Synopsis
The REC's Scale Up Podcast is a compelling insight into the world of recruitment entrepreneurship. They feature REC chief executive Kevin Green and a guest discussing the key challenges that are faced in developing and growing recruitment businesses.
Episodes
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Mental Well-being at Home -4- Positivity
27/04/2020 Duration: 02minListen to the fourth podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Positivity. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Watch the original video at [ youtu.be/uZ-YyEczgmk ] (copy/ paste the url)
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Ep 10: What the future looks like for recruiters post-COVID-19 ft Hung Lee
24/04/2020 Duration: 18min"Recruiters are very resilient, we're used to change, we're used to playing a fairly high-risk type of business and pivoting quickly, these are in the DNA of any decent recruitment business." In our latest COVID-19 podcast, we're joined by one of the famed influencers from our industry - Hung Lee who heads the leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. Tune into Hung's thought-provoking discussion with Neil where Hung shares • some of the key trends he's been observing in the recruitment space throughout the timeline of the COVID-19 crisis • the strategies businesses have been adapting to manage the impact • what a post-apocalyptic world will look like for recruiters • advice for recruitment leaders on where to focus your efforts now to come out stronger post-COVID-19. For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: www.bensound.com/
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Mental Well-being at Home -3- Mindset
22/04/2020 Duration: 02minListen to the third podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Mindset. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Watch the original video at [ youtu.be/pAk11-IWMM4 ] (copy/ paste the url)
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Ep 9: Key trends from the healthcare, education and food sectors
21/04/2020 Duration: 25minJoin Neil Carberry for another episode of our COVID-19 podcast, this time joined by REC's Director of Policy and Campaigns Tom Hadley, and Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith to explore: • Key trends we're observing across the healthcare, education and food sectors • How these industries are preparing for 'back to work' and contingencies • What government schemes are available to support recruiters in the responding sectors • Feedback from members on how they're coping with the current situation • How REC is preparing for a post-COVID-19 world For more COVID-19 guidance and latest updates, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: https://www.bensound.com/
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Ep 8: Guidance on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
17/04/2020 Duration: 19minJoin Neil Carberry for another episode in our COVID-19 podcast series where he’ll take a detailed look at the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) Scheme with Simon Conington, CEO of BPS World and Chair of the REC Engineering and Technical Sector Group. You’ll hear about: • Three things recruitment businesses should bear in mind when looking at the CBIL Scheme • How to demonstrate viability, serviceability and present a clear case • An overview of the loan approval process, and • Tips on putting together a good application For more COVID-19 guidance and latest updates, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: www.bensound.com/
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Mental Well-being at Home -2- Confidence
17/04/2020 Duration: 03minListen to the first podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Working From Home. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Watch the original video at [ youtu.be/F4rsPzYxlJ4 ] (copy/ paste the url)
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Mental well-being at home -1- working from home
15/04/2020 Duration: 05minListen to the first podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Working From Home. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Watch the original video at [ youtu.be/wA7LiMBJeJQ ] (copy/ paste the url) Read this content in our blog: [ lnkd.in/gmsTkCz ] (copy/ paste the url)
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Ep 7: Key messages from the big Coronavirus schemes
14/04/2020 Duration: 19minIn this week's episode, Neil Carberry is joined by REC's Director of Policy and Campaigns Tom Hadley where they discuss the recent updates and announcements around the big schemes including: • Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme portal) • Local authority grant schemes • Insolvency regime • Business rates The discussion also looks further into the role of recruiters during this crisis and practical advice for brand building. For more COVID-19 guidance and latest updates, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: https://www.bensound.com/
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Ep 6: Managing mental health during COVID-19 ft Rhonda D'Ambrosio
07/04/2020 Duration: 19minIn this week’s episode, Neil Carberry is joined by accredited performance coach and Transformation Director of ebenable Rhonda D'Ambrosio to discuss the importance of managing mental health during COVID-19. Rhonda will be sharing some best practice guidance on reacting, adapting and choosing your responses for the new norm, and dives into the importance of social wellbeing across the remote business model. You will also hear some real-life examples of what recruitment business owners are doing to look after themselves and their employees, and guidance on getting your people focused for long-term sustainable high performance. For more COVID-19 guidance and latest updates, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Kite Support is a unique app designed for individuals and employers to support employees through COVID-19. Visit www.kitesupportapp.com to find out more. Audio track: https://www.bensound.com/
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Ep 5: Big trends in the labour market during COVID-19 ft labour market experts EMSI UK
03/04/2020 Duration: 17minJoin Neil Carberry for yet another episode of our COVID-19 podcast series. Neil is joined by REC’s Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith and Emsi UK’s Director of Consulting and Innovation Duncan Brown discussing how COVID-19 is changing our industry. Our experts will delve into the state of the recruitment industry analysing trends by sectors and regions while also sharing some feedback from REC members on what changes they’re experiencing during these testing times. There are lessons to be learnt between sectors and even countries, as we look ahead into the potential longer-term impact of COVID-19 in our industry.
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Ep 4: Job Retention Scheme and all things legal
31/03/2020 Duration: 21minIn the latest episode of our COVID-19 podcast series, Neil Carberry is joined by two legal experts - REC’s Head of Legal Support Lorraine Laryea and Eversheds Sutherland’s Partner and Head of Industrial Relations Marc Meryon - who’ll decode the technicalities around the recently announced Job Retention Scheme and insolvency regime, while also answering the big questions raised by members via the REC legal helpline. Bonus: The podcast will also cover some critical advice for business leaders on managing employee relations effectively during these challenging times. Key discussion points: - Introduction to the Job Retention Scheme, and how to use the scheme - Advice on furloughing staff and key considerations around it - Big questions being asked via the REC Legal Helpline including Statutory Sick Pay, doing checks for new temporary workers, Key Information Document and many more - Advice for employers on managing employee relations effectively during a crisis - A summary on the recently announced insolvency
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Ep 3: Crisis management and cash flow ft The Recruitment Network and MH+A
27/03/2020 Duration: 22minListen to our latest thought-provoking episode in the COVID-19 response podcast series, where Neil Carberry and our expert speakers, James Osborne, Chairman of The Recruitment Network(TRN), and Matt Hamnett, Founder of MH+A delve into the theme of steering your business in time of a crisis. Throughout the discussion, we’ll look at: • Mindset of a business leader and what’s effective in a situation like now • Principles of crisis management • Reflections on cash flow challenges in the recruitment sector • Positioning for the new world
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Ep 2: Government support package and sectoral updates
24/03/2020 Duration: 17minIn our second episode in the COVID-19 response podcast series, REC's CEO Neil Carberry and Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith look at some of the recent developments in the industry including: • Feedback from REC members including most commonly asked questions around COVID-19 • The recently announced Government package • Sectoral differences and what the REC is doing to support members • What happens next - support available for members in the coming weeks. Tune in now!
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Purpose, performance and wellbeing
23/03/2020 Duration: 48minIn uniquely challenging times, many recruitment business leaders are worried about how they can sustain performance without compromising the wellbeing of their people. In this podcast with guest experts Matt Hamnett and Caroline Rae, we reflect on how leaders can find common cause with their people, change the workplace dynamic, build capability, resilience …and performance.
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Ep 1: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), wellbeing and working from home
19/03/2020 Duration: 16minIntroducing our new, regular podcast: keeping you up to date on the latest issues affecting the recruitment industry. In this episode: SSP, staff wellbeing and working from home policies.