Welcome to Series 3, Episode 6 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!

In this episode, Lindsey Abbott, Employment Partner at Moorcrofts, is joined by Colin Barnett, Founder of CB Talent Consulting, to explore the ever-evolving world of talent, from recruitment and retention to AI’s growing role in the workplace.

Topics covered include:

• Current recruitment market trends post-COVID
• The impact of flexible and hybrid working on talent strategies
• Redundancies and employer responsibilities
• Key challenges facing employers in 2025
• AI in recruitment — what’s hype vs. what’s helpful
• The importance of employer branding
• Diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring and retention
• Enhancing the candidate experience and onboarding process
• Why the first 100 days of employment matter
• How SMEs can compete with larger companies for top talent

Whether you're a business owner, HR professional, or manager involved in hiring, this episode offers actionable takeaways to help you build stronger, more resilient teams in the age of digital transformation and shifting employee expectations.

Further Resources:

Moorcrofts

https://moorcrofts.com/blog/

CB Talent Consulting

https://cbtalentconsulting.co.uk/