Talking Recruitment

Talking Recruitment

A regular podcast featuring the leading thinkers from across the recruitment and business world, in conversation with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry. *The views expressed by guests on the REC's Talking Recruitment podcast are not those of the REC and reflect the individual's personal opinions.

Episodes

Episode 59: Rethinking recruitment for a future-ready workforce

April 30, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast Neil Carberry talks to Jo Major, Founder of Diversity in Recruitment. They discuss the evolving role of tomorrow’s recruiter, from transactional hiring to strategic talent architect and reengineering recruitment practices for a skills-first future.
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Episode 58: Navigating the recent legal changes and what they mean for you

April 16, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast REC Legal experts Lorraine Laryea, Chief Standards Officer and Melissa Mhondoro, Legal Advice Manager sit down with Kate Shoesmith Deputy CEO to discuss the latest legal and Employment Right Bill changes.
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Episode 57: The power of communication: Scaling a successful recruitment business

March 30, 2025 • 26 mins
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.
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Episode 56: How is automation transforming hiring and empowering candidates in the UK?

March 17, 2025 • 31 mins
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 pr...
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Episode 55: The changing cost of business: taxes, talent & the UK’s economic shift

March 3, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
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Episode 54: Going beyond the placement and elevating recruitment through strong business strategy

February 17, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
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Episode 53: Breaking barriers – how employers can create meaningful opportunities for young people

February 4, 2025 • 32 mins
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 a...
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Episode 52: Beyond the hype: How AI and verifiable credentials are transforming talent acquisition

January 21, 2025 • 29 mins
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 t...
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Episode 51: Shaping recruitment’s future: insights from Bev White on AI and human-centred strategies

January 8, 2025 • 35 mins
Our first episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast for 2025 hears from a speaker that truly does what they love and ensures it creates a difference for the future. Bev White, Chief Executive Officer of Nash Squared sits down with Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy CEO to chat about her career journey, the importance of personalisation and prioritising human involvement in any business. We also discuss how recruitment businesses should b...
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Episode 50: REC round-up: highlights, challenges & the road ahead

December 10, 2024 • 37 mins
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.
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Episode 49: Navigating the future of staffing: compliance and the power of technology

November 27, 2024 • 24 mins
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 busine...
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Episode 48: Empowering people, elevating standards: The Mixxos way

November 12, 2024 • 37 mins
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 stand...
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Episode 47: Purpose-driven recruitment: building impact and opportunity

October 29, 2024 • 32 mins
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 purpos...
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Episode 46: Mastering the negotiation game: the RAD approach

October 15, 2024 • 44 mins
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 i...
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Episode 45: Leading beyond limits: innovating recruitment and retaining top talent.

September 30, 2024 • 33 mins
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...
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Episode 44: Debunking new and existing technology (AI/ML) and should recruiters be worried?

September 25, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, Kate Shoesmith talks to John Buyers, Partner and Head of the International AI team at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what makes artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) different from any other technology and how UK businesses should manage their own use of AI. We discuss: What makes artificial intelligence or machine learning different from any other technology? Should we be worried about it? What ...
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Episode 43: Why #TempWorkWorks for individuals, for business and for the economy

September 11, 2024 • 28 mins
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 je...
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Episode 42: AI in recruitment: boosting efficiency, reducing bias and shaping the future

August 21, 2024 • 40 mins
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...
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Episode 41: Global recruitment insights: Transforming relationships and expectations in the UK.

August 6, 2024 • 37 mins
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. ...
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Episode 40: Driving a winning business: Business development for high performance!

July 24, 2024 • 27 mins
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...
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