The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

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Work is the biggest investment you will EVER make in your life. The time you spend at work takes up most of your life! The Recruitment show podcast provides an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees, as well as exploring the impact of culture and leadership within the workplace. In each podcast offers professional knowledge, insights and advice on the biggest subjects in today's working industry, finding the work-life balance that's right for you. Visit bentleylewis.com for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Person You Hired Might Not Exist: Deepfakes and the New Hiring Risk

    What if the person you interviewed on Zoom doesn’t actually exist, and that person you've been working with for the last year is an AI avatar? I am joined by Matthew Moynahan (GetReal Labs) and Emmanuelle Saliba (GetReal Labs) to break down the fast-growing threat of deepfake candidates, synthetic identities, and interview fraud, and what it means for hiring in a remote-first world. We cover: - How fake candidates (including nation-state actors) are getting hired into real companies - Why the threat has moved from “hacking networks” to pixel-level deception - The liar’s dividend: when real footage gets dismissed as “AI” - Practical steps recruiters can take to reduce risk without breaking candidate experience - The rise of AI influencers and the wider trust crisis online --- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Matthew Moynahan 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-moynahan 👩🏻 Connect with Emmanuelle Saliba 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuellesaliba/ --- 🌍 About Bentley Lewis https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis

    48 min

  2. 5D AGO

    AI Layoffs Are Backfiring (And Companies Know It)

    AI-driven layoffs are accelerating in 2026. Some companies may have cut too deep. At the same time: - Graduate unemployment is rising - Apprenticeships are increasing - Work-from-home policies are tightening The job market rules are shifting. In this episode of Espresso, I break down: - Whether AI layoffs are strategic — or premature - Why some firms may need to rehire roles they automated - What rising graduate unemployment means in the US and UK - The return of apprenticeships and skilled trades - Where the work-from-home debate is actually heading I run a global executive search firm and speak to hiring leaders weekly. This is my front-line view of what’s changing in 2026. If you're early in your career, leading teams, or navigating restructuring, this episode is relevant. --- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 🌍 About Bentley Lewis https://bentleylewis.com ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis

    13 min

  3. FEB 6

    Why 600,000 People Lost Their Jobs in 30 Days (What Changed in 2026)

    The 2026 job market just accelerated — fast. Over 600,000 jobs have been cut in the last 30 days alone. From UPS cutting 30,000 roles, to Home Depot enforcing a five-day return to office while reducing headcount, to the UK Treasury offering six-figure exit packages, this is no longer just a tech story. Layoffs are spreading across logistics, retail, finance, and the public sector. In this episode of Espresso, I break down what’s really happening beneath the headlines — and whether this is a recession, a correction, or a structural reinvention of corporate work in 2026. If you work in a corporate, professional, or knowledge-based role, this episode matters. Why 600,000 jobs disappeared in just 30 days How Return-to-Office mandates are quietly being used as a layoff tool Why UPS is cutting volume to protect margins — and what automation means for back-office roles What the UK Treasury’s £100,000 buyouts signal about public-sector efficiency What you can do now to protect and future-proof your career This isn’t about panic — it’s about pattern recognition.The hiring market is changing fast, leverage is shifting back to employers, and adaptability matters more than ever. The takeaway:Don’t wait for a layoff. Audit your role, strengthen your human skills, use AI tools intensely, and take control of what you can control in 2026. 🔗 Sources referenced: Business Insider – Home Depot layoffs & RTO mandate Financial Times – UK Treasury exit packages UPS corporate restructuring announcements 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 🌍 About Bentley Lewishttps://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis

    12 min

  4. JAN 30

    The Great Flattening: Amazon’s 16k Cuts vs. Sam Altman’s Warning

    This week at Davos, the warning was clear: the AI tsunami is no longer coming — it’s here. The IMF says 60% of jobs are now exposed to AI disruption. Amazon has just cut 16,000 corporate roles to “flatten” its organisation. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues we’re not losing jobs — we’re moving to a higher level of abstraction. In this episode, I break down the three biggest signals from this week that show the Great Flattening of work has begun — and what it actually means for your career in 2026. Why the IMF is calling AI a “tsunami” for the global workforce What Amazon’s latest layoffs reveal about the end of the manager layer How Sam Altman’s vision of agent-driven work changes what skills matter Practical ways to future-proof your career in the Agentic Age Story 1: The Davos Reality Check – why 60% of jobs are in the blast zoneStory 2: Amazon’s “Project Dawn” – flattening bureaucracy at scaleStory 3: Sam Altman’s roadmap – from doing work to directing agents The takeaway: How to stay relevant — and employed — as work is rewritten. 🔗 Sources mentioned: WEF – Jobs of Tomorrow Report 2026 Amazon Layoff Memo (Jan 28, 2026) Sam Altman – Davos Keynote -- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 📌 About Bentley Lewis 🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis 📧 Collaborations & Questions

    13 min

  5. JAN 23

    The Death of Middle Management Has Started (Davos 2026)

    Everyone talks about the private jets and parties at Davos — but the real story is in the data. I went through the key reports released at the World Economic Forum so you don’t have to, and what’s emerging is a very different picture of the job market in 2026. This isn’t about hype anymore. It’s about flattened management, AI-driven job shifts, and a growing trust crisis inside organisations. In this video, I break down four major signals from Davos 2026 that will directly impact your career, your team, and how companies operate over the next few years. If you’re navigating your career, leading a team, or trying to understand where work is actually heading — this is essential context. -- Resources Mentioned: WEF / LinkedIn Future of Work Report 2026: ttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/ai-has-already-added-1-3-million-new-jobs-according-to-linkedin-data/ Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2026/trust-barometer: Mercer Global Talent Trends: https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-managers-have-more-direct-reports-after-great-flattening-2026-1 -- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 📌 About Bentley Lewis 🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis 📧 Collaborations & Questions

    13 min

  6. JAN 19

    The Career Mistake 76% of People Are Still Making

    Only 24% of global workers feel confident about their career future, and AI is widening that gap faster than ever. This episode breaks down the real strategies that separate those left behind from those moving ahead: how to stay relevant as AI reshapes hiring, why visibility now outpaces performance, how to network authentically, what recruiters truly seek in 2026 and beyond, and why being better isn’t always enough to be chosen. -- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 📌 About Bentley Lewis 🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis 📧 Collaborations & Questions

    16 min

  7. JAN 16

    McKinsey CEO: 50% of Workforce Will Be AI (And What It Means For You)

    McKinsey just revealed they have 25,000 AI agents working alongside humans, while the construction industry faces its biggest labor shortage in history. The job market is splitting in two. In this video, I break down the latest LinkedIn and Business Insider reports to show you exactly where the jobs are going in 2026 and how to position yourself to survive the "Skills Earthquake." -- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 📌 About Bentley Lewis 🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis 📧 Collaborations & Questions

    9 min

  8. JAN 14

    The $2.5 Trillion Private Equity problem (And How to Fix It in 2026)

    The 2026 Talent Playbook: Private Equity is sitting on record "dry powder," but the biggest bottleneck isn't the money—it's the people.In this episode of The Recruitment Show, we sit down with Michael Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners and author of Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants. We break down why the "Culture of One" is the #1 killer of founder-led businesses and how to build a team that is "exit-ready."What you'll learn: The Human Diligence Shift: Why 2026 investors care more about your team than your EBITDA.The $500M Bottleneck: How to survive the transition from founder-led to professional-led.Multi-Lingual Leadership: Recruiting the "technical-to-commercial" bridge.Boardroom Secrets: Michael decodes the PE idioms every exec needs to know.--- 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Michael Magliochetti 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-magliochetti-9905371/ 👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh 📌 About Bentley Lewis 🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/ ➡️ Follow Us 🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis 📧 Collaborations & Questions info@bentleylewis.com

    38 min
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Work is the biggest investment you will EVER make in your life. The time you spend at work takes up most of your life! The Recruitment show podcast provides an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees, as well as exploring the impact of culture and leadership within the workplace. In each podcast offers professional knowledge, insights and advice on the biggest subjects in today's working industry, finding the work-life balance that's right for you. Visit bentleylewis.com for more information.

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