The Great Resignation

In this episode I am joined by Jack Spurway, a content copywriter for the recruitment sector (although also specialises in other sectors). We talk about his journey from when he was in a touring band travelling throughout Europe to when he worked in London as an events planner to his time as a recruiter and marketing manager. Jack and I talk about how he assists businesses with SEO and had he helps with newsletters and content creation in order to improve their brand awareness. We discuss how he came into the position after the pandemic and some of the project he does in order to support recruitment firms grow their brand. We also talked about some of his clients from the UK, the the USA, to Singapore to Australia and what he does to find out about their business and the message that he gets across for his clients. Jack and I love a natter and this podcast you find out about the ways to improve content when sending a message to customers! In the podcast we covered: Jack music career Hospitality and Event Management Pep Guardiola Moving from London to Somerset Marketing for a recruitment agency Becoming self employed after the pandemic Analytics when it comes to websites and content writing Nicheing in the tech and recruitment sectors. Some of Jack's content can be found at jackspurway.xyz Enjoy!!!! #copywriting #marketing #SEO #storytelling #recruitment #selfemployed #careerjourney #career

In this episode I discuss the 4 days working week and the stats coming out from a recent report. I discuss whether this is ever possible and how it will affect recruitment and particularly in certain sectors. I also discuss the importance of employer branding when it comes to recruitment and the do’s and donts about your brand.

This months podcast I am joined by the amazing Amanda Whitlock from Total Wellbeing Matters (www.totalwellbeingmatter.com).   Amanda discusses with James how Total Wellbeing Matters was born and what made Amanda go into Mental Health Training and supporting individuals within the workplace.   Mental Health in the Workplace is so important and Amanda and James discuss the benefits of having a mental health first aider in the workplace.  They also discuss what the course entails and things that individuals can take away from the course.  The figures around staff retention and how many hours and how much money is lost in industry as a DIRECT result of poor mental health. Amanda also tells us about her experience working with overseas clients and delivering her bespoke course to a crew on a super yacht! Amanda has some amazing courses which can be done in person or online and what people can take away from the courses that she delivers. #explorepage #live #business #entrepreneur #podcastshow #podcasters #newpodcast #newepisode #applepodcasts #podcasthost #podcastlove #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcastmovement #podcastcommunity #podcastinglife #podcastnetwork #podcastinterview #healthylifestyle #loveyourself #success #yourself #psychology #positivevibes #stress #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #ptsd #trauma #suicideprevention #mentalwellness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthcounseling #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthcare

In this episode I am joined by Managing Director and owner of Mash Group Laura Pennington. Laura and I discuss the journey from buying Mash Group, in March 2020 (yes at the start of a pandemic!) and the changes she had to make and the collaboration she had to do with other businesses in order to support the wider community. Laura tells us what she had to do to keep the business afloat and the changes she had to make! We then discuss Retained Recruitment and how this is growing and more employers are reaching out about retained recruitment and the benefits of a retained recruiter. We discuss what retained recruitment actually is, costings, the value bringing in a recruiter and cover an example of a recent retained client and what was achieved.  Hear about what she did to streamline one particular businesses recruitment process and the success achieved with that Laura Pennington has been in Recruitment for 20years and gives her thoughts on using the retained recruitment over the standard recruitment model and the value it brings to businesses all over the world. #podcasting #podcast #podcasts #itunes #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcaster #podcasters #london #youtube #spotify #instagram #music #comedy #podcastlove #art #podcastersofinstagram #soundcloud #staffing #producer #entrepreneur #businesstalk #businesspodcast #apple #podcastaddict #radio #trending #business #recruitment #culture #retainedrecruitment #recruiters #pandemicpodcast #recruitmentagency #staffingagency #recruiterlife #podcastguests #change #changemanagement #recruitmentshow #retainedrecruitment

In this episode I cover the key points you need to remember when writing a job description or job advert. You need to set your company above your competitors and to do that there are some key point and MUST HAVES that you need to remember. I cover how to write that effective unbiased job description to recruit and attract the right talented individuals

Do you have quiet quitters in your business? I cover what quiet quitting is and how to overcome it in your business. Are your staff looking at job adverts rather than working? Are they slowing up and doing less work? In this podcast I discuss the reasons why. Recruitment is tough and you need to be doing the best to retain your staff at the moment. Don’t let them send their resume to your competitors l- keep them with you

In this episode I discuss whether recruitment agencies charge too much. I will be going through exactly what to look out for and what good recruiters do in their jobs. Things that you may not have realised a good recruiter does. Working with a good recruiter enhances your searches in order to find that next hire and can assist you in filling some jobs. Hope you enjoy!

This week I discuss the need for artificial intelligence in Recruitment. Is there value? Can a computer recruit for you? There are pros and cons and I will discuss each point as whether it can be suitable

In the episode I talk about the great resignation. People are leaving their jobs on mass. How can you overcome that and what do you need to do now to combat that? Recruitment is tough and I give tips about employer brand and culture

You are looking for a new job your CV needs to be great. Listen to my top tips how to make that CV or resume stand out!! You have to make your CV stands out when you start the recruitment process. Nowadays businesses will scroll CV so how do you set yours out to stand out? Now is a great time to look for a new job so update your CV with my tips on this podcast!! Also find out how to contact me and how to join my on my next podcast. #business #advice #recruitment