Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.
Here's the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I'm Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.
Here's the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I'm Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
In the first episode of Work This Way, host Adam Walker chats with Alice Coates, founder of the headhunting service Hatched, at Foundry Poole. Alice shares her journey from selling eggs from 400 chickens at 13 to running an international recruitment business. They discuss various topics including recruitment tips, her time on Junior Apprentice in 2012, and insights on thriving in Austin, Texas. Alice elaborates on the cultural differences between the UK and US work environments, emphasizing the entrepreneurial spirit in the US. She also discusses the importance of company culture in recruitment, her passion for sports, and her avid interest in farming and agricultural technology. Alice offers valuable advice on networking and the future of farming as well as insights into her company's work in software, aerospace, and defence sectors.
