On this week's show, I was delighted to spend time with Elliot Dell, the CEO of Salt - a well known brand in the Digital Recruitment market, globally. Headquartered in London with 220 staff across offices in Asia, Australia, USA and the Middle East, Elliot joined as a recruiter and worked his way up to CEO after 10 years.

Salt didn’t actually exist when he joined, it was a small, family owned exec search business that soon changed with Elliot’s influence. As Salt gathered momentum, they soon acquired another business named 'Salt’ in New Zealand and that’s where things really took off.

Elliot has an incredible energy and passion for growing a fantastic business that can truly change the Digital Recruitment world. Whilst growing international teams at work, he is also the father of 3 children and has a super active lifestyle - an inspirational guy for sure!

Today I was joined by Doeke, the co-founder of WeAreKeen and agency providing in-house recruitment teams to start-ups, scale-ups and large enterprises across the Netherlands.

In this episode, he talked about how his country has reacted and dealt with lockdown and how his business has had to adapt to the change. Being an in-house agency with a relationship focused approach, he revealed how this has enabled them to stay close and support both clients and suppliers through a time that effects us all!

A refreshing chat from a very innovative recruitment owner, you can connect with Doeke and ask any questions here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doeke/

Today I wasn't joined by anyone.

To mark the 50th episode of The RAG Report, I wanted to take some time and reflect on the experience of going daily with the show.

In this episode I summarise the major trends I have noticed from speaking to the guests since mid March and also how this period has changed my life and business for the future.

I also want to announce the 3rd and final partnership with our new sponsor - Vincere! These guys have been active listeners to the show and I hear great things about their CRM daily so it seemed a natural fit for the show.

Thanks for the support so far, here is to another 50 episodes as we all come through this pandemic TOGETHER.

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Rise Recruitment Ventures
https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro
https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere
https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Today I was joined by Elliot, the CEO Of Salt and a previous RAG Podcast guest in 2019.

In this episode we talked about how Salt’s asian offices and global footprint enabled them to make some early preparations for the UK lockdown and what’s happened as a result of COVID-19.

What I love about Elliot is his energy and passion for the industry coupled with the clarity in his vision at Salt. I invited him back on to find out if long term plans have changed but Elliot was clear that whilst they have to adapt to global change, the long term plans remain firmly fixed.

Some really interesting messages that Recruitment leaders everywhere can learn from, this one is not to be missed!

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Rise Recruitment Ventures
https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro
https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere
https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

Today I was joined by Philippa, the Founder & MD of Silver Swan Recruitment a luxury domestic staffing agency who find private hospitality professionals for some of the most luxurious residences, super yachts and private jets worldwide.

I had so much fun recording this episode as Philippa is FULL of energy and it was her agency’s 7th birthday at the time of recording!! Philippa shared the stories behind starting her agency and what has happened since!

Recruiting into a market that most of us have never thought of, it just shows the depth and breadth of this industry we know and love!

Honest, funny and inspirational, you can connect with Philippa and ask any questions here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-smith-4642b437/

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Rise Recruitment Ventures

https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro

https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere

https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

Today I was joined by Ben, Director at Umbilical Technology headquartered in Leicester UK.

Ben is a guy I have had online chat with for the past 3 years so it was awesome to finally spend some time and record out conversation.

Most notably, Ben was recording from his office space in central Leicester, where last week his full 12 person recruitment team were back and working together via socially distancing processes.

A progressive recruitment leader with his finger on the pulse of tech and innovation, it was great to hear about his attitude towards the sales floor and why his team are ready to get back to working in the central environment.

This is one for you if you are looking to do the same in the near future!

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Rise Recruitment Ventures

https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro

https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere

https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

Today I was joined by Sam and Oliver, Founders of Morgan Latif a specialist Search and Leadership Consultancy operating into Life Sciences and Industrial Sectors across the UK and EU.

Almost 12 months since they launched their business, these guys have had a great first year despite the recent market conditions.

In this episode we talked about why after only 6 months, they decided to go against the norm and invest in growing the brand with the aim of being widely recognised and winning business online. Most notably Sam said that they wanted to be seen as ’thought leaders’ and in 2020 the most achievable way they could achieve this fast was through building content both for and with their candidates and clients.

Currently in the early stages of producing their own Podcast - Coaching You Through Crisis, they are already seeing the benefits of working closely with other market leaders to add value to their community.

A brand to watch closely in 2020/21 - if you would like to reach out to Sam or Olly you can do so here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermorgan1/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-latif-b4382651/

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Rise Recruitment Ventures

https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro

https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere

https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

Today I was joined by Dave, Director at Harvey Nash Group and Founder of Tech Talks Podcast, one of the leading shows in the global technology content area.

Dave joined Harvey Nash 13 years ago and after 8 years decided to start a podcast, with the aim of learning more about technology and the world that his clients lived and breathed.

In this episode, Dave told the whole story of how the show started and has developed.

To begin with, he recorded on his phone and used this platform to book more client visits with senior tech leaders in London. Fast forward 5 years and he now has a globally recognised show and is backed by Harvey Nash to record and promote the show full time.

Last year the show brought in a huge £600k worth of business to the group, so the ROI of his work is undeniable.

One of the biggest success stories of how content, marketing and branding can help a Recruitment Agency, if you have aspirations to thrive I the digital world then you need to listen to this!

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Rise Recruitment Ventures

https://www.riserv.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Odro

https://www.odro.co.uk/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship

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Vincere

https://www.vincere.io/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic-buzzsprout&utm_campaign=rag-sponsorship