RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights

Unmasking Inclusion – Jo Major on Diversity, Generational Shifts & Breaking the Mold in Recruitment


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This week on RecTalk, we're live from the TEAM Conference 2025, and joining Nitin is none other than Jo Major, founder of Diversity in Recruitment and one of the loudest, proudest voices for inclusion in our industry.


Jo gets real about the anxiety that comes with visibility, the persona she’s had to build to thrive in a male-dominated space, and why diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of future-proof recruitment. From navigating imposter syndrome to unlearning outdated sales methods, Jo takes us on a raw and inspiring journey through her experiences and vision.


This episode dives deep into:

  • The emotional toll and power of being a public voice for change

  • Why "Jo Major" is more than a name—she’s a character built for impact

  • Intergenerational differences in recruitment and how sales strategies must adapt

  • The urgency of embracing social selling and ditching the one-size-fits-all approach

  • How Gen Z and Alpha are redefining workplace norms—and what we can learn from them


We also chat about how technology, from LinkedIn to ChatGPT, is leveling the playing field, and why the recruitment industry needs to stop arguing about office space and start adapting to real change.


Who this episode is for:

  • Recruitment professionals and leaders ready to break the status quo

  • DE&I champions looking for inspiration and strategy

  • Anyone struggling with self-doubt while trying to make an impact

  • Business owners navigating generational divides in their workforce

  • Listeners keen to understand modern sales through a diversity lens


🔗 Connect with Jo Major:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomajordiversityinrecruitment/


💬 Follow Nitin Sharma for more insightful convos with the industry’s most influential voices:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/


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RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment InsightsBy Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io