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RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights

Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io
Talent Acquisition
Artificial Intelligence
Recruitment Marketing
Happlicant
ATS/CRM
Startups
Branding
AI In Recruiting
Taluate
Bobcheck
Marketing Strategy
Contractor Financial
Contractors
Mortgages
Insurance
Income Protection
Employer Branding
Linkedin
Independent Recruiters
Linkedin Integration

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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Recorded live from the IHR Live Lounge in Manchester, this special edition of RecTalk sees Nitin Sharma joined by co-host Sean Kennedy from Talking Talent, alongside Peter O'Rourke from Handshake, one of the fastest-growing early talent platforms hel... more

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Shawn Bell
Founder of Taluate
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Episode: FOUNDER DIARIES - Why Recruitment Needs More Trust, Less Noise, with Shawn Bell of Taluate
Chris Allen
Founder of Happlicant
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Episode: Building a Recruiter-First ATS & CRM from Scratch with Chris Allen, Co-Founder of Happlicant
Robert Woodford
Founder/CEO of The Marketing Junction
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Episode: Why Recruitment Marketing Is No Longer Optional with Robert Woodford, The Marketing Junction
Daryl Benson
Leader of talent at TryHackMe
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Episode: The Brutal Truth About Talent Acquisition, AI & Startup Hiring
Gordon Webb
Founder of Shazamme, RecTools recommended supplier
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Episode: Beyond the Website: Turning Your Recruitment Site into a Data-Driven Growth Engine with Gordon Webb
Jo Elwell
Contractor Financial guest, mortgage and protection expert
Contractor Financial
Episode: Contractor Mortgages, Market Volatility & Financial Protection with Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile
Billie Davoile
Contractor Financial guest, mortgage and protection expert
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Episode: Contractor Mortgages, Market Volatility & Financial Protection with Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile
Dave Clark
Founder/Representative at BobCheck
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Episode: How Recruitment Agencies Are Losing Hidden Revenue (And How to Fix It) with David Clark, bobcheck

Hosts

Sean Kennedy
Host with a focus on talent acquisition and recruitment operations
Nitin Sharma
Host focused on recruitment tech, founder insights, and industry trends

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • 5 *

    Biggest and best recruitment sector pod!

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    Jimterry90
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Candid discussions with real-world examples and no fluff.
Industry-leading breakdown of TA trends for practitioners.
Great guest mix—founders, operators, and marketers.
Honest, practical guidance you can apply immediately.

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Contractor Mortgages, Market Volatility & Financial Protection with Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile
Q: How should contractors approach mortgage decisions given volatility?
Start six months ahead, explore no-commitment options like trackers with no tie-ins for flexibility, and lean on a trusted broker who can explain different scenarios and help you lock in favorable rates before renewal.
Contractor Mortgages, Market Volatility & Financial Protection with Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile
Q: What is the current market sentiment and what inquiries are you seeing from clients?
Market sentiment is volatile; lenders are adjusting prices and terms quickly. Clients want proactive guidance, clarity on trackable options (offset, tracker), and strategies to lock rates before they shift further. Education for both clients and lenders is key to avoid misperceptions about contractors.

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

RecTalk repeatedly centers on modern talent acquisition, internal vs. agency recruitment, AI's and data's role in hiring, and the evolving tech stack behind modern TA and recruitment marketing. Episodes frequently feature founders and senior practitioners sharing pragmatic, sometimes contrarian, perspectives on trust, process design, and measurable outcomes. A notable angle is the emphasis on practitioner-led, no-nonsense discussions—ranging from recruitment marketing and ATS/CRM tooling to data-driven site optimization and contractor financing—making it valuable for listeners seeking actionable insights and real-world frameworks for growing recruitment functions and services.

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Which podcasts are similar to RecTalk Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with RecTalk Podcast:

1. The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
2. The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast
3. The Recruitment Network Podcast
4. Recruitment Mentors Podcast
5. The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

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RecTalk Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 292 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on RecTalk Podcast include:

1. Josh Reeve
2. Shawn Bell
3. Chris Allen
4. Robert Woodford
5. Daryl Benson
6. Gordon Webb
7. Jo Elwell
8. Billie Davoile

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