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RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights

Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io
Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Industry
Linkedin
Recfest
Paraform
United States
United Kingdom
Candidate Experience
Recruitment Marketing
Employer Branding
Recruitment Curry Club
Artificial Intelligence In Recruitment
NOVA By Dweet
Curry Club
Rectalk
Diversity and Inclusion
South Africa

Welcome to RecTalk, the UK's biggest recruitment industry podcast on YouTube and a Top 15% Video Podcast on Spotify! Hear from trailblazers in the recruitment industry who want to have their say on all things recruitment - unbiased, unfiltered, unscripted.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma heads to the Gazelle Risk Solutions head office to catch up with Gary Brotherton and Gary Williamson — the two Garys behind one of the recruitment sector’s fastest-growing specialist insurance businesses.

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What if growing your recruitment business didn’t mean simply hiring more recruiters?

In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Kris Holland, Founder of Kitto to challenge one of recruitment’s most deeply embedded assumptions: that head... more

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What happens when your employer brand becomes so powerful that you receive 20,000–40,000 job applications a month?

In this episode of RecTalk, host Sean Kennedy is joined by Laura Buckle, Global VP of Talent at SKIMS, and Eli Duane, Co-Founder of NO... more

What really makes a recruitment agency successful in today's market?

In this special RecTalk Roundtable Masterclass, Nitin Sharma brings together four recruitment industry experts to debate a series of deliberately provocative “unpopular opinions” a... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Brotherton
Gazelle Risk Solutions executive (co-host/guest in episode)
Gazelle Risk Solutions
Episode: Building Recruitment Insurance Products for Contractors | Gazelle Risk Solutions
Gary Williamson
Gazelle Risk Solutions executive (co-host/guest in episode)
Gazelle Risk Solutions
Episode: Building Recruitment Insurance Products for Contractors | Gazelle Risk Solutions
Kris Holland
Founder of Kitto Consulting, recruitment industry leader
Kitto Consulting
Episode: Why Recruitment Needs to Break the Link Between Headcount & Revenue Growth | Kris Holland
Laura Buckle
Global VP of Talent and Recruitment at Skims
Skims
Episode: AI Recruitment & Talent Acquisition at Scale: How SKIMS Handles 40,000 Applications
Eli Duane
Co-founder of NOVA by Dweet
NOVA by Dweet
Episode: AI Recruitment & Talent Acquisition at Scale: How SKIMS Handles 40,000 Applications
Jeremy Snell
Client perspective guest, discussing experiences with offshore recruitment
Unknown (client)
Episode: The Real Client Experience of Offshoring Recruitment Support to South Africa
Hannah Coley
Talent professional; previously at HSBC; transitioning to a leadership role in AI-first recruitment
HSBC, Steven Bartlett venture
Episode: TALKING TALENT - From HSBC to Steven Bartlett: How Hannah Coley is Building a Modern Talent Function
Matt Fox
Founder/Advisor, Exitus Advisory
Exitus Advisory
Episode: Building Wealth & Preparing for Exit, with Christian Mather & Matt Fox
Christian Mather
Founder/Advisor, One Day Wealth
One Day Wealth
Episode: Building Wealth & Preparing for Exit, with Christian Mather & Matt Fox

Hosts

Sunjay
Host of the episode and participant in the merch review
Jahisha
Co-host of the episode and participant in the merch review
Nitin Sharma
Host of RecTalk Podcast; multiple appearances
Sean Kennedy
Host of Talking Talent / RecTalk
Adam Jordan
Host discussing in live chat; recruitment circles

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • 5 *

    Biggest and best recruitment sector pod!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jimterry90
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on practical, real-world industry insights from practitioners.
Good balance of tech talk and people-focused storytelling.
Clear strategic takeaways for building credible, human-centric recruitment brands.

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Why Recruitment Needs to Break the Link Between Headcount & Revenue Growth | Kris Holland
Q: Why do recruitment leaders still default to hiring more people even when it's not the best ROI?
It's partly due to legacy mindsets and the desire for easy metrics, but many leaders have the ego of top billers guiding decisions. There's also a sunk-cost bias and a belief that more bodies equal more revenue, which is changing as markets and tech evolve.
Why Recruitment Needs to Break the Link Between Headcount & Revenue Growth | Kris Holland
Q: You've got a lot to get off your chest, right? What is the core problem with the headcount play?
The headcount play is outdated because measuring success by headcount often leads to bloated teams that don't translate into profitability. Instead, growth should come from better processes, branding, content, and a growth team that combines sales, marketing, and tech.
AI Recruitment & Talent Acquisition at Scale: How SKIMS Handles 40,000 Applications
Q: What advice would you give to a brand just starting to experience rising application volumes?
Invest in a solid ATS, integrate AI tools that can tailor searches to your needs, and focus on candidate experience so applicants understand the process and feel respected, even when there are many applicants.
AI Recruitment & Talent Acquisition at Scale: How SKIMS Handles 40,000 Applications
Q: What role does NOVA by Dweet play in your recruiting process?
NOVA serves as an AI wrapper to source across multiple channels, resurface past candidates with updated signals, and help recruiters identify high-potential fits without losing the human touch in decision-making.
AI Recruitment & Talent Acquisition at Scale: How SKIMS Handles 40,000 Applications
Q: Can you describe the scale Skims is dealing with and how you manage that volume?
We receive tens of thousands of applications monthly and use a combination of branding, AI-powered screening, and an ATS to surface quality candidates quickly, while also maintaining clear candidate communication.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RecTalk Podcast

What is RecTalk Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

RecTalk consistently centers on practical recruitment leadership, exploring how to win business, scale practices, and leverage technology without losing a human-centered approach. Episodes frequently cover branding, client and candidate ecosystems, data enrichment, AI tools, offshore and cross-border staffing, payments, and community-driven growth. The conversations mix hard-earned tactical guidance with real-world examples from conferences, vendors, and practitioners, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable strategies and industry context. A few standout angles include treating recruitment as relationship-building first, exploring brand architecture and sub-brands, and weighing technology decisions against business outcomes. Po... more

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Recent guests on RecTalk Podcast include:

1. Gary Brotherton
2. Gary Williamson
3. Kris Holland
4. Laura Buckle
5. Eli Duane
6. Jeremy Snell
7. Hannah Coley
8. Matt Fox

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