Recruitment Down Under: The APSCo Australia Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What exactly is Statement of Work and why are more recruitment firms paying attention to it? In this episode of Recruitment Down Under , Brian Huggett , Managing Director of APSCo Outsource joins APSCo Australia's MD, Lesley Horsburgh to unpack the complexity, opportunity and future of SOW, MSPs and workforce solutions . From workforce governance and risk through to AI, outso...

Send us Fan Mail What’s really happening in recruitment M&A right now? In this episode, Paul Masters from Sovereign Private joins us to unpack the shifting landscape of agency mergers and acquisitions across Australia in 2026. We explore why deal activity has slowed from the 2022–2023 highs, and why today’s transactions are increasingly favouring high-performing niche agencies over generalist...

Send us Fan Mail Five generations are now working shoulder to shoulder, and the old rules aren’t keeping up. We sit down with Florence Potter (No Umbrellas) and Richard Spencer (Age Inc.) to unpack what actually makes mixed-age teams thrive: clear norms, bias-aware hiring, and honest conversations about how people want to work.  Florence lifts the lid on workshops that turn vague “culture” into pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this special live edition, we’re joined by Ged Mason OBE , CEO of Morson Group, for a deep dive into what it really means to be a deal maker in today’s recruitment landscape. From his early days to building a billion-dollar powerhouse, Ged shares how he approaches relationships, opportunities, and big decisions – with the kind of insight you only get from years at the top. This...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&A. In this episode, we unpack the strategy behind some of the industry’s most talked-about deals – from billion-dollar healthcare mergers to niche perm businesses commanding sky-high multiples. Featuring Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia and M&A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Make...

Send us Fan Mail Join Paul Masters from Sovereign Private and Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&A.  Each month, we'll be diving into what's happening in the market - who's buying and where the deals are landing, how to get your business exit ready and the standout deals catching Paul's eye. Listen in to our first D...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – brought to you by APSCo Australia. In this episode, we're diving into The Complete Recruiter – a brand-new training program designed specifically for recruitment professionals. You’ll hear from Russell Webb of Claverdon Consulting and Sophie Robertson from Younique Coaching – two experts who’ve brought their decades of experience togethe...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Lesley Horsburgh is joined by a very special guest on Recruitment Down Under - APSCo Global CEO Ann Swain, to discuss the European recruitment market and provide insights into how UK recruitment firms are responding within the current UK business environment. Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under and now here’s our host Lesley Horsburgh. To lea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. This episode features Joe Duffy from TargetRecruit Australia . Joe and APSCo's Lesley Horsburgh discuss the CRM market, Salesforce benefits, project management, collaboration, AI in Salesforce, and overall recruitment trends.  This episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips for those looking to successfully master their CRM proj...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to transforming your recruitment strategies with Helen McGuire, the CEO and co-founder of Diversely (acquired by the Access Group n 2023), to uncover the hidden power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the recruitment and staffing industry. With insights from the Access Group's eye-opening report, " Proving the Diversity Business Case ,&...

Send us Fan Mail The opportunity is huge for recruitment agencies looking to enter the US market. Today’s guest, PGC have been the go-to partner for recruitment founders looking to launch and scale in the US staffing market for over 20 years. In today's podcast, we chat with PGC’s Clarke Bowles to find out how Australian founders can gain access to the world’s biggest economy. From tips on wh...

Send us Fan Mail The Recruitment Company recently released its 2024 edition of The Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey . Armed with the knowledge and feedback gained from nearly 1000 participants, The Recruitment Company presents an interesting snapshot of the recruitment industry's current challenges and impact on the market. The mission? To make people enjoy the recruitment experience aga...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode we speak with EOS business coach Colin Cuthbert who tells his story of a critical turning point in his life that led to a deep, personal transformation.  Colin reflects on his purpose as a business leader and owner, and the lessons he’s learned and is now passing on as part of his  journey. In this open and honest discussion with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In 2023, WorkPro embarked on a mission to empower recruiters with essential insights in response to the post-pandemic recruitment challenges, focusing on addressing skill gaps, accelerating hiring cycles, and enhancing candidate experiences. Recognizing the importance of real-time feedback from the influx of over 20,000 new users each month, Work...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh catches up with Greg Savage to discuss the release of his new book, Recruit. The Savage Way . Greg discusses his return to the publishing world, and his hopes for how recruiters and business leaders might use this new book. Greg’s book is being supported by a six-city speaking tour with APSCo in...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh talks with Benjamin Lepke about HealthPass, a newly created platform to collect data from candidates across the complex world of medical and health. The platform reduces the administrative burden required to work across different geographies and workplaces, and is revolutionising the way medical...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode, APSCo Australia MD Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Bullhorn’s Josh McCole about the findings of the 2023 GRID Industry Trends Report . Bullhorn’s 13th annual report is its most comprehensive analysis of the staffing and recruitment industry yet, and spans responses from businesses of all sizes, recruitment models, and industries. Th...

Send us Fan Mail  In this special edition, we speak with Caroline North, Research Manager at SEEK to discuss SEEK's Laws Of Attraction , an interactive data tool designed to help organisation’s uncover the drivers that attract candidates to a role. Based on a large, ongoing survey of more than 11,000 candidates, the Laws of Attraction provides access to uniquely local intel, with an all new d...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In our new episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with recruitment marketing and personal branding expert, David Wolstenholme . David, a former recruiter, dedicates his professional career to helping recruiters to better understand and nurture their personal brand authentically both online and off. David and Lesley discuss the importance of marketing s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Throughout 2020, BluePrint Medical responded to the impacts of border closures and flight cancellations, reduced demand, and a restricted candidate pool of doctors, with a proactive approach to communicating with clien...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – the APSCo Australia Podcast. Interpro People recently joined a growing number of employers taking a new approach to work-life balance, by commencing a nine-day fortnight for all employees. A month into the initiative, APSCo’s Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh sat down with Interpro General Manager Darran Butcher for an in-depth conversation to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Driftwood Group and their Glow-Up Careers initiative received the CSR Award for an initiative that demonstrated a commitment to the principles of corporate social responsibility.  Driftwood Group launched career-coachi...

Send us Fan Mail ManpowerGroup was crowned the winner of APSCo’s Best Use of Digital for Defence Force Recruiting’s 2020 National Submarine Tour and Competition – an online gaming experience to provide potential candidates an insight into the life of a submariner. The competition was a great success with a 2500 percent increase in ‘submariner officer’ applications year on year. Hosted by Chantell...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence . Zeep Medical was the winner of APSCo’s Candidate Experience Award for its commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Candidate experience is at the centre of everythin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. 1Medical was awarded Most Improved during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that made the best progress in Q3 (July to September) when compared to Q2 (April to June) on the Staffing Industry Metrics business...