Interview: Andy Shatwell, CEO of Charlton Morris
In episode 12, series 3 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Andy Shatwell, CEO of Charlton Morris.
In this candid chat, Andy tells Claire about his vision for doing recruitment differently, including successfully introducing a 4 day work week. This episode is a must-listen for any recruiter who doesn't want to grow a cookie cutter business.
Kate Bagnall - Illuminating the Way
Claire Ackers chats to Kate Bagnall, Founder and co-Director of Bagnall Hopkins recruitment.
In episode 8 of series 2 of The Authentic Recruiter, Kate and Claire get into the stuff that really matters in recruitment, the things that turn it from a job into a calling.
Janet McGlaughlin - Credibility and Education (or How to be a Seagull)
In episode 7 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Janet McGlaughlin, Managing Director of Marmion Recruitment.
In this short but packed episode, Janet tells Claire why she tries to be a seagull (in essence don't follow the flock, but find the right way for you), advice which has seen her through multiple recessions, Brexit uncertainty and hope for the future.
Ownership and Accountability: Interview with Hannah Williams, Director, Robinson Williams Recruitment
In episode 6 Claire talks to Hannah Williams, founder and Director of Robinson Williams Recruitment.
Being a relatively new business, Claire was keen to know what triggered Hannah to set up her own recruitment company, what made her launch so successful, and what she wished she'd known before she launched.
The Recruitment Epiphany - Interview with Kelly Dunn
In episode 5, Claire Ackers talks to Kelly Dunn, Managing Director at KD Recruitment.
Kelly and Claire dive into the Recruitment Epiphany - that dawning realisation that you could do better by yourself, which inspires so many to set up on their own.
Interview: James Milner: Freedom and Fast Decisions
In the second episode of Series 2, Claire chats to James Milner, Exec Director of The Bridge IT recruitment.
Some of the best bits include:
Why he believes recruitment brings freedom
'Let's rewire the dinosaurs' - Interview with Toni Phoenix-Coles, Sales Director from Digital Gurus
In the first episode of Series 2 of The Authentic Recruiter podcast, Claire Ackers talks to Digital Guru's Sales Director, Toni Phoenix-Coles.
Some highlights include:
How Covid presents an opportunity to 'rewire some of the dinosaurs' of the recruitment industry
HR for Recruitment Businesses
Claire Ackers sat down with HR180 Gaffer Claire Morley-Jones to pick her brains about all things HR in the latest Authentic Recruiter podcast episode.
She gave us her top tips for values-led, emotionally-intelligent leaders who are serious about growing impactful businesses, including knowing your North Star, and hiring people who balance out your weaknesses.
PR for Recruiters - Get Visible Right Now
I was thrilled to have the chance to pick the brains of PR expert Caroline Joynson about the best way to get visible, right now. If you’re trying to get your brand or name out there and shout about what you do, do not miss this episode!
In this episode of the Authentic Recruiter podcast Caroline gives some really actionable advice: