Rec Scale Up Podcast

In our latest episode, Recruiter's DeeDee Doke joins Neil Carberry to share her observations on what's going on in the industry, how businesses are responding and trends we can expect to see on the path ahead. During this chat, you'll hear: • Examples of good work where the industry has come together for the greater good • What recruiters are focusing on now as they prepare for a post-lockdown world • Key trends and changes you can anticipate on the road to recovery • What recruiters can do now to seize opportunities to drive their business forward 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/

In our latest episode, Chief Executive of Resolution Foundation Torsten Bell shares some of the key labour market trends they've been tracking and predictions for what recovery will look like across sectors and its impact on the population at different life stages. You'll hear about: • Big trends on how the jobs market is reacting to the COVID-19 crisis • What we can expect to see in the next six, nine, twelve months in the labour market • Sectoral trends we'll see on our road to normality • How the COVID-19 crisis has impacted and will impact the unemployed, self-employed and young people entering the jobs market • How to pace recovery by sectors and find a safe strategy to prevent a deeper recession • How recovery from the current recession compares with previous recessions Head to https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/ for more insights and reports on labour market trends. 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.ben

Emma Clapham, a Legal Advisor at the REC covers COVID-19, Coronavirus, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Shielding, Self-Isolating and the Job Retention Scheme.

Recorded on 7 May before the Prime Minister's Sunday announcement. So far in our podcast series, Neil Carberry has been in conversation with some of the biggest names in the industry from leadership coaches to recruitment influencers. This episode explores how recruitment businesses are managing the impact of this crisis. We welcomed two of the biggest recruitment firms and REC members Harvey Nash and The Staffing Group to share their stories on how they have weathered the COVID-19 storm so far. You'll hear about: • How leaders Bev White (CEO of Harvey Nash) and Jeremy McGrail (Co-Founder of The Staffing Group) responded to the crisis from the start • Measures they put in place to protect staff wellbeing • How they are looking after their clients, contractors, and candidates • Using national and global insights to update strategies • Interaction with clients throughout each phase, and how the discussions evolved • Key advice for smaller agencies on navigating each phase and planning ahead For up-to-the

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Week 7 in lockdown, and we are slowly seeing signs of the economy opening up, but there are a number of things businesses need to consider before they can confidently bring their people and business back to some semblance of normality. REC CEO, Neil Carberry and REC Director of Campaigns and Policy Tom Hadley, get together for a discussion on what the next phase of the crisis - returning to 'normality' might look like. Tune in as they discuss: • The latest updates on what the government and the REC are doing to prepare recruiters for the next phase. • Advice for members in the healthcare and education sectors around the latest government support schemes • What to do before bringing employees back to work • How the 'opening up' phase will play out across different sectors 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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"At the heart of what leaders need to build in a crisis is trust, and that's a challenging thing to navigate when we ourselves are not sure about what the future will bring." Penny de Valk, Leadership Coach As we start looking into a post-COVID-19 world, it's time for leaders to start thinking about taking your people with you on the journey ahead. Where do you get started, what leadership traits do you need to demonstrate to build trust and showcase authenticity? How do you look after yourself and your people on the road ahead? In our latest podcast, renowned leadership coach and mentor Penny de Valk joins Neil to share her wisdom and guidance for leaders around crisis leadership and managing the transition as we prepare for a post-COVID-19 world. You'll hear about: • How crisis leadership is different? • Advice for leaders on looking after yourself • Advice for leaders on looking after your people • Building personal resilience • How this disruption has impacted our focus on diversity and inclusion?

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CBI's Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith joins our latest podcast to share some of the macroeconomic trends she has been monitoring during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, Rain and Neil: • explores the key challenges we face now and the extent to which government schemes addresses these challenges, • examines the main differences between the current recession (led by a health crisis) and The Great Recession (originated in the financial system) • takes stock of some of the fundamental economic changes we'll see post-crisis including long-term trends such as the future of working (from home), and the environmental impact of our new normal. 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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"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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Join 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/

Join 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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In 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/

In 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/

Join 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.