeed! NB - a “lorry” is a truck, for those listening outside the UK :) Neil Carberry Bio and Contact Info Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018 has been managing director at the Confederation of British Industry.  In 1999, Neil began his career in recruitment working for executive search firm Fraser Watson before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and joining the CBI in 2004. He is a member of the council of the conciliation service ACAS and of the Low Pay Commission where he helps guide pay policy in the UK. He is also the chair of a small primary academy trust in Oxfordshire. Neil on LinkedIn Recruitment & Employment Confederation website Neil on Twitter @RECNeil Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach Related Podcast You Might Enjoy TRR #3 The 4 Qualities of The World's Top Recruitment Leaders, with Doug Bugie Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter

The RAG Report is BACK! But this time it is LIVE!  If you remember, I started this show in the first Lockdown as a way of giving the sector a daily update on how the virus was being received by recruiters around the globe. In light of the new restrictions, I felt it was important to bring this back! In today's episode, I was joined on LinkedIn Live by Neil Carberry, the CEO of The REC.  At the helm of the REC, Representing a network of more than 3,300 recruitment businesses and 10,500 individual recruiters, gives Neil a unique insight into how COVID-19 is truly affecting the industry today. In this episode, we talked about: What really happened to the sector in the first wave What sectors have been hit the most How the job market is performing vs predicted 2020 forecasts What Neil sees happening in Q4 and 2021 Loads of other random stuff that somehow relates to the above! Neil is a great guy and clearly shares my passion for helping our wonderful industry to grow! If you would like to chat to Neil about how he and the REC can help your agency then feel free to reach out on here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-carberry-95948938/ ------ Sponsors: Odro: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2dvRVhiRThadE5uLURWZHFzLWlrdzk1SlJiUXxBQ3Jtc0tud3NGdmFDWnpzTUp4R3VJZGlHNnNaM2wtN0FialJyTS02U25Wc0NiZWNtN2NET1lqUUdVX2lZQW9lWjJSZklrOTBPa0czc3JBNkdKdVIweFRRVi1uMHl1N1MxbVh3ZTlOTGsxY0t4RGs1TUtaUGNhYw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=rJ2exNr23ek&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F35UrBKr (https://bit.ly/35UrBKr) Vincere: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNIUlF3TFJUazZ6NnRKeGs3dkFidjg2X3FwQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZkFSMUlJa3pOWEZfLWsxTDA4b2oxZ1JSWGNvci1OZUFseEtLOEVHSnNhLTNYeEJqc2NGdEc2X25TQXNfMllaazVYWG00Rm15ZGhTdUVyLXV5X1c3a1ZpYVJLSTkxRlBzeFB4clYzUE9icFc3R2lQRQ%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=rJ2exNr23ek&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2zOL43W (https://bit.ly/2zOL43W)

In this episode, we take a big-picture look at employee voice: why it matters now and what we need to do to strengthen it. As workplaces grapple with unprecedented change, what role should voice play in helping us to navigate the present and future challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic?We're joined by Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the REC, Paul Nowak, Deputy General Secretary of the TUC and Gill Dix, Head of Policy at Acas to discuss:- What good voice really looks like- What mechanisms workplaces need to harness it- And what happens when they do - or don'tEpisode resources: Policy paper: Building back – making working lives betterPolicy paper: Consultation – a voice lost in a crowdTailored support for your workplace: We offer tailored support for workplaces facing specific challenges. Call us on 0300 123 1150, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or fill in our enquiry form.For podcast and event updates sign up to our free email newsletterTranscript available at www.acas.org.uk/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Christian is joined by Neil Carberry, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which represents over 3,000 recruitment companies across the country. Neil gives his assessment of the jobs market and the changes coming its way, and offers advice for job seekers or those looking to change their career during these uncertain times. He also adds his voice to the great 'working from home' debate — suggesting that while it has many upsides, and is here to stay in some form, the office is still important and people 'shouldn't get carried away' in assuming we won't ever return to them. Also in this episode, Christian looks at the latest survey of British businesses considering job cuts; a plea for help from the retail and hospitality sectors; and Canary Wharf's efforts to reassure bankers that the iconic site is safe to return to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has never been a more important time to be strategically valuable to your customers.  If you are a recruiter or a recruitment business owner and you're thinking about how you can secure  your share of what looks to be  a shrinking market for recruitment, it is vital that you move away from the 'supplier' mindset and into one of 'strategic partner'.  - What are the steps required to making this transition? - What do clients want / need from a recruitment supplier, other than candidates - 360 or 180 degree cycle recruiting focus - What services now vs what services then? All this and more, as we discuss recruitment agencies and how they need to move upstream.  Special Guest providing special knowledge is Recruitment & Employment Confederation CEO, Neil Carberry,    Episode 71 is supported by our buddies at CVCheck CVCheck is a leading provider of background screening services, conducting more than 300,000 checks every year for businesses, government organisations and individuals in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. To validate your candidates credentials more efficiently –request a demofrom CVCheck today.  

In this special LIVE podcast, Neil has kindly agreed to come onto the show to answer your questions. I'm also going to be joined by Tony Bates who is going to co-host this show with me to ensure the questions you want answered get answered. We're all experiencing unprecedented adversity right now within the recruitment industry. I wanted to make sure I played my part in helping us come together and get through this as an industry. Having sat down with numerous successful recruitment professionals when hosting the recruitment rollercoaster podcast I wanted to try and bring the right people together who can share their own experiences having been through adversity themselves. On each episode of this LIVE podcast webinar series, we will be digging into what the panellists are doing today in their businesses to weather the storm of Covid 19 but also how they have learnt from adversity in the past. I don't want listeners relying on me to ask the correct questions so a HUGE part of this is going to be interactive Q&A with the panellists. I want to make sure you get YOUR questions answered! I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/ (Hishem Azzouz) If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.  Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.   Simply it will enable me to reach more people with the podcast, you can easily leave a review with the following link - https://ratethispodcast.com/rollercoaster (https://ratethispodcast.com/rollercoaster)