Looks Good on Paper

In this episode, I speak to Mike Davies , COO & Co-Founder of Haystack . RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-davies-haystack https://www.haystackapp.io If you're worried that tech talent thinks the job board you are using is boring, you're probably right... This week I speak to Mike Davies about how his experience as a techy has shaped his business, Haystack . Listen to hear...

I jokingly made a Linkedin post four days ago that has since gained 3.6 million impressions. With over 900 comments, many wanted to know the actual cost of a bad hire and how to calculate it. After my 15 minutes of fame on Linkedin (which my co-founder Euan Cameron will likely ridicule me for doing the rest of my life)... I thought it would be interesting to chat with Euan to discuss this question...

In this episode, I speak to Rich Wilson , CEO & Co-Founder of Gigged. AI . Rich and I have a shared history in high volume recruitment, both see the opportunity that technology offers to the mature market. We discuss the freelance economy, the future of hiring for side hustlers and how individuals will be paid in the future - web 3, crypto and other subjects inclusive. It's a fascinating...

In this episode, I speak with two members of Academy 's Talent & People team: Max Pavier Lauren Greenaway We talk about how Academy was born out of their own frustration with a lack of entry-level tech talent. Max was tasked with hiring high volumes of tech talent at the global e-commerce giants, THG and Very, and after battling over candidates for years, the idea for Academy was born. La...

In this episode, I speak with three members of HelloFresh 's Talent Acquisition team: Marley Andrews   Meg Jackson   Jack Watson   We talk about how the HelloFresh culture is key to growing the business. Their authentic and honest appraisal of the business is truly inspiring. The team gives us insights on what it means to really hire at high volume, across a multisite organisation whilst also...

In this episode, I speak to Denise Kirkham , Founding Partner of Distinctive People . Ever wondered if one way video interviews really works for board level roles? 🤔 Well, Denise Kirkham from Distinctive People HR & OD Ltd , has been using Willo to recruit top-level talent into charity and non-profit organisations since 2019. Denise also talks about the challenges associated with hiring in th...

In this episode, I speak to Michelle Theuma , Managing Director of Onyx Recruitment . Michelle's focus is within the financial services industry. Michelle's experience spans across the last 17 years in recruitment, and having been made redundant in the pandemic, Michelle made the bold move to actually buy the business off her old boss! We explore the unique candidate journey within finan...

In this episode, I speak to Paul Breloff , CEO & Co-Founder of Shortlist . Paul's background in was in financial inclusion, investing in fintech start-ups in Africa and India. Paul realized that the biggest challenge all these companies faced was finding the talent they needed. Shortlist was actually born as an HR Tech business, focusing on assessing talent through technology.  The busine...

In this episode, I speak to Alex Walker , Head of Talent Acquisition at SaaSleads . Alex has had a fascinating career in recruitment that has taken her around the world, predominantly working for Reed before moving into the start-up world.   Her experience has been across every type of role, from entry-level to executive headhunting. Listen if you want to learn more about how Alex and her team are...

In this episode, I speak to Alex Shapland Howes, CEO and Co-founder of RideTandem.  Inspired by a group of dads in Rochdale, unable to get a job because they didn't have access to transport, Alex decided to build RideTandem.   Why does transport poverty have anything to do with recruitment? Well, have you struggled to hire for your warehouse or depot based on the M62...? Transport poverty is...

In this episode, I speak to Pres Jeyadeva. Pres has been responsible for taking TeamTailor from a complete unknown to one of the most recognizable brands in the UK HR Tech market. We talk about everything from company catfish culture, the state of HR Tech in the UK and the challenges of hiring. Pres has not only helped others grow, he's also had to recruit in one of the trickiest markets for...

In this episode, I speak to Myriah Moorhead-Kegel. A retail veteran, Myriah spent many years in HR and recruiting at Nordstrom before making a leap of faith into the burgeoning industry of Cannabis!  Involved from the very start of building their recruitment function, hear how Myriah and her team have developed a process that attracts talent that others don't.  They have increased the volume...

In this episode, I speak to Joel Mtebe, an undergraduate from UCLAN, currently on his year in industry with Network rail. We discuss what it's like to interview as an individual with ASD, how his experience shaped his perception of brands, and what his current employer is doing well to support him. You won't have heard of Joel, but he's an inspiring young man, and I loved getting to...

In this episode, I speak to Adam Gordon, Co-founder of Candidate. ID, now part of the ICIMS family. We discuss sourcing and employer branding, advising how talent professionals can find hidden talent, control the narrative of their brand and ultimately find more candidates in a difficult market. We also discuss the importance of reviewing your technology stack.  I was unaware of this, but at the t...

In this episode, I speak to Mark Rothwell (SVP at Pareto) about his 15 years of experience hiring graduates across the UK. We discuss the merits of virtual assessment days, changing attitudes in sales recruitment, and the future of how technology will impact our industry.  Listen to hear more about how the UK's largest graduate recruitment organisation evolved over the last 2 years.  Show Res...

In this episode, I speak to Nerida Rooney about her vast experience in the world of recruitment. She has excellent insight, working initially within Charities, then Carlsberg, and now finding herself heading up talent and diversity at Kier.  We explore untapped talent pools and what initiatives Kier has implemented to drive diversity. Listen to hear more about how you change the perception of your...

In this episode, I speak to Holly Allen about her experience finding a new role in today's talent driven market. We explore how she identified the companies she wanted to speak to, their interview process, and ultimately why she chose her new employer. Holly also ends the episode with some top tips for candidates looking for a new role!  Listen to hear a candidate's perspective on how to...