1% Better Recruitment Podcast

Charlie Kyriakou
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Hello and welcome to the 1% better recruitment podcast, with your host, Charles Kyriakou. The goal of this podcast is to have a wide variety of people all within the recruitment sector that will add tremendous value to those who are either looking to get into recruitment, working within the industry, running their own business, or thinking about setting up their own company. I aim to make sure that after every episode, you leave 1% better off.

  1. 3d ago

    Has Recruitment Lost Its Sales Culture? | Adam Turner (EP 101)

    Why are recruiters becoming afraid to pick up the phone? In this episode of The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, I'm joined by Adam Turner, founder of Global Veterinary Careers (GVC). Having worked in veterinary recruitment since 2007, Adam has built GVC into an international recruitment business operating across the UK, US and Australia. We discuss why recruitment needs to get back on the phone, what's happened to sales culture since COVID, and why phone-first recruiters can instantly differentiate themselves in a world dominated by emails, LinkedIn messages, automation and AI. Topics Discussed: ✅ Why recruitment needs to get back on the phone ✅ Has sales culture declined in recruitment? ✅ Why younger recruiters can be more reluctant to make calls ✅ Building confidence and overcoming rejection on the phone ✅ Creating a phone-first recruitment culture ✅ Why recruiters shouldn't hide away to make sales calls ✅ Learning by osmosis and the importance of the sales floor ✅ Relationships vs transactional recruitment ✅ Standardising processes across international recruitment teams ✅ Giving recruiters structure without removing individuality ✅ Balancing AI and automation with traditional recruitment fundamentals ✅ Why over-reliance on AI could impact recruiter development ✅ Why consistency is a superpower in recruitment ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & welcome 02:27 – Adam's recruitment journey and building GVC 03:24 – What happened to phone-first recruitment? 06:16 – Gen Z, rejection and getting recruiters on the phone 12:28 – Has recruitment become too transactional? 14:44 – How the recruitment boom changed what "good" looks like 16:50 – Short-term BD vs building long-term relationships 20:32 – Why relationships and customer service still win 23:15 – Why recruiters hide away to make phone calls 27:34 – Building confidence on the sales floor 35:31 – Dealing with imposter syndrome as a founder 39:48 – Standardising processes across international teams 43:57 – Building recruitment playbooks people actually use 48:19 – Different learning styles and recruiter development 50:06 – Giving recruiters freedom within a structured process 53:04 – Balancing AI with traditional recruitment fundamentals 59:31 – Is AI making recruiters less capable? 01:01:16 – How to get 1% better in recruitment 01:02:54 – Closing thoughts 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhaleThis episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders.SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here:https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demoMention The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Adam: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-turner-gvc/ Connect with Me: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1 📲 TikTok: / charles.kyriakou 🌐 INF1NITE Learning: https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/ 🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.the1percentbetterrecruitm... 🤖 MILO – Tell Me More: https://ask-milo.com/

    Has Recruitment Lost Its Sales Culture? | Adam Turner (EP 101)

  2. Aug 4

    The Best Recruiters Always Raise The Average | Sachin Ruparelia (EP 100)

    How do the best recruitment leaders consistently raise the average across their teams? In this episode, I'm joined by Sachin Ruparelia, CEO of Camino Partners and Camino Search. Having spent more than 14 years building one of the recruitment industry's most respected businesses, Sachin shares the leadership lessons he's learned through rapid growth, losing key people, and rebuilding a high-performance culture. We discuss why great recruitment businesses aren't built around star performers, how leaders can consistently raise the average across their teams, and why communication, coaching and accountability are the foundations of long-term success. Topics Discussed: ✅ Building a high-performance culture that isn't reliant on one individual ✅ Why the best leaders hire people who raise the average ✅ Creating consistent recruiter performance through standards and accountability ✅ Coaching experienced recruiters, not just trainees ✅ Leading through change and communicating with transparency ✅ Building recruitment businesses that scale beyond the founder ✅ Why AI should enhance recruiters, not replace them ✅ How recruitment leaders can get 1% better every day ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & welcome 01:44 – Sachin's journey and building Camino Partners 03:27 – Losing a key leader and rebuilding the business 09:18 – Leadership lessons from difficult periods of change 17:56 – Hiring people who genuinely raise the average 20:48 – Experienced hires vs trainee academies 27:40 – Why recruiter consistency beats motivation 35:18 – Non-negotiables, accountability and performance standards 42:02 – Balancing empathy with accountability as a leader 45:37 – Defining "what good looks like" in recruitment 49:06 – The founder's role in growing a recruitment business 51:16 – Recruitment, relationships and the role of AI 57:10 – Sachin's advice on becoming 1% better 58:48 – Why Sachin chose to support MILO 01:00:15 – Closing thoughts 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale. This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders. SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here: https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo Mention The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Sachin: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachinruparelia/ 🌐 Camino Partners: https://www.caminopartners.co.uk/ 🌐 Camino Search: https://www.caminosearch.co.uk/ Connect with Me: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou 🌐 INF1NITE Learning: https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/ 🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.the1percentbetterrecruitmentpodcast.com/ 🤖 MILO – Tell Me More: https://ask-milo.com/

    The Best Recruiters Always Raise The Average | Sachin Ruparelia (EP 100)

  3. Jul 28

    The Difference Between Good Recruiters & Top Billers | Ryan Collett (EP 99)

    What separates a good recruiter from a consistently great one? Ryan shares the lessons he's learned over 16 years at SThree, from joining as a trainee after initially failing the recruitment process, to becoming a Sales Director responsible for building high-performing teams. We explore why consistency beats intensity, how the best recruiters build trust through genuine relationships, and why long-term success comes from mastering the fundamentals rather than chasing shortcuts. Topics Discussed:✅ What separates a good recruiter from a good biller✅ The importance of giving value before asking for information✅ Why recruiters need to play the long game✅ How to build a recruitment desk from scratch✅ Developing genuine expertise within your chosen market✅ Why curiosity can be more valuable than technical knowledge✅ Why successful recruiters consistently execute the basics✅ Setting daily non-negotiables and minimum expectations✅ How top billers stay focused and manage their time✅ Creating urgency and maintaining control of recruitment processes✅ Using testimonials, recommendations and case studies in business development✅ Building a personal brand without oversharing✅ Managing inconsistent consultant performance✅ Diagnosing the root cause of underperformance✅ Helping recruiters rebuild confidence, motivation and momentum⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & welcome00:45 – Ryan’s journey from trainee to Sales Director02:33 – The scale of SThree and the Leeds office04:34 – What makes a genuinely good recruiter?08:09 – Giving value before asking candidates for information10:26 – The give-and-take approach to candidate conversations13:39 – Playing the long game with prospective clients17:13 – How to build a recruitment desk from scratch19:45 – Curiosity, technical knowledge and removing your ego23:52 – Finding passion for your recruitment market28:40 – Immersing yourself in your industry30:52 – The impact recruiters can have on people’s lives33:17 – The difference between good recruiters and top billers34:54 – Consistency, focus and creating urgency36:33 – The boring habits behind extraordinary billings38:27 – Accountability, hard work and daily non-negotiables41:21 – Working longer hours versus working effectively45:15 – Protecting your focus and managing distractions47:31 – How leaders and founders can plan unpredictable days48:23 – The Ivy Lee Method and managing daily priorities52:42 – Using testimonials and proof in business development56:20 – Why recruiters should capture their success59:35 – Personal branding and humanising yourself online01:03:58 – Using shared interests to build stronger relationships01:07:35 – Managing inconsistent recruiter performance01:08:16 – Diagnosing the root cause of underperformance01:11:03 – Rebuilding passion, confidence and motivation01:13:06 – Holding consultants accountable for their activity01:17:00 – How recruiters can get 1% better01:18:25 – SThree hiring opportunities and Recutation01:19:04 – Closing thoughts🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhaleThis episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders.SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation.👉 Book a demo here:https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?ut...Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book.Connect with Ryan:💻 LinkedIn:   / ryancollett  🌐 Recutation: https://recutation.com/🌐 SThree: https://www.sthree.com/Connect with Me:💻 LinkedIn:   / charleskyriakou1  📲 TikTok:   / charles.kyriakou  🌐 Coaching Website: https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.the1percentbetterecruitme...🤖 MILO Tell Me More Link: https://ask-milo.com/

    The Difference Between Good Recruiters & Top Billers | Ryan Collett (EP 99)

  4. Jul 21

    The Best Recruiters Play The Long Game | Luke Pitkin (EP 98)

    What does it actually mean to play the long game in recruitment? Luke shares the reality of building a recruitment technology business from the ground up, from living in a shed to fund the business, overcoming failed partnerships, and learning why playing the long game always wins. We also explore why authentic relationships outperform transactional networking, how personal branding creates opportunities, and why AI should enhance human connection rather than replace it. Topics Discussed: ✅ Why recruiters need to stop thinking short-term ✅ Building authentic relationships that compound over time ✅ Why networking should never feel transactional ✅ The power of personal branding and creating content ✅ Growing a recruitment tech startup from scratch ✅ The lessons learned from living in a shed to build a business ✅ Why resilience matters more than overnight success ✅ Using AI to enhance recruiters, not replace them ✅ How to build trust that leads to long-term business ✅ Why playing the long game always wins in recruitment and business ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & welcome 01:58 – Meet Luke Pitkin & his entrepreneurial journey 09:30 – Why relationships beat transactional networking 13:20 – The best sales strategy is simply being yourself 15:25 – Authentic content vs "Corporate You" 17:40 – Building trust through testimonials and customer stories 19:00 – AI, automation & the future of recruitment technology 22:00 – Why every recruiter should be creating content 26:30 – Playing the long game in business and personal branding 33:00 – Building Gig Hire from the ground up 41:20 – Living in a shed to build the business 43:30 – Getting ripped off on the company's first deal 49:00 – Startup resilience, setbacks & surviving the early years 56:50 – Why spreadsheets hold recruiters back 58:20 – How Gig Hire is simplifying recruitment CRM 01:01:10 – How recruiters can get 1% better 01:02:10 – Closing thoughts 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders.SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Luke: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-pitkin-79060094/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4E35iAr1JNyVhMtIXSNUBA 🖥️ Free Recruitment CRM: giighire.co/Free-Recruitment-Software-YTO Connect with Me: 💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Coaching Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Podcast Website: ⁠https://www.the1percentbetterecruitmentpodcast.com⁠/ 🤖 MILO: ⁠⁠⁠https://ask-milo.com/⁠

    The Best Recruiters Play The Long Game | Luke Pitkin (EP 98)

  5. Jul 14

    Recruiters Using AI Are Like Recruiters on Steroids | Elkie Holland (EP 97)

    What happens when you combine nearly 40 years of recruitment experience with a genuine passion for AI? In this episode, I'm joined by Elkie Holland, recruitment entrepreneur, tech recruitment specialist, and founder of Prospectus Recruitment. Having been in the industry since the mid-1980s, Elkie has witnessed every major shift in recruitment and is now leading from the front by building her own AI talent partner to help recruiters become more productive without losing the human touch. We explore why AI should be viewed as a performance enhancer rather than a replacement, how recruiters can use technology to eliminate repetitive tasks, and why the future of recruitment still belongs to those who build genuine relationships. Elkie also shares practical examples of how her business is using AI today, the biggest mistakes recruiters make with new technology, and why curiosity will always outperform complacency. Topics Discussed: ✅ Why recruiters using AI are like recruiters on steroids✅ How AI should enhance recruiters, not replace them✅ Keeping the human touch in an AI-driven world✅ Building your own AI recruitment assistant✅ Using AI for sourcing, screening, research and admin✅ Why curiosity is the most valuable skill recruiters can develop✅ The biggest mistakes recruiters make when adopting AI✅ Using AI to create more time for sales and relationship building✅ The future of recruitment and where AI is really heading✅ Practical AI tools and workflows every recruiter should know ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & welcome01:45 – Meet Elkie Holland & her recruitment journey03:30 – Why recruiters must embrace AI to stay ahead07:00 – Sponsor break (SourceWhale)08:05 – Recruiters using AI are like recruiters on steroids13:10 – How recruitment founders should implement AI17:55 – Using AI to eliminate admin and create more selling time23:20 – How AI makes recruiters better, not obsolete26:05 – Why AI will never replace great recruiters30:20 – Communication and trust still win in recruitment33:10 – How recruiters build long-term client trust38:50 – Why relationships will always beat technology48:15 – The conversations that build the strongest client relationships51:10 – Inside TED: Elkie's AI Talent Partner55:10 – The AI tools every recruiter should be using59:35 – The future of AI in recruitment01:00:20 – How recruiters can get 1% better01:01:20 – Closing thoughts 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders. SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Elkie: 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elkieholland/ Connect with Me: 💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Coaching Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.the1percentbetterecruitmentpodcast.com 🤖 MILO: ⁠⁠https://ask-milo.com/

    Recruiters Using AI Are Like Recruiters on Steroids | Elkie Holland (EP 97)

  6. Jun 30

    How To Build A Recruitment Business That Runs Without You | Ash Knight (EP 96)

    What does it actually take to build a recruitment business that people never want to leave? In this episode of The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, I’m joined by Ash Knight, Founder at AJ Group, and an investor. Having built and scaled multiple specialist recruitment brands, Ash has created one of the UK's highest-performing recruitment businesses, with a relentless focus on leadership, culture, people development, and long-term growth. Topics Discussed: ✅ How AJ Group achieved 0% staff attrition✅ Building a recruitment business that doesn't depend on the founder✅ Hiring an exceptional Managing Director✅ Why letting go is one of the hardest lessons for founders✅ Building a culture people genuinely want to stay in✅ Hiring for values, behaviours and long-term potential✅ Leadership, trust and empowering your team✅ Succession planning and building for the future✅ Investing, wealth creation and thinking beyond recruitment✅ Avoiding founder burnout while scaling your business✅ Why long-term thinking beats short-term wins✅ Lessons learned from building multiple recruitment businesses✅ Focusing on your strengths as a founder✅ Creating opportunities for people to grow ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome01:18 – Ash's journey into recruitment03:56 – Building a recruitment business for the long term06:42 – Hiring a Managing Director and letting go as a founder10:15 – Why founders struggle to delegate13:48 – Building trust within your leadership team17:02 – Podcast sponsor: SourceWhale17:35 – How AJ Group achieved 0% staff attrition22:04 – Hiring for behaviours rather than experience26:12 – Creating a culture people genuinely want to stay in30:18 – Leadership, progression and developing people34:06 – Building a business that isn't dependent on one person38:11 – Founder mindset and avoiding burnout41:37 – Investing, wealth creation and long-term thinking46:09 – Lessons Ash has learned from building businesses50:24 – Advice for recruitment founders looking to scale54:11 – The future of recruitment leadership57:08 – How recruiters can get 1% better 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders. SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Ash:💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashknightr2r/ 🌐 Website: www.ajgroup.io Connect with Me:💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-better-recruitment-podcast/id1775201502⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1PercentBetterRecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Coaching Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.the1percentbetterecruitmentpodcast.com🤖 MILO: ⁠https://ask-milo.com/

    How To Build A Recruitment Business That Runs Without You | Ash Knight (EP 96)

  7. Jun 23

    How To Build A High Performance Recruitment Culture | Dale Williams (EP 95)

    What does it actually take to build a high-performance recruitment business that scales? In this episode, I’m joined by Dale Williams, CEO of The Recolution Group, a multi-brand recruitment business operating across professional services, SAP, aerospace, defence, space, and executive search. With over 18 years in recruitment and more than 15 years as a business owner, Dale shares the lessons he's learned from building multiple recruitment brands, hiring and developing recruiters, creating a high-performance culture, and navigating the challenges of leadership in a changing industry. Topics Discussed: ✅ Building a multi-brand recruitment group✅ When to launch a new recruitment brand vs a new division✅ The pros and cons of niche recruitment businesses✅ Creating a high-performance recruitment culture✅ Hiring recruiters and spotting future top performers✅ Why sales experience often beats recruitment experience✅ Developing recruiters from trainee to leader✅ Learning by osmosis and why office culture still matters✅ Work from home vs office-based recruitment✅ Has recruitment created a lost generation of recruiters?✅ Recruitment progression structures and career development✅ Why standards matter more than micromanagement✅ KPIs, accountability and recruiter performance✅ Scaling recruitment teams sustainably✅ Leadership lessons from 15+ years of agency ownership ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome00:15 – Dale's recruitment journey and The Recolution Group02:00 – Building a multi-brand recruitment business04:51 – Why Dale expanded into multiple recruitment brands06:34 – Launching brands around niche market opportunities07:09 – Challenges of managing multiple brands10:51 – Creating alignment across different recruitment businesses13:05 – Internal competition, culture and collaboration15:18 – Recruitment hiring mistakes founders make17:12 – Why recruitment is difficult to hire for19:36 – The sweet spot for hiring recruiters20:46 – Why good recruiters leave the industry too early23:23 – Alternative recruitment interview processes25:12 – Developing recruiters from zero to hero28:06 – Building onboarding, L&D and progression structures30:29 – Transparent promotion frameworks33:10 – High-performance culture and business infrastructure36:09 – Why constantly changing policies creates chaos38:35 – Work from home vs office culture40:12 – Learning by osmosis and recruiter development43:31 – Has recruitment created a lost generation of recruiters?45:27 – Managing performance in a hybrid world47:45 – KPIs, accountability and trust51:03 – Common work-from-home leadership mistakes53:42 – Why remote management is a different skill55:06 – The hidden cost of remote recruitment56:46 – How recruiters can get 1% better 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders. SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Dale:💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewilliamsrecruitment/ Connect with Me:💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠⁠🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-better-recruitment-podcast/id1775201502⁠⁠⁠⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1PercentBetterRecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠🤖 MILO: https://ask-milo.com/

    How To Build A High Performance Recruitment Culture | Dale Williams (EP 95)

  8. Jun 16

    Recruiters Using AI Will Beat Recruiters Who Don't | Rob Saltrese (EP 94)

    What happens when recruitment founders know they need to embrace AI, but have no idea where to start? In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Saltrese, AI strategist, recruitment technology specialist, and founder of Lyra Labs. Rob has spent years helping businesses understand, adopt, and implement AI properly. Rather than focusing on the fearmongering headlines, we discuss what recruitment founders and leaders should actually be doing right now to stay competitive. Topics Discussed: ✅ The biggest misconceptions about AI in recruitment✅ Why recruiters who ignore AI risk getting left behind✅ AI adoption vs shiny object syndrome✅ How recruitment founders should approach AI strategy✅ AI-native tools vs legacy recruitment technology✅ AI note takers and recruiter productivity✅ Market mapping and business development with AI✅ The future of recruitment training and coaching✅ AI agents and workflow automation✅ How AI can augment, not replace, recruiters✅ Building an AI-native culture within your business✅ Practical ways recruitment leaders can start using AI today✅ Why curiosity and experimentation matter more than expertise✅ The role of human connection in an AI-driven world✅ How recruitment businesses can future-proof themselves ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome02:02 – What Rob has been building in AI03:49 – The biggest misconceptions about AI08:04 – How recruitment businesses should approach AI adoption09:13 – AI in candidate attraction and recruitment processes13:25 – Why founders need to embrace AI now15:13 – Building an AI strategy before buying tools17:54 – AI-native tools vs legacy recruitment technology20:21 – Curiosity, learning & staying ahead21:10 – Using AI for business development & market mapping24:31 – Predictive intelligence and spotting opportunities early26:20 – AI tools every recruitment business should be using29:20 – Email automation & keeping the human touch33:15 – Why recruiters must continuously adapt37:53 – AI and training the next generation of recruiters43:12 – Will AI replace trainers and coaches?49:38 – AI as an augmentation tool, not a replacement53:08 – How founders can learn more about AI57:04 – AI agents, automation & building your own workflows01:03:27 – Creating an AI-native culture01:07:48 – How recruiters can get 1% better 🐋 Podcast Sponsor – SourceWhale This episode is sponsored by SourceWhale, the multi-channel outreach platform I personally use and recommend to recruiters and founders. SourceWhale helps you combine email, LinkedIn, calls, and tasks into one structured, consistent BD workflow, without relying on spray-and-pray automation. 👉 Book a demo here:⁠⁠⁠https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=charles_kyriakou&utm_content=book_a_demo⁠⁠⁠ Mention The 1 Percent Better Recruitment Podcast or my name, Charles Kyriakou, when you book. Connect with Rob:💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-saltrese-17263a2/ Connect with Me:💻 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/⁠⁠⁠📲 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou⁠⁠⁠🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-better-recruitment-podcast/id1775201502⁠⁠⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@1PercentBetterRecPod⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.inf1nitelearning.com/⁠⁠⁠ 🤖 MILO: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-i-l-o/

    Recruiters Using AI Will Beat Recruiters Who Don't | Rob Saltrese (EP 94)
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Hello and welcome to the 1% better recruitment podcast, with your host, Charles Kyriakou. The goal of this podcast is to have a wide variety of people all within the recruitment sector that will add tremendous value to those who are either looking to get into recruitment, working within the industry, running their own business, or thinking about setting up their own company. I aim to make sure that after every episode, you leave 1% better off.

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