The opening episode of Launchpad features Tech Returners CEO Beckie Taylor.

Taylor scaled her business alongside co-founder James Heggs over five years whilst raising two very young children. Specialising in the training and placing of mid-senior level professionals looking to re-enter the workplace after a career break in the tech sector, it was inspired by Taylor’s own experience when she returned to a high-flying HR role following maternity leave.

The episode covers:

• Defining a flexible workforce (00:42)

• The opportunities & challenges around building a flexible workforce (03:44)

• The purpose and journey of Tech Returners, acquired by Northcoders in February (12:45)

• Reader questions (29:43)

• Practical tips for building a flexible workforce – ‘Rocket Fuel’ (37:10)

• A personal challenge Beckie has overcome since childhood (38:48)