Five generations are now working shoulder to shoulder, and the old rules aren’t keeping up. We sit down with Florence Potter (No Umbrellas) and Richard Spencer (Age Inc.) to unpack what actually makes mixed-age teams thrive: clear norms, bias-aware hiring, and honest conversations about how people want to work. Florence lifts the lid on workshops that turn vague “culture” into practical agreements: how feedback happens, what professionalism looks like, when in-person time matters, even...

In this special live edition, we’re joined by Ged Mason OBE, CEO of Morson Group, for a deep dive into what it really means to be a deal maker in today’s recruitment landscape. From his early days to building a billion-dollar powerhouse, Ged shares how he approaches relationships, opportunities, and big decisions – with the kind of insight you only get from years at the top. This is a rare and honest conversation with one of the most respected leaders in the business. Recorded live at Emerge ...

Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&A. In this episode, we unpack the strategy behind some of the industry’s most talked-about deals – from billion-dollar healthcare mergers to niche perm businesses commanding sky-high multiples. Featuring Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia and M&A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Makers.

Join Paul Masters from Sovereign Private and Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&A. Each month, we'll be diving into what's happening in the market - who's buying and where the deals are landing, how to get your business exit ready and the standout deals catching Paul's eye. Listen in to our first Deal Makers episode here via Recruitment Down Under - or watch the video podcast here

🎙️ Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – brought to you by APSCo Australia. In this episode, we're diving into The Complete Recruiter – a brand-new training program designed specifically for recruitment professionals. You’ll hear from Russell Webb of Claverdon Consulting and Sophie Robertson from Younique Coaching – two experts who’ve brought their decades of experience together to create an 8-part series exclusively for APSCo members aimed at boosting capability, consistency, and confidence ac...

In this podcast episode, Lesley Horsburgh is joined by a very special guest on Recruitment Down Under - APSCo Global CEO Ann Swain, to discuss the European recruitment market and provide insights into how UK recruitment firms are responding within the current UK business environment. Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under and now here’s our host Lesley Horsburgh.

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. This episode features Joe Duffy from TargetRecruit Australia. Joe and APSCo's Lesley Horsburgh discuss the CRM market, Salesforce benefits, project management, collaboration, AI in Salesforce, and overall recruitment trends. This episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips for those looking to successfully master their CRM projects.

Unlock the secrets to transforming your recruitment strategies with Helen McGuire, the CEO and co-founder of Diversely (acquired by the Access Group n 2023), to uncover the hidden power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the recruitment and staffing industry. With insights from the Access Group's eye-opening report, "Proving the Diversity Business Case," Helen reveals how well-executed DE&I initiatives can dramatically enhance business performance and talent pipelines. Plea...

The opportunity is huge for recruitment agencies looking to enter the US market.Today’s guest, PGC have been the go-to partner for recruitment founders looking to launch and scale in the US staffing market for over 20 years.In today's podcast, we chat with PGC’s Clarke Bowles to find out how Australian founders can gain access to the world’s biggest economy.From tips on where to get started and how to enter, to the nuances and differences of recruiting in the US.Please join Lesley Horsburgh a...

The Recruitment Company recently released its 2024 edition of The Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey.Armed with the knowledge and feedback gained from nearly 1000 participants, The Recruitment Company presents an interesting snapshot of the recruitment industry's current challenges and impact on the market. The mission? To make people enjoy the recruitment experience again.This survey provides invaluable insights on what people truly love and (quite passionately) dislike about working with...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.In this episode we speak with EOS business coach Colin Cuthbert who tells his story of a critical turning point in his life that led to a deep, personal transformation. Colin reflects on his purpose as a business leader and owner, and the lessons he’s learned and is now passing on as part of his journey.In this open and honest discussion with Lesley Horsburgh, Colin goes on to discuss how business leaders can find solutions to their needs by embrac...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.In 2023, WorkPro embarked on a mission to empower recruiters with essential insights in response to the post-pandemic recruitment challenges, focusing on addressing skill gaps, accelerating hiring cycles, and enhancing candidate experiences. Recognizing the importance of real-time feedback from the influx of over 20,000 new users each month, WorkPro launched comprehensive surveys to understand the evolving needs of both candidates and HR professionals. The in...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh catches up with Greg Savage to discuss the release of his new book, Recruit. The Savage Way.Greg discusses his return to the publishing world, and his hopes for how recruiters and business leaders might use this new book.Greg’s book is being supported by a six-city speaking tour with APSCo in July – so tune in to hear what you can expect from these presentations and why this book should be the handbook that’...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh talks with Benjamin Lepke about HealthPass, a newly created platform to collect data from candidates across the complex world of medical and health.The platform reduces the administrative burden required to work across different geographies and workplaces, and is revolutionising the way medical and health candidates are connecting with recruitment businesses.There’s even scope for other recruitment sectors t...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode, APSCo Australia MD Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Bullhorn’s Josh McCole about the findings of the 2023 GRID Industry Trends Report.Bullhorn’s 13th annual report is its most comprehensive analysis of the staffing and recruitment industry yet, and spans responses from businesses of all sizes, recruitment models, and industries.The report explores what top-performing agencies do differently, and why winning new business is a top priority for the...

In this special edition, we speak with Caroline North, Research Manager at SEEK to discuss SEEK's Laws Of Attraction, an interactive data tool designed to help organisation’s uncover the drivers that attract candidates to a role.Based on a large, ongoing survey of more than 11,000 candidates, the Laws of Attraction provides access to uniquely local intel, with an all new data set for 2022.Join APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh and SEEK’s Caroline North as they discuss the project, the evolution ...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In our new episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with recruitment marketing and personal branding expert, David Wolstenholme.David, a former recruiter, dedicates his professional career to helping recruiters to better understand and nurture their personal brand authentically both online and off.David and Lesley discuss the importance of marketing strategy and personal brand, visible leadership, what employers need to do to attract recruiters in the current market...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence.Throughout 2020, BluePrint Medical responded to the impacts of border closures and flight cancellations, reduced demand, and a restricted candidate pool of doctors, with a proactive approach to communicating with clients and bringing vulnerable doctors home from interstate. The business realised that the only way to help the client...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – the APSCo Australia Podcast.Interpro People recently joined a growing number of employers taking a new approach to work-life balance, by commencing a nine-day fortnight for all employees.A month into the initiative, APSCo’s Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh sat down with Interpro General Manager Darran Butcher for an in-depth conversation to find out how the 9-day fortnight is working and what impact the strategy is having on the business and its people.Li...

Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence.Driftwood Group and their Glow-Up Careers initiative received the CSR Award for an initiative that demonstrated a commitment to the principles of corporate social responsibility. Driftwood Group launched career-coaching arm Glow-Up Careers to help people build the career of their dreams. The heart of the business is an accredi...