Attracting, engaging, and retaining talent in health and social care isn’t easy — but it’s possible when people come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and take action.In Episode 3 of our Engage Care Talent documentary – The Meeting, Chris Le’cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down in the studio for a focused planning session. They explore the purpose behind Engage Care Talent, why it exists, and how it’s becoming more than a podcast: a genuine community for change.Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:✅ What “solving the care talent crisis one conversation at a time” really means✅ Why engagement is just as important as attraction and retention✅ How real stories and shared experiences can inspire practical change✅ Why this isn’t just a project — it’s a movement built in public📺 Watch Episode 2 – The Run: https://youtu.be/Mh8Kc6iN5SQ🎬 Missed Episode 1? Start here: https://youtu.be/vL2E17lA10Y⏩ Subscribe for what’s next: https://www.engagecaretalent.com/We’re building more than conversations - we’re building a community. Join us.

Attracting and retaining talent in health and social care can feel like a marathon. But with the right mindset, confidence, and the willingness to take steps, it can be done.In Episode 2 of the Engage Care Talent documentary - The Run - Rowan Marriott and Chris Le'cand-Harwood head out for an early morning run to talk about resilience, endurance, and why tackling the care talent crisis starts by taking action - even when it feels difficult. ✨ Watch Episode 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL2E17lA10Y&t=4s✨ Subscribe to catch Episode 3 - The Meeting - where we reveal how we’re planning the future of Engaged Care Talenthttps://www.engagecaretalent.com/🎙 Explore our catalogue of nearly 20 episodes on: • Leadership in health & social care • Innovations transforming healthcare • Employer branding masterclasses • The economy’s impact on talent attraction & retention • Case studies and insights into what engages staff👉 Get access here: https://www.engagecaretalent.com/We’re also launching a true community for people passionate about solving the care talent crisis - early access will open soon for 20 people. Register your interest today https://www.engagecaretalent.com/

Ready to implement new workforce technology but worried about getting it right?

We dive deep into the topic in part 2 of our 2-part series with Temployer - the flexible workforce management platform.

It’s another great episode on Engage Care Talent - we’re solving the care talent crisis one conversation at a time.

Hosts Chris Le’cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down with Mark Hily, from Cygnet, and Ben Benhafsi, from Temployer.

Marc and Ben have worked closely for the last few years to roll out flexible workforce management technology at Cygnet. And it’s made a massive impact on the way they manage their flexible workforce.

This isn’t just another tech conversation – it’s a masterclass in change management.

Our guests reveal the exact steps they took to transform busy teams into engaged adopters, sharing real insights on overcoming implementation challenges and driving behavioural change.

This saved Cygnet millions of pounds, but more importantly, it’s ensures quality care while making flexible workforce management more streamlined.

What You’ll Learn

• Proven strategies for getting staff engaged with new technology

• Step-by-step change management approaches that actually work

• How to overcome resistance and build buy-in across your organisation

• Common implementation pitfalls and how to avoid them

• The psychology behind successful technology adoption

• Practical tips for managing behavioural change in the workplace

Whether you’re planning your first workforce management system rollout or looking to improve adoption of existing tools, Mark and Ben’s hard-won experience will save you months of trial and error.

Guests: Mark Hily (Cygnet) & Ben Benhafsi (Temployer)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-hily-23a1b465

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-benhafsi-13b04932/

Hosts:

Chris Le’cand-Harwood & Rowan Marriott

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislch/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-marriott-7791068/

Don’t let poor implementation waste your technology investment – watch now for actionable advice and a real view into what it takes to make something happen.

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Go behind the scenes with founders Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott as they spend time together recording the Engage Care Talent documentary. Over dinner, they share the why and what behind the mission of the Engage Care Talent - the place talk and learn about attracting, engaging and retaining talent in health and social care.🎬 This is Episode 1 of our 3-part documentary seriesSubscribe at www.engagecaretalent.com to access all episodes and exclusive conversations with our guests.Over dinner, we explore:✅ The personal motivations driving two founders to tackle healthcare's talent crisis✅ Why now is the crucial time to address healthcare talent challenges✅ How community building can transform talent acquisition and retention✅ What makes Engage Care Talent different✅ The vision for creating lasting change in health and social care✅ Building bridges between C-suite executives and frontline recruitersThis isn't your typical business meeting - it's an candid conversation between two founders who believe they can make a real difference. We're tackling the care talent crisis one conversation at a time, and this behind-the-scenes look shows you exactly how and why we're doing it.Whether you're a Chief Executive, HR Director, Talent Acquisition specialist, or anyone involved in healthcare staffing, this community is for you.About Engage Care TalentWe're building a community who are passionate about attracting and retaining talent in health and social care. To learn, share and support each other.Our mission is to create lasting change in how the healthcare sector approaches talent challenges.🔔 Subscribe at www.engagecaretalent.com for Episodes 2 & 3 of this documentary series💬 Share your thoughts in the comments🤝 Join our community of healthcare talent professionals#HealthcareTalent #NHS #TalentAcquisition #HealthcareRecruitment #CommunityBuilding #DocumentaryPodcast

Healthcare organisations are struggling with staffing complexities and skyrocketing agency costs.

In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we dive deep into how innovative tech solutions are transforming workforce management in healthcare.

It was great to get Ben Benhafsi from Temployer into the studio to chat about creating sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective staffing solutions that maintain high standards of patient care. Rowan Marriott [Co-Founder of Engage Care Talent] gets some unique insights into the world of workforce management, technology and the Temployer platform.What You'll Learn:✅ Why over-reliance on temporary agencies is hurting healthcare organisations✅ How to balance permanent staff satisfaction with flexible staffing needs✅ The tech framework that's optimising workforce management across multiple facilities✅ Compliance automation and invoicing efficiencies that save time and money✅ Real implementation strategies from organisations seeing remarkable resultsKey Takeaways:• Prioritise internal resources before turning to agency staff• Integration doesn't have to be overwhelming with the right partner• Compliance and cost control can work hand-in-hand• Technology can create value for organisations, employees, AND agenciesComing Up Next:In the next episode, Ben joins us again with Cygnet Group, where we'll explore their partnership with Temployer and the remarkable results implementing these workforce management solutions organisation-wide.**Subscribe** to get the next episode in your inbox https://www.engagecaretalent.com/ Connect with Ben:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-benhafsi-13b04932/Temployer Website: https://temployer.co/#ad

In this Engage Care Talent Mini episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our biggest expansion yet - taking Engage Care Talent from podcast conversations to real-world events.

What you'll discover:• Why we're moving beyond just podcasting to build genuine community• The relief care professionals feel when they can finally get off Teams and meet face-to-face• How networking events can work WITHOUT being sales pitches• Our vision for regional events that actually serve care sector professionals• Why community building matters more than ever in solving the care talent crisis

Whether you're in talent acquisition, care management, or anywhere in the care sector, this short episode reveals why we believe in-person connection is the missing piece in tackling the care talent crisis.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Our first Engage Care Talent event is coming soon - and we can't wait to meet you in person.

Connect with us:

• Follow Engage Care Talent for updates on our upcoming events
• Share this episode with someone in the care sector who needs to hear this
• Let us know in the comments: What would you want from a care sector networking event?

The healthcare sector needs future proofing - and some organisations are breaking the cycle. Instead of constantly firefighting workforce challenges, they're building sustainable, future-ready teams.

We were in the studio recently recording an episode all about workforce management technology. And it showed how important having sustainable systems is for organisations.

So Chris and Row talked about it more in this super short episode.

And we are producing a series on the topic.

🔥 Coming Up in This Series:• HR Directors sharing retention strategies that actually work• Jasper from Love Work on immersive learning approaches• Chief Executives on strategic workforce transformation

💬 Join the Conversation:Are you building a sustainable workforce in your healthcare organisation? Share your experiences in the comments below!

📧 Get Involved:Want to be featured in upcoming episodes? Reach out to us - we're looking for healthcare leaders ready to share their sustainable workforce strategies.

There's been a lot going on at Engage Care Talent these past few months, and we have a catalogue of nearly 20 episodes for you to feast on!Chris and Row take some time out in their studios to look back at the most recent episodes that have landed on the podcast that's all about tackling the care talent crisis one conversation at a time.🎙️ Artificial Intelligence and Talent Acquisition - there's some real value in this episode packed full of tips about how to implement AI.🎙️If you have a people problem you have a leadership problem - get some practical advice for leaders who want high performing [and happy] teams🎙️We dive into the Government's plans for the NHS and what that means for TA and retention.🎙️Do employees really leave their managers?🎙️How to lead an effective Resourcing Team🎙️Behind the scenes of a nursing employer branding project🎙️A review of the economy and what that means for health and social care employers**And we give you a sneak peek about Engage Care Talent's plans for the next 12 months, and tell you about how exclusive Engage Care Talent Documentary!Subscribe for episodes, announcements and events direct to your inbox:https://www.engagecaretalent.com/

It’s important to channel our inner economist regularly - it’s important to understand the climate that your organisation works in, especially when it comes to health and social care.

In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we dive deep into the UK's economic landscape with Julius Probst, European Labour Economist at Appcast.

Julius shares valuable insights on how recent economic shifts are impacting recruitment in health and social care.

Despite initial concerns about a continued recession, the UK economy has shown resilience. While job growth has been generally stagnant, the healthcare sector stands out as an exception, continuing to create new positions.

We explore crucial topics including:

Julius also discusses why healthcare remains a stable sector for employment despite economic uncertainties, offering valuable perspective for both employers and job seekers in the care sector.

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