Episode 12 of Life in Private Staffing is a little bit different.  

This time we’re not talking to someone working within the private sector themselves, but another recruitment agency within the space.  Elaine Braid from Poppy Lane Placements joins us to chat about all things recruitment in a post-pandemic world. We go over everything that she’s done to ensure her company adapts to the new normal as much as possible, from work-life balance to vaccinations.  

Aside from pandemic conversations, we also speak about the topic of partnership. Elaine discusses her thoughts on teaming up with other agencies to find the answer you didn’t realise you needed: collaboration.  

There’s no need to be afraid of working with other recruitment companies in the private staffing sector. After all, it’s always nice to have someone to call during a Saturday night panic!  

To gain more insight on the recruitment side of the private staffing industry, listen to the full episode!

In the latest episode of Life in Private Staffing, we chatted to Cate Heaphy, the founder of The Online Assistants. 

Once Kate finished studying, she decided to take a break and go island hopping. When she returned, the rest was history.

Cate and her business partner, Kerry Robinson, founded The Online Assistants in 2017. Find out how she went from studying for a completely unrelated degree to entering the private sector and starting her own business and pursuing a career in the private sector – and while at it, making a massive success of her business! 

Sometimes the job we think we want isn't always the one we’re destined to do.

That’s how it was for private tutor Jemma Zoe Smith. As a biochemistry graduate at Oxford, she dreamed of becoming a forensic scientist. But as Jemma’s degree rolled on, she realised it wasn’t the right job for her.

CSI looked cool on TV, but in reality, a career in biochemistry was no longer where she saw herself.

Listen to the latest episode of Life In Private Staffing, and learn how Jemma finally found her calling as a tutor, and how she took her skills and transformed them into a successful career in private staffing.

In our latest episode of Life in Private Staffing we tackle the hot topic of Diversity and Inclusion in the private sector.   

To do this I am joined by Spencer Collins, Spencer has a successful career in both the hospitality and private staffing industry, and shares his experiences of working in these industries and being deaf.   

In this episode, Spencer shows us what is possible in the sector, and that we should be promoting and encouraging diversity and inclusion, just like other sectors. Have a listen to the full episode, this is one you don't want to miss.

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast, Adam Knight, Director of Eden Swim & Angel Swim joins us to share insights into swimming tutoring in the Private Sector. With a clear focus on his passions from the age of 16, Adam has always known that swimming coaching would be the role of his lifetime. Working within the Private Sector since 2017, Adam has gained supreme knowledge and expertise of the industry, by working with some of the wealthiest families. Adam has worked with clients of such varied abilities, and consistently advocates for the inclusion of neurodivergent children and those with additional needs.

Not only has Adam produced a stellar record within the Private Sector, he has also worked alongside several charities to reach children with limited access to swimming teaching.

Most recently, Adam has signed up to take part in an Ironman Triathlon, in support of the charity Autism Swim. Follow the link below to help Adam reach his goal of providing swimming teachers with resources and training, which will help them to ensure their lessons are inclusive.

Listen to the latest episode of Life In Private Staffing to find how Adam Knight made it into the Private Sector, and learn more about the exceptional swimming schools; Eden Swim & Angel Swim.

https://asf.org.au/projects/autism-swim/adams-iron-man/

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast we have Kelly Dixon, who shares her 25 years of working experience in the residential luxury property improvement industry, her unique experience, education and training positioned her to stand out in a crowded field of luxury home managers.  As a former Estate Manager for some of the world's wealthiest families, and with her unique experience as a residential designer and contractor, her entire career’s success has been built around leading successful teams, streamlining communication and improving luxury projects.

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast we have, Corina Goetz is a domestic staffing specialist that deals mostly with clients in the Middle East. Corina has been working with Middle Eastern clients for 20 years now. We are also joined by Michael & Eve – from Silver Swan Recruitment who look after our Middle Eastern clients.

In this episode, we explore the early childhood carers and speak to Julia Gaskell Head of Consultancy and Training and Acting Head of Agency & Alumni at Norland College. 

Julia tells us about what it's like to work in the industry as well as the status that comes with being a Norlander. Julia is has gone from training at  Norland College to now working at the college. 

Norland College offers an intense 4-year course where you can obtain a Diploma alongside a BA (Hons) degree with a placement year working as a private nanny. If you are looking at getting into early childhood care then this is the episode for you.