The social care sector is experiencing one of the most significant workforce challenges in decades. But the path forward isn’t just about posting more vacancies - it’s about building meaningful connections with the people who want to make a difference.

In this episode of A Better Way: The Workforce Solutions Podcast, Darren Topping sits down with Adam Barrett and Aaron Wawman to explore how local authorities can shift from reactive hiring to creating engaged, future-ready talent communities.

Here’s what they dive into:
- The systemic workforce pressures shaping social care
- Why candidate experience has suffered — and how to fix it
- The shift from talent pools to talent communities
- How technology can enhance real-time communication and trust
- Why connection, transparency, and empathy are now competitive advantages

This is a must-watch conversation for anyone working in public sector recruitment, workforce planning, or social care transformation.

🎧 Episode 5 - Beyond the Vacancy: Building Talent in Social Care is available now.

As talent shortages continue to challenge organisations, what if the answer isn’t just finding talent - but building it?

In this episode of A Better Way: The Workforce Solutions Podcast, Darren Topping (Director of Solutions, Insights & Partnerships, Guidant Global) is joined by Chris Blackburn (Director of Skills Growth, Impellam) to discuss how the Recruit, Train, Deploy model is redefining the way businesses close skills gaps and unlock potential.

 - Turning potential into performance
 - Investing in people for long-term value
 - Creating opportunity and driving social mobility

This is a conversation about courage, innovation, and the future of workforce development.

Watch the full conversation now! - click here

The world of work is changing fast. Visibility, agility, and technology are no longer optional - they’re essential.

In this episode of A Better Way: The Workforce Solutions Podcast, Darren Topping (Director of Solutions, Insights & Partnerships, Guidant Global) speaks with Annilese (Client Solutions Director, Guidant Global) and Hoa (Head of Client Solutions, Guidant Global) about:

- Why organisations need a single view of their entire talent ecosystem
- How workforce solutions have shifted from tactical to strategic advantage
- Why partnership and agility are key as challenges evolve
- The future of workforce solutions: people at the centre, powered by technology

🎧 Episode 5 is live today – watch the full conversation now.

In this episode, Darren Topping (Director of Solutions, Insights & Partnerships, Guidant Global) sits down with Steve Corbett (Client Solutions Director, Impellam Project Services) to explore how outcome-based services are reshaping the way organisations deliver transformation.

Why this conversation matters:

The C-suite is shifting from workers to outcomes
Hidden costs and scope creep are draining value
Agility and pre-formed teams are changing delivery models

Outcome-based services aren’t just another workforce trend - they’re a better way to get work done.

Services procurement accounts for around 50% of global organisational spend – yet for many, it remains the least mature and least visible spend category.

In this episode of A Better Way: The Workforce Solutions Podcast, Nat Jackson (Sales Director, UK & Europe, Guidant Global) and Johnny Dunning (CEO, Zivio) join Darren Topping (Director of Solutions, Insights & Partnerships, Guidant Global) to explore:

• Why services procurement is now on every C-suite agenda
• How to close the gap with the right technology and processes
• Where the hidden risks and opportunities really are
• How AI is changing the game for procurement leaders