The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

Katie Maycock, an Anxiety Specialist, shares her knowledge on how to break the cycle of stress and anxiety in the workplace. 1 in 3 people across the UK have reported suffering from stressed or anxious, that’s a large portion of the workforce. Many employees fear coming forward and talking to their manager and colleagues. Companies need to be taking more action to support their employees and creat...

The world of work is changing at a rapid pace, demanding people to continually learn new skills to stay relevant in the future of work. According to a new report on workforce re-skilling by the World Economic Forum, one in four adults reported a mismatch between the skills they have and the skills they need for their current job. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley L...

The future is about breaking down stigma and overcoming stereotypes that stifle the creation of equality-driven organisational cultures. It is about developing an environment that works for all and requires the belief that change is not only possible but necessary. Lewis, Aldo and guest Jason Smith, Senior Consultant at ASLAN Training and Development, share their insights on what could we do in or...

And we are back with a bang! For our first episode of 2020, Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi take a look at the year with affirmations and goal settings, and insights on how to reshape your career and the skills needed for the future.

The world is changing at lightning speed. Digitalisation, globalisation and demographic changes are having a profound impact on our lives, our culture, and our societies. These and other megatrends are rapidly transforming the way we interact with our friends and families; how and where businesses operate; what goods and services we consume; what dreams we dream. Our education and health, the dist...

Industry is changing faster than ever, making it hard for people to keep up. As we get older and (according to some) more set in our ways, it becomes more important to make sure we keep ourselves informed, educated and sharp. This is easier said than done. According to LinkedIn, very few employees take advantage of optional learning and development opportunities offered by their employers, with mo...

Common wisdom about leadership often favours "leading by example," so you might not think too much about the way your team interprets what you say. But the truth is, the words and phrases you use can have a very real impact on your team's morale and productivity. Katherine Bryant Executive Coach at The Progress Partnership, shares her knowledge on effective leadership and the impact your language...

Whether professionally or personally, our habits can come to define us. Our good habits can lead us to make progress and become successful, while our bad habits can cause us to fail. Habits are powerful, and they are difficult to make or break, but if you can start developing good habits and break the bad ones, you can forge yourself into the person you want to become. Lewis joined by Head of Priv...

In recent years, we’ve seen societies become more digitised and with it, the usage of social media growing exponentially. While celebrities and have long been capitalising on social media, entrepreneurs and other business leaders are now starting to jump on the bandwagon too - giving rise to more Social CEOs. However, not all CEOs are embracing social media. While CEOs are increasingly becoming mo...

Worried about being considered a job hopper if you change companies too often? Lewis and Aldo give us their insights. The days have long gone since people would stay in one job their entire career. Now, people tend to switch jobs multiple times in their careers, and if their current employer isn't offering development opportunities they are happy to look elsewhere. With the rise of technology and...

Not all candidates are made the same! So why should your outreach be? Building and maintaining a talent pipeline of candidates who are ready to fill open positions when they become available is business critical. Talent pipelines can help you forecast time to hire, gauge interest for your positions, and how to position yourself in the market. Candidate. ID CEO Adam Gordon takes us through the key...

Transitioning into a leadership role is one of the most challenging career moves. Whether you're going for an internal or external position, it's often difficult to land the role without prior experience. To give yourself the best opportunity there are things we can do to give ourselves the best chance. It begins with understanding what motivates you and being authentic. Think about ways to contin...

Work stress can be all-consuming - but it doesn't have to be... Whatever your work demands, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress, improve your job satisfaction, and bolster your well-being on and off the job. Tune into on our podcast with Alice Law - Stress Management Consultant to learn more about managing stress by changing your mindset. Show notes...

With today’s careers, it is more common than ever before to change directions multiple times in your life. This can happen in the course of a graduate program where perhaps the career you came looking for now looks different to you as your experiences have grown. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi give us an insight on the start of their career...

A properly thought-out recruitment process is vital to an organisation’s success. Each business must ask whether basing its recruitment on company values, of which diversity could be one, is limiting its cognitive diversity. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi give us their valuable insights on cognitive diversity, and how it recognises peoples w...

With the competition for the best positions as competitive as ever, selling yourself to a potential employer is vital. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi give us their valuable insights on how to prepare for interviews and crafting your answers using effective storytelling.

With the competition for talent as competitive as ever, selling your company to potential hires is vital. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi give us their valuable insights in to the importance of crafting a great story.

So let’s say we all have 6-8hrs per day un-accounted for, how do you spend it? Scrolling through social media, watching TV or something more productive? Are you even conscious about spending your time wisely? Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi gives us an insight on how they manage their time.

It seems that the lines between our personal and working lives have undoubtedly been blurred as a result of the digital age - however, is this always a bad thing? Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi discuss the pros and cons, and why now’s the time to embrace flexible working.

There seems to be a growing dissatisfaction felt by job seekers which they express on social media. By far the biggest complaint is the experience a candidate had during an interview process. More specifically, the lack of feedback to people who weren’t successful. We believe candidates should expect exceptional integrity and communication during an interview process. Lewis joined by Head of Priva...

Everyone wants flexibility today. How can you give employees the work culture they want without sacrificing productivity? Whatever your definition of flexibility, there’s no doubt that it can alter the culture of your office. It could also attract and retain a happy and productive workforce. Do employers need to think beyond the basic legal requirements around flexible working? Lewis joined by Hea...

As automation and AI continue to reshape the world of work, strong soft skills is the one thing that machines can’t replace. According to LinkedIn's recent survey, 92% of talent professionals say they matter as much or more than hard skills when they hire, and 80% say they’re increasingly important to company success. The majority of companies struggle to assess them accurately. Lewis joined by He...

Bias is known to lead hiring managers to make irrational decisions. Organisations might miss the chance to hire the best talent, thus significantly reducing the chances of achieving growth and staying competitive in the market. Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi discuss bias in the recruitment process, the pros and cons, and some strategies for...

The world of work is changing – and some jobs are changing faster than others. According to the latest research, soon we'll only be as good as the skills we possess. But which skills are they, and how can we make sure we keep pace? Lewis joined by Head of Private Equity Executive Search at Bentley Lewis, Aldo Binmadhi give us an insight on what challenges can lie ahead, and the tools needed to tac...