Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast (UK)
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we‘ll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
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Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, speaks to our CFO, Fiona Gleeson.
In this episode, Fiona shares where her passion for Finance came from, why she loves working within recruitment, how she maintains a healthy work/life balance in such a demanding role, plus why she believes reflection is key to becoming the best version of yourself - both personally, and professionally.
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Questions
1. Welcome, Fiona! So, can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you started in the field of finance? 2. How did you become our CFO at Amoria Bond? 3. That sounds like an exciting journey. From your perspective, what makes working in the recruitment industry so fulfilling for you? 4. Can you give us some insight into how you maintain a healthy work-life balance in such a fast-paced and demanding field like finance? 5. What other advice would you give to young professionals just starting out in their careers in recruitment? 6. As a leader at Amoria Bond, what moment stands out to you as your proudest achievement?
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, speaks to People & ESG Officer, Natasha Crump.
In this episode, Natasha speaks on the wide remit that her role compasses; from content marketing to mental health first aiders. Natasha sheds light on what it's like leading initiatives in a forward-facing business like Amoria Bond, why accountability and sustainability are her biggest challenges and how you are your own biggest asset when it comes to career development.
Questions
1) Natasha, thank you for joining us today. Can you start by telling us a little bit about your role at Amoria Bond and what you do on a day-to-day basis?
2) That sounds like a lot of responsibility. Can you walk us through some of the key initiatives you've led in the areas of human resources, diversity, and inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance?
3) Those are some impressive projects. Can you tell us about a particular challenge you faced in one of these areas and how you overcame it?
4) What moment stands out to you as your proudest achievement as a leader?
5) Last but not least: What advice would you give to young professionals who are at the beginning of their career in recruitment and aspire to a leadership role later on?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, speaks to one of our Managing Directors, Ian Cross.
In this episode, Ian shares his experiences on the "recruitment rollercoaster" - from starting out at Amoria Bond 17 years ago as a rookie, to the lows of repeated rejection and the highs of now seeing rookies ringing the deal bell for the first time, Ian's insights show how beyond the pain of doing something for the first time lies true success.
Questions1) Hi Ian, it's great to have you with us today. Can you start by telling us a bit about your background and how you got into recruitment? 2) Can you tell us about some of the challenges you've faced in your career as a recruitment professional? What is your experience with the “Recruitment Rollercoaster”? 3) In your opinion, what are the most important skills you need to climb the career ladder quickly and successfully? 4) Those are great pieces of advice. What would you say has been your proudest moment as a leader so far? 5) Last but not least: Can you share with us some of the valuable insights and advice you have for those looking to start a career in recruitment?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, is joined by David Etherington, our Group CEO.
David details his recruitment journey, from joining the industry as a Director in the 90s to now. Along the way, he shares valuable insights - including why IQ, EQ, SQ and AQ are important factors for a successful career in recruitment, and how embracing a challenging role can make it all the more rewarding.
Questions:
1. Welcome, David! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey… and how you became the CEO of the Amoria Group?
2. That's an impressive journey. What do you believe are the most important qualities for a successful career?
3. That's great advice. What's the best career advice you have ever received?
4. Can you tell us about a particularly challenging moment in your career and how you overcame it?
5. That's definitely a valuable lesson. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in their career in recruitment at Amoria Bond?
6. Last but not least: What was your proudest moment as a leader?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this special bonus episode, our recruiters talk about their incredible experiences through the Amoria Bond charitable trusts.
In June 2022, a group of consultants from Amoria Bond and CMC took part in a project with long-term charity partner, Project Peru.
From helping to build a soup kitchen to expanding the local children's home and redecorating the refuge for the children that live there - the team share the insights gained from this amazing experience in the community.
01:07 = Can you briefly explain to our listeners what our charity project in Peru is all about?
01:52 = What were your expectations before you went to Peru?
03:13 = How did reality live up to your expectations?
04:00 = How would you describe a typical day during the week in Peru?
05:53 = What was the most memorable or impactful part of the trip for you, Celia?
08:24 = Same questions for you, Mike?
10:15 = If you had to pick out 3 things you have learned, what would you say they were?
11:47 = Same question for you, Celia?
15:00 = Why did you decide to go?
16:08 = Same question for you, Eddie?
17:42 = Would you go all again?
17:59 = Andy, what word best summarises the overall experience of Peru 2022?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this episode, Director of Renewable Energy Group within the CMC Division of Amoria Bond, Amy Steel, speaks to Natasha Crump, Group People and ESG, from our Manchester Office about the importance of gender diversity within recruitment.
Through their conversation, Amy and Natasha, explore their own experiences as women in recruitment and the ASCEND programme at Amoria Bond which aims to help women at every level of the organisation progress.
01:17 — Natasha, could you start by giving the listeners an overview of your role within Amoria Bond?
06:36 — Can you tell us about the Ascend programme at Amoria Bond?
15:40 — Why would you say recruitment is a great career for women?
20:01 — Amy, could you tell us about your experience as a female recruiter?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this episode, Martijn de Roo, Financial Projects Manager, speaks to Natasha Crump, Group People and ESG, from our Manchester Office, about the importance of CSR in the recruitment industry.
Through their conversation, Martijn and Natasha explore what CSR in the recruitment industry looks like, why it is of importance (especially to Amoria Bond), and why working at Amoria Bond can have a big impact on progressing lives everywhere.
00:52 – Natasha, can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us a little more about what you do at Amoria Bond?
02:23 – What does CSR mean – both in terms of the wider context and at Amoria Bond?
06:58 – Can you give us some examples of how Amoria Bond is committed to CSR?
20:34 – What is your favourite initiative relating to CSR or ESG?
13:42 – What are the CSR plans for 2022?
26:02 – What do you love most about working at Amoria Bond?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this episode, we have Andrew Barrow, Associate Director from our Amsterdam office, speaking to Lisa Garner, Group Head of Learning & Development from our Manchester Office, about wellbeing and mindfulness in the recruitment industry.
An environment known for its face-paced, sales-driven intense nature, wellbeing and mindfulness for recruiters is really something that is essential for performance, happiness, and job satisfaction.
Through their conversation, Andrew and Lisa explore insights and advice on how to maintain wellbeing and partake in mindfulness whilst working in the recruitment industry, and why this is of particular importance to Amoria Bond.
01:22 – Lisa, can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us a little more about what you do at Amoria Bond?
02:29 – Why is L&D so important to you?
06:33 – Can you give us some examples of how Amoria Bond is committed to L&D?
09:09 – Can you share with us some of the plans you’ve got to further improve wellbeing at Amoria Bond?
13:42 – What advice would you give to someone new to Amoria Bond or new to recruitment?
19:25 – What else do you think is great about working at Amoria Bond?
21:28 – What do you love most about Amoria Bond?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this episode, from our Cologne office we have Learning & Development specialist Rena Bahadori, speaking to Senior Internal Recruiter Helen Cassin from our Manchester office. Talking about the importance of values and culture in recruitment, this episode in particular will be exploring D&I at Amoria Bond, including how we are striving to provide a truly inclusive and diverse workplace to progress lives everywhere.
00:48 – Helen, can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us a little more about what you do at Amoria Bond?
01:19 – You are one of our office-wide inclusion advocates, what does that mean?
01:57 – Why do you think D&I is so important to our company and its culture?
02:38 – Can you give us some examples of D&I activities that Amoria Bond has committed to?
04:17 – Can you elaborate a bit more on Let’s Talk?
05:09 – Can you share more on Lean In?
05:45 – Our D&I activities say a lot about our value-driven culture – how would you describe this culture to our listeners?
06:18 – What do you like most about working at Amoria Bond?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.
From the first weeks of training through to life changing success stories - in each episode of this podcast, we'll be exploring what life is like for those who work in recruitment, hearing from the people around the world who perform in the industry every day.
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
In this episode, Principal Technology Consultant, Alina Ferrante, speaks to Till Stetter, Principal Consultant for Embedded Software, from our Cologne office about what exactly is so rewarding about working in recruitment and why he loves the culture at Amoria Bond.
00:59 – Till, can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us a little more about what you do at Amoria Bond?01:58 – Can you tell us about when you started at Amoria Bond and how you progressed?04:08 – How has Amoria Bond helped you successfully progress over the years?06:46 – Do you have an example where you got a reward back for your work?09:12 – You really love lunch club – can you explain to us what it is? 10:13 – Tell us about your recent work trips?11:59 – What are the biggest misconceptions about working in recruitment?12:56 – What is your favourite thing about working at Amoria Bond?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/
Thanks for listening - join us next time for another episode of Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere!