The Recruitment Leadership Podcast

The podcast to listen to for recruitment business frontrunners seeking expert information from industry-leading advisors.

The Recruitment Leadership Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Recruitment Leadership, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Recruitment Leadership hosts The Recruitment Leadership Podcast, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #83

  Employment Law Changes for Recruitment Businesses: What Leaders Need to Know with Hannah Morrison, Partner at Brabners

  Sep 23, 202640 min

  Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. Employment law is changing quickly, with a series of new rules already in force and further changes due to take effect over the coming months. In this episode, Alison is joined by Hannah Morrison, Partner at Brabners, to unpack what recruitment business leaders need to know about the changing employment law landscape and, importantly, what they should be doing about it now. From statutory sick pay and the new Fair Work Agency to umbrella company liability, employment tribunals and flexible working, Alison and Hannah look at how the changes affect recruitment businesses in practice, including some of the less obvious risks for agencies and their temporary workforces. Together, they discuss: What the April 2026 changes to statutory sick pay mean for employers and agency workers Why the new Fair Work Agency could have significant implications for recruitment businesses Joint and several liability and the importance of ongoing due diligence on umbrella companies Why recruitment businesses could face greater exposure to employment tribunal claims The changing responsibilities around preventing sexual harassment, including protections for agency workers What the new flexible working requirements mean for recruitment employers The further employment law changes recruitment leaders need to have on their radar for 2027 With significant changes already underway and more still to come, the message is clear: recruitment businesses need to understand where their responsibilities sit and make sure their processes, policies and supply chains are ready. If you're running a recruitment business, managing people or responsible for compliance, this episode offers a practical overview of the changes you need to be thinking about now. Connect with Hannah Morrison on LinkedIn. Want to discuss this topic further with Alison? Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk.

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  Episode #82

  Turning Compliance into Commercial Advantage: Digital Onboarding and Recruitment Growth with Abbie Black, Senior Client Operations Manager at Amiqus

  Aug 19, 202631 min

  Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. Compliance is often seen as a necessary administrative task. But what if it could become one of your strongest commercial advantages? In this episode, Alison is joined by Abbie Black, Senior Client Operations Manager at Amiqus, to explore how recruitment businesses can use digital onboarding and compliance to strengthen client relationships, improve the candidate experience and even create new recurring revenue opportunities. Against the backdrop of the UK's upcoming changes to right to work legislation, they discuss why recruiters need to prepare now, how onboarding is evolving, and why agencies that embrace compliance technology will be better positioned to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Together, they discuss: What the upcoming right to work legislation means for recruiters and employers Why compliance can become a genuine commercial differentiator How faster, digital onboarding improves both client and candidate experience The hidden cost of slow, manual onboarding processes How recruiters can generate recurring revenue by offering compliance services Why digital identity verification and onboarding platforms are becoming essential for modern recruitment businesses During the episode, Abbie also shares how recruiters can use white-labelled compliance technology to support their clients, reduce onboarding delays and prepare for the upcoming legislative changes. As a special offer for Recruitment Leadership Podcast listeners, Amiqus is offering 20% off annual fees. Visit www.amiqus.co and mention the Recruitment Leadership Podcast when you get in touch to claim the offer. Connect with Abbie Black on LinkedIn. Want to discuss this topic further with Alison? Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk

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  Episode #80

  Building High-Performing Recruitment Teams: Learning, Development and Long-Term Success with Angela Cripps, Owner & Managing Director at Recruiting Gym

  Jun 24, 202638 min

  Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. Recruitment businesses invest heavily in systems, processes and technology - but are they investing enough in the development of their people? In this episode, Alison is joined by Angela Cripps, Owner & Managing Director at Recruiting Gym, to explore why learning and development is often misunderstood in recruitment, and what businesses need to do differently to build long-term performance. Drawing on over 37 years in the industry and decades of training experience, Angela shares practical advice on creating learning programmes that actually stick, rather than relying on one-off training sessions and quick fixes. Together, they explore: 💡 The biggest mistakes recruitment businesses make with learning and development 💡 Why training should start with business objectives - not a skills gap assumption 💡 How to identify the real reason behind performance challenges 💡 The importance of structured onboarding, ongoing assessments and repeat learning 💡 How to measure return on investment from training 💡 Why managers need to stop "telling" and start developing people properly 💡 How AI and learning platforms can support development - when used with intention This episode is a reminder that high-performing recruitment businesses don't happen by accident. They build strong habits, clear processes and continuous development into the way they operate. If you're responsible for growing a team, improving performance or developing future leaders, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Connect with Angela Cripps on LinkedIn. Want to discuss this topic further with Alison? 💬 Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk.

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  Episode #79

  Hiring for Outcomes, Not CVs: Rethinking Recruitment in the Age of AI with Konstanty Sliwowski, Founder at Klareda

  Apr 16, 202638 min

  Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. Most hiring processes haven’t fundamentally changed in decades. But the expectations, risks, and complexity around hiring have. In this episode, Alison Humphries is joined by Konstanty Sliwowski, Founder of Klareda and the School of Hiring, to challenge one of the biggest blind spots in recruitment today: the reliance on skills, CVs, and experience as a proxy for success. Drawing on over 20 years in recruitment, including building and exiting his own agency, Konstanty shares why most hiring processes break down long before interviews even begin - and what recruiters can do differently to truly add value. Together, they explore: 💡 Why skills-based hiring and keyword matching no longer guarantee success 💡 The three critical stages where hiring decisions break down 💡 Why defining outcomes - not experience - is the foundation of better hiring 💡 How misalignment between stakeholders leads to poor hiring decisions 💡 The role recruiters should play in challenging and reshaping client briefs 💡 How AI can support hiring decisions, and where it replaces traditional recruitment tasks Konstanty also introduces Klareda, an AI-powered tool designed to help hiring managers define roles more clearly, align on outcomes, and build structured, effective hiring processes in minutes. As part of this episode, Konstanty is offering listeners: 🎁 A free one-month unlimited access to Klareda, plus 🎁 20% off an annual licence for those who choose to continue To access the offer, book a call directly with Konstanty here - https://calendly.com/konstanty-schoolofhiring/klareda-demo 📘 You can also download the first chapters of Konstanty’s book “Get to the Point - The Interviewer’s Playbook” here - https://school-of-hiring.kit.com/get-to-the-point Alternatively, you can connect with Konstanty on LinkedIn or explore more via his YouTube channel, School of Hiring. Connect with Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn. Want to discuss this topic further with Alison? 💬 Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk.

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  Episode #78

  Offshoring for Recruitment Efficiency: Emerging Talent Markets with Alex Hashash, Managing Director at Global Capability

  Mar 19, 202640 min

  Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. Offshoring in recruitment isn’t new, but the global landscape is evolving quickly. In this episode, Alison is joined by Alex Hashash, Managing Director at Global Capability, to explore how recruitment businesses can use offshore talent to improve delivery efficiency, protect profitability, and build more resilient operating models. Drawing on over 16 years in recruitment, including managing large offshore teams across multiple regions, Alex shares his perspective on how outsourcing markets are shifting - and why emerging locations such as Kenya and East Africa are increasingly being considered alongside more established hubs. Together, they explore: 💡 Why delivery efficiency is becoming critical for recruitment profitability 💡 How emerging outsourcing markets compare to established locations 💡 Kenya’s growing role as an outsourcing hub - talent, infrastructure and stability 💡 The realities of managing offshore recruitment teams successfully 💡 Why clear KPIs, daily communication and structured training are essential 💡 The commercial case for offshoring and what leaders should evaluate before starting During the conversation, Alex also references the Offshore CX Confidence Index and the GBS Benchmarking and Market Report , which explore global outsourcing trends and emerging markets. As these resources are highly data-driven, we’ve linked to them here for listeners who want to explore the reports in more detail. If you're considering offshoring as part of your recruitment strategy, or want to improve how your offshore team performs, this episode offers practical insight into the opportunities and considerations involved. Connect with Alex Hashash on LinkedIn. Want to discuss this topic further with Alison? 💬 Email her at alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk.

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