Talking Recruitment

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Talking Recruitment episodes

June 25, 2025 Episode 62: Racing to the top not the bottom: holding value in a price driven market
In this special episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry introduces a valuable conversation from RECLive25. The session, hosted by Lorraine Laryea, Chief Standards Officer at the REC, features guest speakers Colin Gunnell, Chief Executive at Liquid Friday; Michelle Mellor, Chair of the REC and Director and Founder of Cummins Mellor; and Denise Walker, Founder and Managing Director at Absolutely Business. Together, they share strategies and insights on supporting a race to the top prioritising and advocating for the quality and value of recruitment partnerships.
25 min
June 12, 2025 Episode 61: The Employment Rights Bill exclusive with Justin Madders MP
In this exclusive episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry sits down with Justin Madders MP, Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets for a timely conversation exploring the Government’s employment agenda and the future of work in the UK. With the Employment Rights Bill on the horizon and his recent fireside chat at RECLive25, this episode offers a front-row seat to the thinking behind the proposed reforms and what they mean for the recruitment industry.
26 min
June 04, 2025 Episode 60: Fit for the turnaround: building scalable, profitable recruitment agencies
In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry sits down with Duncan Wyeth, Partner Manager at Vision33, a Sage Partner, to explore how recruitment agencies can take control, get lean, and grow smarter in today’s shifting market. From finance transformation to data-led decisions, this episode is packed with practical insight.
31 min
April 30, 2025 Episode 59: Rethinking recruitment for a future-ready workforce
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.
44 min
April 16, 2025 Episode 58: Navigating the recent legal changes and what they mean for you
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.
35 min
March 31, 2025 Episode 57: The power of communication: Scaling a successful recruitment business
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.
26 min
March 18, 2025 Episode 56: How is automation transforming hiring and empowering candidates in the UK?
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 preview of Konfir Konnect, happening this June
32 min
March 04, 2025 Episode 55: The changing cost of business: taxes, talent & the UK’s economic shift
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.
35 min
February 18, 2025 Episode 54: Going beyond the placement and elevating recruitment through strong business strategy
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.
35 min
February 05, 2025 Episode 53: Breaking barriers – how employers can create meaningful opportunities for young people
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 and role in driving employer engagement.
How businesses can adapt their hiring practices to better support young talent.
The importance of systemic change in employer behaviour to create lasting opportunities.
33 min

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A regular podcast featuring the leading thinkers from across the recruitment and business world, in conversation with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry.