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Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries.Struggling to find top talent? You're not alone.
 
This episode dives deep into the recruitment industry's biggest challenges, featuring Chris McCann, CEO of SOLIS Academy. Chris shares his inspiring journey from social work to recruitment leader, and how he built an innovative solution to today's hiring woes.
 
Here's what you'll learn:
 
The Dirty Secrets of Recruitment: Discover the alarming turnover rates and why finding great people is so tough. (Spoiler alert: it's not just you!)
How to End Youth Unemployment: Chris unveils a revolutionary approach that bridges the gap between young talent and recruitment agencies.
Forget Degrees, Focus on Skills: Learn how SOLIS Academy goes beyond traditional resumes to assess soft skills and real-world potential.
The Future of Learning: Find out how SOLIS Academy's customisable e-learning platform blends theory with practical application to create recruitment rockstars.
Gen Z Ready? Discover how SOLIS Academy adapts its training to the unique learning styles of the new generation, while keeping the crucial human touch in recruitment.
Plus, a Special Offer for Listeners! Be one of the first 10 to reach out to Chris and get a risk-free recruitment and training solution with a 6-month success guarantee.
 
Stop settling for mediocre talent! Tune in now and learn how to build a high-performing recruitment team prepared for the future.
 
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn or reach out to him at chris@solis-academy.com 

Interested in speaking to Alison about your business strategy? 
Get in touch, today!
 
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See the report by Kelly Services here: https://www.kellyservices.com/press-releases/losing-talent-in-the-age-of-ai 

Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruitment Leadership podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries. In this episode, Alison is joined by “backdoor” Barry Cullen, known for his handling of backdoor disputes. Barry's unique perspective – a blend of recruiter experience and legal expertise - gives him an invaluable understanding of what's practical for recruiters, not just legal theory.
 
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Together, they explore:
Industry Shifts: unveil the crucial changes impacting recruitment, from evolving client demands to ever-shifting supplier terms.
Transfer Fee Disputes: Feeling the pressure of transfer fee and rebate disputes? Explore trends and become equipped with the knowledge you need to effectively address them.
Contract Confidence: Alison and Barry discuss the art of drafting, reviewing, and renegotiating contracts.
Credit Control Expertise: Learn to manage credit control effectively, conquer payment disputes, and leverage terms to secure timely payments consistently.
Legal Action vs. Collection Strategies: Alison and Barry deliberate when negotiation is the best course of action and when to pursue legal measures.
Eradicate Late Fees: Discover proactive strategies to prevent and recover late or unpaid fees, so you can focus on your core strength – finding top talent.
 
Listen in for practical advice, real-world examples, and Allison's insightful questions that will provide you with actionable takeaways on contract management, dispute resolution, and credit control best practices.
 
This episode is packed with valuable information to overcome legal challenges and get back to doing what you love – making successful placements!
 
Connect with Barry on LinkedIn.
 
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Join your host, Alison Humphries, for an enlightening conversation on recruitment pricing strategies with Jon Brooks, Pricing Consultant & Founder of The Value Advantage.
 
In this episode, you can expect Alison and Jon to discuss alternative pricing models that focus on the true value your business delivers, delve into the psychology for pricing and negotiation, and piece together a part of the productivity picture that may be currently ignored…
 
This episode is a must-listen for recruitment professionals seeking to hear a balanced and nuanced discussion on pricing, with real-life examples and questions on pricing that you probably have, but have never asked. 
 
Gain valuable insights and practical strategies on optimising your pricing strategy to reward your hard work and reflect the impact you make.
 
Timestamped Guide:
 
00:46 - Introduction to Jon
 
02:26 - This industry has been forever stuck basing it’s pricing of a percentage of salaries. Why do we do that? And why is the industry so wedded to it, in your opinion?
 
04:47 - I remain unconvinced thatsalary percentage reflects the amount of work involved. What are your thoughts, Jon?
 
10:20 - Do you have any quick points of advice for people who are having to consider clients terms?
 
13:3 - What are your thoughts on offering them a choice, where a contingency cost is higher, and a retained cost is lower?
 
22:02 - For the sake of those who may not have looked at this before, should we just review some of the other variables that we can bring into a discussion about fees?
 
29:58 - What are your tips and advice for the successful implementation of a new pricing strategy?
 
Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 
 
Jon’s newsletter: pricing.substack.com 
 
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Join your host, Alison Humphries, for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of AI and automation in recruitment in this episode with James Kingston, CEO of Kingston Barnes.
In this episode, you can expect Alison and James to explore the strategic implementation of automation and AI tools within the recruitment process, with practical tips for onboarding and measuring success. 
Tackling whether robots and recruiters can really work together, key topics explored include:
A critical analysis of automation tools: We delve into James' practical experience with LinkedIn automation and TriplePhi at Kingston Barnes, examining the potential benefits and inherent risks associated with these technologies.Learning from the past: We dissect the case of Amazon's unsuccessful recruitment AI, highlighting the importance of careful testing and responsible management when adopting new systems.Actionable insights for leaders: James offers practical guidance for recruitment leaders looking to implement automation effectively. Setting clear objectives, rigorous testing, audience segmentation, and staff empowerment are all crucial elements for success.Measuring the impact: We explore the challenges and considerations involved in quantifying the return on investment for automation tools, and why “softer” measures such as candidate experience are just as vital as financial gains.A shift in industry perspective: We delve into the evolving attitude towards technological advancements in recruitment, which is moving towards a collaborative and nuanced approach that leverages technology for its strategic advantages.The human element remains paramount: James emphasises his belief that AI will ultimately serve as a supportive tool, not a replacement for human interaction.
This episode is a must-listen for recruitment professionals seeking to navigate the ever-changing talent acquisition landscape. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for harnessing the power of automation, while ensuring that a human-centric approach to your recruitment process remains. 
Timestamped Guide:
00:50 - About James and his journey with automation and AI: how did you start implementing it? And why?
10:13 - So, thinking about the whole landscape, what other parts of the recruitment workflow have you decided to automate? And can you also talk to us about your choice of partners to work with to do that?
15:08 - What top bits of advice would you give other business leaders when they're implementing a new system implementation?
05:11 - Why it’s important that recruiters understand their own commission schemes
26:46 - Not one of the companies I know can give me a positive answer when I asked them “Yes, but has an overall performance per billing consultant, has it actually improved?” - what are your thoughts on that?
31:06 - Have you found that you need to consider your three markets separately when implementing any automation?
33:23 - How do you anticipate the use of AI in the recruitment sector?
37:18 - James, you're also an author - would you like to just tell the audience about your book?
Connect with James on LinkedIn 
James’ book: https://amzn.eu/d/55xBaMp
Interested in speaking to Alison about your business strategy? Get in touch, today!
💬 alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk

Join your host Alison Humphries, as she speaks with Ollie Whiting, CEO at La Fosse and discover Ollie’s secrets of successfully scaling recruitment businesses. This includes growing La Fosse Associates to over 300 employees, $7.6+ million in EBIT, and reaching number 26 in the Recruiter Hot100 this year.
The discussion highlights key themes for successful recruitment businesses that have scaled, such as:
Delegation, leadership and data-driven decisions
Customer-centric growth and diversification
Addressing skills shortages and showcasing the value proposition to clients.
Creating a culture for success to attract and retain good people
Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Utilising employees for diverse perspectives and innovation
Timestamped Guide:
00:50 - About Ollie and his experience
03:07 - What separates the founders and leaders of enterprise recruitment businesses, from those smaller, SME businesses
06:33 - What are the skills that need to be brought in externally as a business grows?
05:11 - Why it’s important that recruiters understand their own commission schemes
11:49 - What skills have you brought in to La Fosse?
14:15 - Could you talk through the different recruitment solutions La Fosse now offer?
16:21 - Could you give listeners an insight into what the academy does and the challenges around that?
19:44 - How did you go about spotting opportunities with your clients and promoting that as a service?
23:22 - How do you ensure that your team keep their periscopes up and are actually open to hearing those needs?
25:24 - How do you plan as a leader in a volatile environment?
29:06 - Employee advisory board
33:53 - What did you do well when entering international, and what mistakes did you make?
37:11 - What, in your view, makes LaFosse distinctive? Is there anything that makes your leadership distinctive?
39:28 - Any predictions for this year?
Connect with Ollie on LinkedIn or email him at ollie.whiting@lafosse.com
Interested in speaking to Alison about your business strategy? Get in touch, today!
💬 alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk

Join your host Alison Humphries, as she is joined by industry veteran Lysha Holmes, founder of Qui Recruitment, to unpack the secrets to retaining top talent in the face of a challenging recruitment landscape. 
Drawing on her 18 years of experience of running Qui Recruitment, Lysha offers invaluable insights on creating a thriving work environment that fosters loyalty and engagement.
From the hidden reasons behind recruiter turnover to cultivating a culture of belonging and empowering individuals through intrapreneurship, Lysha shares practical tips, tricks and insights that recruitment business leaders can use to build recruitment teams that thrive, despite challenging market conditions.
Timestamped Guide:
01:04 - Tell us about how Qui Recruitment got it’s name
02:18 - Why do experienced recruiters get in touch with you
06:27 - What do you think internal and agency recruiters have in common and how do they differ?
05:11 - Why it’s important that rcruiters understand their own commission schemes
10:14 - What are your thoughts on recruitment business owners using surveys to measure staff wellbeing as a retention tool
14:12 - What do you look for in a client before you go ahead and work with them?
19:41 - What are your thoughts on the processes that you see recruitment business following for their internal recruitment?
27:28 - Is there a right retention level in the recruitment industry?
30:50 - What other steps should recruitment leaders take to retain staff? Is there a difference between support staff and earning staff?
35:28 - What are your thoughts on references?
40:14 - What are your thoughts on L&D in the context of retaining our own recruiters?
45:19 - Tech and marketing: what do people need to retain their staff?
Connect with Lysha on LinkedIn or email her at lysha.holmes@quirecruitment
Interested in speaking to Alison about your business strategy? Get in touch, today!
💬 alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk