BONUS: Hire standards: Elevating your recruitment game, with Sally Bendtson

What's the difference between recruiting in a rush and recruiting with purpose? And why does treating candidates with respect matter just as much as finding the right skills?

In this episode recorded at our Sheffield event Dr. Amit Patel is joined by Sally Bendtson, the founder of Limelight HR. With years of experience helping Screen Industry businesses build better teams, Sally breaks down why clarity and honest communication is crucial for a successful recruitment process.

From painting an authentic picture of why someone should want to work with you to making sure you don’t waste candidates' time, Sally shares practical insights into how to offer a recruitment process that works for both employers and applicants and will protect your company’s reputation. With advice about not overselling roles, following through on promises, and avoiding making decisions under pressure, this conversation provides a roadmap for recruitment processes that builds great teams.

The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.

THIS EPISODE COVERS

• Why clarity about what you need beats recruiting under pressure
• Being respectful of candidates' time and building an industry reputation
• Moving beyond familiar networks to find diverse talent
• Creating compelling reasons for people to want to work with you
• Following through on promises made during recruitment
• Practical resources for small businesses without dedicated HR support

CHAPTER MARKERS

(00:00) Introduction with Keith Arrowsmith

(01:29) Finding the Right People for Your Team

(02:29) Respect and Efficiency in the Recruitment Process

(03:34) Attracting New Talent: Building a Compelling Workplace

(04:35) Maintaining a Positive Work Culture Post-Recruitment

(06:05) Workwise for Screen Resources

(07:22) Conclusions with Keith Arrowsmith

LINKS

WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/

Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/

Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/

BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/

National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/

Sally Bendtson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallybendtson/

Limelight HR: https://limelighthr.co.uk/about/