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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What exactly is Statement of Work and why are more recruitment firms paying attention to it? In this episode of Recruitment Down Under, Brian Huggett, Managing Director of APSCo Outsource joins APSCo Australia's MD, Lesley Horsburgh to unpack the complexity, opportunity and future of SOW, MSPs and workforce solutions. From workforce governance and risk through to AI, outsourcing and evolving client needs, this conversation explores how recruitment businesses can position them...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What exactly is <b>Statement of Work</b> and why are more recruitment firms paying attention to it?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Recruitment Down Under</b>, <b>Brian Huggett</b>, Managing Director of <a href='https://outsource.apsco.org/'><b>APSCo Outsource</b></a> joins <b>APSCo Australia&apos;s MD, Lesley Horsburgh</b> to unpack the complexity, opportunity and future of <b>SOW, MSPs and workforce solutions</b>.</p><p>From workforce governance and risk through to AI, outsourcing and evolving client needs, this conversation explores how recruitment businesses can position themselves beyond traditional hiring models.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Want more info about evolving service models?</b></p><p>APSCo has developed a <a href='https://au.apsco.org/terminology'><b>Service Delivery Model Glossary of Terms</b></a> that our members can use and share with their clients and the wider community to help define key acronyms and outline the main features of the different outsourcing models.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What exactly is <b>Statement of Work</b> and why are more recruitment firms paying attention to it?</p><p>In this episode of <b>Recruitment Down Under</b>, <b>Brian Huggett</b>, Managing Director of <a href='https://outsource.apsco.org/'><b>APSCo Outsource</b></a> joins <b>APSCo Australia&apos;s MD, Lesley Horsburgh</b> to unpack the complexity, opportunity and future of <b>SOW, MSPs and workforce solutions</b>.</p><p>From workforce governance and risk through to AI, outsourcing and evolving client needs, this conversation explores how recruitment businesses can position themselves beyond traditional hiring models.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Want more info about evolving service models?</b></p><p>APSCo has developed a <a href='https://au.apsco.org/terminology'><b>Service Delivery Model Glossary of Terms</b></a> that our members can use and share with their clients and the wider community to help define key acronyms and outline the main features of the different outsourcing models.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What’s really happening in recruitment M&amp;A right now? In this episode, Paul Masters from Sovereign Private joins us to unpack the shifting landscape of agency mergers and acquisitions across Australia in 2026. We explore why deal activity has slowed from the 2022–2023 highs, and why today’s transactions are increasingly favouring high-performing niche agencies over generalist firms. From valuation multiples to what “strong” actually looks like in the current market, this ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>What’s really happening in recruitment M&amp;A right now?</b></p><p>In this episode, <b>Paul Masters</b> from <a href='https://www.sovereignprivate.com.au/'><b>Sovereign Private</b></a> joins us to unpack the shifting landscape of agency mergers and acquisitions across Australia in 2026.</p><p>We explore why deal activity has slowed from the 2022–2023 highs, and why today’s transactions are increasingly favouring high-performing niche agencies over generalist firms. From valuation multiples to what “strong” actually looks like in the current market, this is a grounded look at how economic conditions are reshaping pricing and expectations.</p><p>We also get into what really happens behind the scenes. How buyers stress test growth forecasts, why generic projections don’t hold up, and what a credible EBITDA bridge needs to demonstrate to make it through due diligence.</p><p>Paul also explains the practicalities of deal structure, founder dependence, earnouts, and the critical role of a strong second-tier leadership team. </p><p>Paul also shares a surprising insight from offshore buyers across Japan, Europe, and the US. If you’re thinking about growth, exit, or just want a clearer view of the market, tune in.</p><p>Hosted by <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>APSCo Australia</a>&apos;s <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>What’s really happening in recruitment M&amp;A right now?</b></p><p>In this episode, <b>Paul Masters</b> from <a href='https://www.sovereignprivate.com.au/'><b>Sovereign Private</b></a> joins us to unpack the shifting landscape of agency mergers and acquisitions across Australia in 2026.</p><p>We explore why deal activity has slowed from the 2022–2023 highs, and why today’s transactions are increasingly favouring high-performing niche agencies over generalist firms. From valuation multiples to what “strong” actually looks like in the current market, this is a grounded look at how economic conditions are reshaping pricing and expectations.</p><p>We also get into what really happens behind the scenes. How buyers stress test growth forecasts, why generic projections don’t hold up, and what a credible EBITDA bridge needs to demonstrate to make it through due diligence.</p><p>Paul also explains the practicalities of deal structure, founder dependence, earnouts, and the critical role of a strong second-tier leadership team. </p><p>Paul also shares a surprising insight from offshore buyers across Japan, Europe, and the US. If you’re thinking about growth, exit, or just want a clearer view of the market, tune in.</p><p>Hosted by <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>APSCo Australia</a>&apos;s <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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. <br/><br/>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 the unspoken coffee rules. Richard maps the bigger picture, from an aging workforce to the quiet ways ageism shows up in job ads, interview shortlists, and ATS training data. We explore how to redesign “entry-level” teams with seasoned talent, why reverse mentoring should run both directions, and how to shift recruiting to long-term workforce design.<br/><br/>We share concrete moves to modernize hiring language, add intergenerational balance, and replace the golden rule with a smarter one: treat people how they want to be treated. <br/><br/>If you care about retention, performance, and real inclusion, this conversation gives you tools to act today. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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. <br/><br/>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 the unspoken coffee rules. Richard maps the bigger picture, from an aging workforce to the quiet ways ageism shows up in job ads, interview shortlists, and ATS training data. We explore how to redesign “entry-level” teams with seasoned talent, why reverse mentoring should run both directions, and how to shift recruiting to long-term workforce design.<br/><br/>We share concrete moves to modernize hiring language, add intergenerational balance, and replace the golden rule with a smarter one: treat people how they want to be treated. <br/><br/>If you care about retention, performance, and real inclusion, this conversation gives you tools to act today. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 3: Deal Makers LIVE from Emerge 2025 - featuring Ged Mason OBE</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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. Recorde...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this special live edition, we’re joined by <b>Ged Mason OBE</b>, CEO of Morson Group, for a deep dive into what it really means to be a deal maker in today’s recruitment landscape.</p><p>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.</p><p>This is a rare and honest conversation with one of the most respected leaders in the business.</p><p>Recorded live at Emerge 2025 and hosted by Lesley Horsburgh of <a href='https://au.apsco.org/'>APSCo Australia</a> and Paul Masters from <a href='https://www.sovereignprivate.com.au/'>Sovereign Private</a>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this special live edition, we’re joined by <b>Ged Mason OBE</b>, CEO of Morson Group, for a deep dive into what it really means to be a deal maker in today’s recruitment landscape.</p><p>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.</p><p>This is a rare and honest conversation with one of the most respected leaders in the business.</p><p>Recorded live at Emerge 2025 and hosted by Lesley Horsburgh of <a href='https://au.apsco.org/'>APSCo Australia</a> and Paul Masters from <a href='https://www.sovereignprivate.com.au/'>Sovereign Private</a>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Deal Makers - Episode 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Deal Makers - Episode 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&amp;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&amp;A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Makers. Watch the video podcast here To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&amp;A.</p><p>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.</p><p>Featuring Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia and M&amp;A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Makers.</p><p><a href='https://vimeo.com/1091086488?share=copy#t=0'>Watch the video podcast here</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&amp;A.</p><p>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.</p><p>Featuring Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia and M&amp;A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Makers.</p><p><a href='https://vimeo.com/1091086488?share=copy#t=0'>Watch the video podcast here</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail   Join Paul Masters from Sovereign Private and Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&amp;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 To learn more about APSCo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Join <b>Paul Masters</b> from <b>Sovereign Private</b> and<b> Lesley Horsburgh</b> from <b>APSCo Australia</b> as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&amp;A. </p><p>Each month, we&apos;ll be diving into what&apos;s happening in the market - who&apos;s buying and where the deals are landing, how to get your business exit ready and the standout deals catching Paul&apos;s eye.</p><p>Listen in to our first Deal Makers episode here via <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> - or <a href='https://vimeo.com/1075171539?share=copy#t=0'>watch the video podcast here</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Join <b>Paul Masters</b> from <b>Sovereign Private</b> and<b> Lesley Horsburgh</b> from <b>APSCo Australia</b> as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&amp;A. </p><p>Each month, we&apos;ll be diving into what&apos;s happening in the market - who&apos;s buying and where the deals are landing, how to get your business exit ready and the standout deals catching Paul&apos;s eye.</p><p>Listen in to our first Deal Makers episode here via <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> - or <a href='https://vimeo.com/1075171539?share=copy#t=0'>watch the video podcast here</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Building better recruiters: APSCo&#39;s new Professional Development initiative</itunes:title>
    <title>Building better recruiters: APSCo&#39;s new Professional Development initiative</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>🎙️ <b>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – brought to you by APSCo Australia.</b></p><p>In this episode, we&apos;re diving into <em>The Complete Recruiter</em> – a brand-new training program designed specifically for recruitment professionals.</p><p>You’ll hear from <b>Russell Webb</b> of Claverdon Consulting and <b>Sophie Robertson</b> 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 across the industry.</p><p>We’ll unpack what’s in the program, who it’s for, and how it supports both new consultants and experienced recruiters looking to refresh their skills. Plus, we explore some key themes – like the differences between temp and perm desks, the challenges of dual desking, and how mindset plays a huge role in recruitment success.</p><p>Whether you’re a team leader, a business owner, or a recruiter yourself – this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>🎙️ <b>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – brought to you by APSCo Australia.</b></p><p>In this episode, we&apos;re diving into <em>The Complete Recruiter</em> – a brand-new training program designed specifically for recruitment professionals.</p><p>You’ll hear from <b>Russell Webb</b> of Claverdon Consulting and <b>Sophie Robertson</b> 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 across the industry.</p><p>We’ll unpack what’s in the program, who it’s for, and how it supports both new consultants and experienced recruiters looking to refresh their skills. Plus, we explore some key themes – like the differences between temp and perm desks, the challenges of dual desking, and how mindset plays a huge role in recruitment success.</p><p>Whether you’re a team leader, a business owner, or a recruiter yourself – this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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. To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Thank you for listening to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and now here’s our host Lesley Horsburgh.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Thank you for listening to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and now here’s our host Lesley Horsburgh.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Transformative CRM strategies with Joe Duffy from TargetRecruit</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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.   To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. This episode features Joe Duffy from <a href='https://au.targetrecruit.com/'>TargetRecruit Australia</a>. Joe and APSCo&apos;s Lesley Horsburgh discuss the CRM market, Salesforce benefits, project management, collaboration, AI in Salesforce, and overall recruitment trends. <br/><br/>This episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips for those looking to successfully master their CRM projects.</p><p><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. This episode features Joe Duffy from <a href='https://au.targetrecruit.com/'>TargetRecruit Australia</a>. Joe and APSCo&apos;s Lesley Horsburgh discuss the CRM market, Salesforce benefits, project management, collaboration, AI in Salesforce, and overall recruitment trends. <br/><br/>This episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips for those looking to successfully master their CRM projects.</p><p><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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&amp;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&amp;I initiatives can dramatically enhance business performance and tal...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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&amp;I) in the recruitment and staffing industry. <br/><br/>With insights from the Access Group&apos;s eye-opening report, &quot;<a href='https://www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/recruitment/diversity-and-inclusion/'>Proving the Diversity Business Case</a>,&quot; Helen reveals how well-executed DE&amp;I initiatives can dramatically enhance business performance and talent pipelines. <br/><br/>Please join our host, APSCo Australia MD, Lesley Horsburgh and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.apscoau.org'>www.apscoau.org</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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&amp;I) in the recruitment and staffing industry. <br/><br/>With insights from the Access Group&apos;s eye-opening report, &quot;<a href='https://www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/recruitment/diversity-and-inclusion/'>Proving the Diversity Business Case</a>,&quot; Helen reveals how well-executed DE&amp;I initiatives can dramatically enhance business performance and talent pipelines. <br/><br/>Please join our host, APSCo Australia MD, Lesley Horsburgh and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.apscoau.org'>www.apscoau.org</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Breaking into America: How to enter the US recruitment market with Clarke Bowles, PGC Group</itunes:title>
    <title>Breaking into America: How to enter the US recruitment market with Clarke Bowles, PGC Group</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 jo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The opportunity is huge for recruitment agencies looking to enter the US market.</p><p>Today’s guest, <a href='https://pgcgroup.com/contractor-payroll-usa'><b>PGC</b></a> have been the go-to partner for recruitment founders looking to launch and scale in the US staffing market for over 20 years.</p><p>In today&apos;s podcast, we chat with <b>PGC’s Clarke Bowles</b> to find out how Australian founders can gain access to the world’s biggest economy.</p><p>From tips on where to get started and how to enter, to the nuances and differences of recruiting in the US.</p><p>Please join <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> and <b>Clarke Bowles</b> and thank you for listening to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The opportunity is huge for recruitment agencies looking to enter the US market.</p><p>Today’s guest, <a href='https://pgcgroup.com/contractor-payroll-usa'><b>PGC</b></a> have been the go-to partner for recruitment founders looking to launch and scale in the US staffing market for over 20 years.</p><p>In today&apos;s podcast, we chat with <b>PGC’s Clarke Bowles</b> to find out how Australian founders can gain access to the world’s biggest economy.</p><p>From tips on where to get started and how to enter, to the nuances and differences of recruiting in the US.</p><p>Please join <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> and <b>Clarke Bowles</b> and thank you for listening to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Unpacking the 2024 &#39;Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey&#39;&#39; with Geoff Millar</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The Recruitment Company recently released its 2024 edition of <a href='https://therecruitmentcompany.lpages.co/tgbris/'><b>The Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey</b></a>.</p><p>Armed with the knowledge and feedback gained from nearly 1000 participants, <a href='https://www.therecruitmentcompany.com/'><b>The Recruitment Company</b></a> presents an interesting snapshot of the recruitment industry&apos;s current challenges and impact on the market. The mission? <em>To make people enjoy the recruitment experience again.</em></p><p>This survey provides invaluable insights on what people truly love and (quite passionately) dislike about working with recruiters, recruitment agencies and internal talent acquisition teams.</p><p>Please join <a href='http://www.apscoau.org'><b>APSCo Australia</b></a> MD, <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> and <b>Geoff Millar</b>, CEO at The Recruitment Company.<br/><br/> Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The Recruitment Company recently released its 2024 edition of <a href='https://therecruitmentcompany.lpages.co/tgbris/'><b>The Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey</b></a>.</p><p>Armed with the knowledge and feedback gained from nearly 1000 participants, <a href='https://www.therecruitmentcompany.com/'><b>The Recruitment Company</b></a> presents an interesting snapshot of the recruitment industry&apos;s current challenges and impact on the market. The mission? <em>To make people enjoy the recruitment experience again.</em></p><p>This survey provides invaluable insights on what people truly love and (quite passionately) dislike about working with recruiters, recruitment agencies and internal talent acquisition teams.</p><p>Please join <a href='http://www.apscoau.org'><b>APSCo Australia</b></a> MD, <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> and <b>Geoff Millar</b>, CEO at The Recruitment Company.<br/><br/> Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>In this open and honest discussion with Lesley Horsburgh, Colin goes on to discuss how business leaders can find solutions to their needs by embracing vulnerability, being open to guidance and self-reflection, and mindful of their own resistance to change.<br/><br/>Please join Lesley and Colin – and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>In this open and honest discussion with Lesley Horsburgh, Colin goes on to discuss how business leaders can find solutions to their needs by embracing vulnerability, being open to guidance and self-reflection, and mindful of their own resistance to change.<br/><br/>Please join Lesley and Colin – and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>It&#39;s not me, it&#39;s you: featuring Tania Evans of WorkPro</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 pro...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>In 2023, <a href='https://www.workpro.com.au/'><b>WorkPro</b></a> 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 insights gained from over 2,400 participants, were instrumental in shaping WorkPro’s whitepaper, <a href='https://www.workpro.com.au/resources/whitepaper/itsnotmeitsyou'>&quot;It&apos;s Not Me, It&apos;s You: Challenging the Status Quo of Australia’s Hiring.&quot;</a><br/><br/>In this episode, WorkPro Founder &amp; CEO Tania Evans joins APSCo Australia&apos;s Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh to discuss these insights.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind the book with Greg Savage</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh catches up with Greg Savage to discuss the release of his new book, <b>Recruit. The Savage Way</b>.</p><p>Greg discusses his return to the publishing world, and his hopes for how recruiters and business leaders might use this new book.</p><p>Greg’s book is being supported by a <a href='https://www.apscoau.org/recruit-savage-way-presentation-australia'>six-city speaking tour with APSCo in July </a>– so tune in to hear what you can expect from these presentations and why this book should be the handbook that’s used in every recruitment business</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh catches up with Greg Savage to discuss the release of his new book, <b>Recruit. The Savage Way</b>.</p><p>Greg discusses his return to the publishing world, and his hopes for how recruiters and business leaders might use this new book.</p><p>Greg’s book is being supported by a <a href='https://www.apscoau.org/recruit-savage-way-presentation-australia'>six-city speaking tour with APSCo in July </a>– so tune in to hear what you can expect from these presentations and why this book should be the handbook that’s used in every recruitment business</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Revolutionising healthcare compliance with Benjamin Lepke</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 r...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>There’s even scope for other recruitment sectors to utilise the technology.</p><p>Please join us to hear how it’s progressing, and where it’s all headed.</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>There’s even scope for other recruitment sectors to utilise the technology.</p><p>Please join us to hear how it’s progressing, and where it’s all headed.</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode, APSCo Australia MD Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Bullhorn’s Josh McCole about the findings of the <a href='https://www.bullhorn.com/au/grid/?LS=Association&amp;LSD=APSCo&amp;LA=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;LAD=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;utm_source=shared&amp;utm_medium=association&amp;utm_campaign=grid2023_apscopod_au'>2023 GRID Industry Trends Report</a>.</p><p>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.<br/><br/>The report explores what top-performing agencies do differently, and why winning new business is a top priority for the first time in 6 years.<br/><br/>Please join Lesley and Josh as they discuss the findings; and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.bullhorn.com/au/grid/?LS=Association&amp;LSD=APSCo&amp;LA=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;LAD=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;utm_source=shared&amp;utm_medium=association&amp;utm_campaign=grid2023_apscopod_au'>Click here to download  a copy of the 2023 Report</a> </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode, APSCo Australia MD Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Bullhorn’s Josh McCole about the findings of the <a href='https://www.bullhorn.com/au/grid/?LS=Association&amp;LSD=APSCo&amp;LA=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;LAD=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;utm_source=shared&amp;utm_medium=association&amp;utm_campaign=grid2023_apscopod_au'>2023 GRID Industry Trends Report</a>.</p><p>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.<br/><br/>The report explores what top-performing agencies do differently, and why winning new business is a top priority for the first time in 6 years.<br/><br/>Please join Lesley and Josh as they discuss the findings; and thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.bullhorn.com/au/grid/?LS=Association&amp;LSD=APSCo&amp;LA=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;LAD=GRID2023_APSCopod_AU&amp;utm_source=shared&amp;utm_medium=association&amp;utm_campaign=grid2023_apscopod_au'>Click here to download  a copy of the 2023 Report</a> </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail  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 proj...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p> In this special edition, we speak with Caroline North, Research Manager at <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/'>SEEK </a>to discuss SEEK&apos;s <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/loa'>Laws Of Attraction</a>, an interactive data tool designed to help organisation’s uncover the drivers that attract candidates to a role.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh and SEEK’s Caroline North as they discuss the project, the evolution of the candidate market and what’s now driving candidates to change employment. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p> In this special edition, we speak with Caroline North, Research Manager at <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/'>SEEK </a>to discuss SEEK&apos;s <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/loa'>Laws Of Attraction</a>, an interactive data tool designed to help organisation’s uncover the drivers that attract candidates to a role.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh and SEEK’s Caroline North as they discuss the project, the evolution of the candidate market and what’s now driving candidates to change employment. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In our new episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with recruitment marketing and personal branding expert, <b>David Wolstenholme</b>.</p><p>David, a former recruiter, dedicates his professional career to helping recruiters to better understand and nurture their personal brand authentically both online and off.</p><p>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, the rise of LinkedIn, and how recruiters can best leverage the platform, plus lots more.</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In our new episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with recruitment marketing and personal branding expert, <b>David Wolstenholme</b>.</p><p>David, a former recruiter, dedicates his professional career to helping recruiters to better understand and nurture their personal brand authentically both online and off.</p><p>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, the rise of LinkedIn, and how recruiters can best leverage the platform, plus lots more.</p><p>Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>BluePrint Medical: How innovation led to Awards excellence</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Throughout 2020,<a href='https://blueprintmedical.com.au/'> BluePrint Medical</a> 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 clients and doctors in need was to simply focus on local work.</p><p>The plan helped <b>BluePrint Medical </b>win the <b>Best Response to the Pandemic – Innovation Award</b>, which recognised new strategies – planned and implemented in response to COVID-19 – that demonstrated innovation or creativity.</p><p>In this podcast, we hear from <b>BluePrint Medical’s</b> <b>Oliver Hastie</b>, who tells listeners how the young business managed to respond in the face of adversity.</p><p>Hosted by <b>Neil Merola </b>of<b> </b><a href='https://entitysolutionsgroup.com/au/'><b>Entity Solutions</b>,</a> tune in to find out why <b>BluePrint Medical</b> were crowned 2020’s deserving winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Throughout 2020,<a href='https://blueprintmedical.com.au/'> BluePrint Medical</a> 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 clients and doctors in need was to simply focus on local work.</p><p>The plan helped <b>BluePrint Medical </b>win the <b>Best Response to the Pandemic – Innovation Award</b>, which recognised new strategies – planned and implemented in response to COVID-19 – that demonstrated innovation or creativity.</p><p>In this podcast, we hear from <b>BluePrint Medical’s</b> <b>Oliver Hastie</b>, who tells listeners how the young business managed to respond in the face of adversity.</p><p>Hosted by <b>Neil Merola </b>of<b> </b><a href='https://entitysolutionsgroup.com/au/'><b>Entity Solutions</b>,</a> tune in to find out why <b>BluePrint Medical</b> were crowned 2020’s deserving winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A new approach: The 9-day fortnight with Interpro People&#39;s Darran Butcher</itunes:title>
    <title>A new approach: The 9-day fortnight with Interpro People&#39;s Darran Butcher</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 busines...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – the <a href='https://www.apscoau.org'>APSCo Australia</a> Podcast.</p><p><a href='https://interpropeople.com/'>Interpro People</a> recently joined a growing number of employers taking a new approach to work-life balance, by commencing a nine-day fortnight for all employees.</p><p>A month into the initiative, APSCo’s Managing Director <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> sat down with Interpro General Manager <b>Darran Butcher</b> 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.</p><p>Listen in to find out how Interpro People have implemented the strategy in their business, and continue to meet their goals whilst managing the expectations of clients, candidates, and other key stakeholders.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – the <a href='https://www.apscoau.org'>APSCo Australia</a> Podcast.</p><p><a href='https://interpropeople.com/'>Interpro People</a> recently joined a growing number of employers taking a new approach to work-life balance, by commencing a nine-day fortnight for all employees.</p><p>A month into the initiative, APSCo’s Managing Director <b>Lesley Horsburgh</b> sat down with Interpro General Manager <b>Darran Butcher</b> 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.</p><p>Listen in to find out how Interpro People have implemented the strategy in their business, and continue to meet their goals whilst managing the expectations of clients, candidates, and other key stakeholders.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Winners&#39; Series: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year - Driftwood Group (Glow-Up Careers)</itunes:title>
    <title>The Winners&#39; Series: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year - Driftwood Group (Glow-Up Careers)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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 bus...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p><a href='https://www.driftwoodgroup.com.au/'>Driftwood Group</a> and their Glow-Up Careers initiative received the CSR Award for an initiative that demonstrated a commitment to the principles of corporate social responsibility. </p><p>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 accreditation program to teach coaches and leaders how to provide effective career coaching. The business now has in excess of 90 coaches who have completed the accreditation and who have each undertaken work with refugees.</p><p>In this podcast, we hear from Driftwood Group Founder Yvonne Kelly, who tells listeners the story of how Glow-Up Careers came about and why this unique coaching arm is not only building dream careers but truly changing people’s lives.</p><p>Hosted by Con Marchesan of <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/'>SEEK</a>, listen in to find out why Driftwood Group was crowned this year’s deserving CSR winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p><a href='https://www.driftwoodgroup.com.au/'>Driftwood Group</a> and their Glow-Up Careers initiative received the CSR Award for an initiative that demonstrated a commitment to the principles of corporate social responsibility. </p><p>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 accreditation program to teach coaches and leaders how to provide effective career coaching. The business now has in excess of 90 coaches who have completed the accreditation and who have each undertaken work with refugees.</p><p>In this podcast, we hear from Driftwood Group Founder Yvonne Kelly, who tells listeners the story of how Glow-Up Careers came about and why this unique coaching arm is not only building dream careers but truly changing people’s lives.</p><p>Hosted by Con Marchesan of <a href='https://www.seek.com.au/'>SEEK</a>, listen in to find out why Driftwood Group was crowned this year’s deserving CSR winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail ManpowerGroup was crowned the winner of APSCo’s Best Use of Digital for Defence Force Recruiting’s 2020 National Submarine Tour and Competition – an online gaming experience to provide potential candidates an insight into the life of a submariner. The competition was a great success with a 2500 percent increase in ‘submariner officer’ applications year on year. Hosted by Chantell Neale from Awards’ sponsor Ayers Group, Defence Force Recruiting’s Leanne Hayter explains how tur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><a href='https://www.manpowergroup.com.au/'>ManpowerGroup</a> was crowned the winner of APSCo’s Best Use of Digital for Defence Force Recruiting’s 2020 National Submarine Tour and Competition – an online gaming experience to provide potential candidates an insight into the life of a submariner.</p><p>The competition was a great success with a 2500 percent increase in ‘submariner officer’ applications year on year.</p><p>Hosted by Chantell Neale from Awards’ sponsor <a href='https://www.ayers.com.au/'>Ayers Group</a>, Defence Force Recruiting’s Leanne Hayter explains how turning to gaming boosted interest in naval careers and ultimately led to its APSCo Award win.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><a href='https://www.manpowergroup.com.au/'>ManpowerGroup</a> was crowned the winner of APSCo’s Best Use of Digital for Defence Force Recruiting’s 2020 National Submarine Tour and Competition – an online gaming experience to provide potential candidates an insight into the life of a submariner.</p><p>The competition was a great success with a 2500 percent increase in ‘submariner officer’ applications year on year.</p><p>Hosted by Chantell Neale from Awards’ sponsor <a href='https://www.ayers.com.au/'>Ayers Group</a>, Defence Force Recruiting’s Leanne Hayter explains how turning to gaming boosted interest in naval careers and ultimately led to its APSCo Award win.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Winners&#39; Series: Candidate Experience - Zeep Medical</itunes:title>
    <title>The Winners&#39; Series: Candidate Experience - Zeep Medical</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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. Zeep Medical was the winner of APSCo’s Candidate Experience Award for its commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Candidate experience is at the centre of everything that Zeep does. The company provides end-to-end service for candidates, and in 2020 with most ho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the <a href='https://www.apscoau.org/2020-Awards'><b>2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence</b></a>.</p><p><a href='https://zeepmedical.com.au/'><b>Zeep Medical</b></a> was the winner of APSCo’s Candidate Experience Award for its commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</p><p>Candidate experience is at the centre of everything that Zeep does. The company provides end-to-end service for candidates, and in 2020 with most hospitals not taking doctors from other states, Zeep had to move quickly to find and relocate doctors. </p><p>Hosted by <b>Marco Setiadi</b> from Award sponsor <a href='https://www.careerone.com.au/'><b>CareerOne</b></a>, today we hear from Zeep’s Robin Jerome who outlines how Zeep’s service and agile working practices help the company to excel in candidate experience.<br/><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the <a href='https://www.apscoau.org/2020-Awards'><b>2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence</b></a>.</p><p><a href='https://zeepmedical.com.au/'><b>Zeep Medical</b></a> was the winner of APSCo’s Candidate Experience Award for its commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</p><p>Candidate experience is at the centre of everything that Zeep does. The company provides end-to-end service for candidates, and in 2020 with most hospitals not taking doctors from other states, Zeep had to move quickly to find and relocate doctors. </p><p>Hosted by <b>Marco Setiadi</b> from Award sponsor <a href='https://www.careerone.com.au/'><b>CareerOne</b></a>, today we hear from Zeep’s Robin Jerome who outlines how Zeep’s service and agile working practices help the company to excel in candidate experience.<br/><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +1100</pubDate>
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    <title>The Winners&#39; Series: Most Improved of the Pandemic - 1Medical</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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. 1Medical was awarded Most Improved during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that made the best progress in Q3 (July to September) when compared to Q2 (April to June) on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform. Today we hear from 1Medical’s Ryan Kevelighan about how the company stood...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>1Medical was awarded Most Improved during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that made the best progress in Q3 (July to September) when compared to Q2 (April to June) on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform.</p><p>Today we hear from 1Medical’s Ryan Kevelighan about how the company stood out from the pack and tackled 2020 as a medical recruiter. Hosted by Nigel Harse of Staffing Industry Metrics, listen in to find out why 1Medical was crowned this year’s deserving winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>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.</p><p>1Medical was awarded Most Improved during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that made the best progress in Q3 (July to September) when compared to Q2 (April to June) on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform.</p><p>Today we hear from 1Medical’s Ryan Kevelighan about how the company stood out from the pack and tackled 2020 as a medical recruiter. Hosted by Nigel Harse of Staffing Industry Metrics, listen in to find out why 1Medical was crowned this year’s deserving winner.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail 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. Canberra’s Whizdom Recruitment was awarded Best Performer during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that recorded the best performance from April through to September on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform. Today we hear from Whizdom’s Managing Director, John McCluskey about how ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the<b><em> 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence</em></b>.</p><p>Canberra’s <a href='https://www.whizdom.com.au/'>Whizdom Recruitment</a> was awarded Best Performer during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that recorded <b>the best performance from April through to September on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform</b>.</p><p>Today we hear from <b>Whizdom’s Managing Director, John McCluskey</b> about how the company rose to the top of the pack, within the confines of remote working and the COVID-19 pandemic. </p><p>Hosted by <b>Nigel Harse of Staffing Industry Metrics</b>, listen in to find out why Whizdom were crowned this year’s deserving winner of... <b><em>Best Performer of the Pandemic</em></b>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to <b>Recruitment Down Under</b> and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the<b><em> 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence</em></b>.</p><p>Canberra’s <a href='https://www.whizdom.com.au/'>Whizdom Recruitment</a> was awarded Best Performer during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that recorded <b>the best performance from April through to September on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform</b>.</p><p>Today we hear from <b>Whizdom’s Managing Director, John McCluskey</b> about how the company rose to the top of the pack, within the confines of remote working and the COVID-19 pandemic. </p><p>Hosted by <b>Nigel Harse of Staffing Industry Metrics</b>, listen in to find out why Whizdom were crowned this year’s deserving winner of... <b><em>Best Performer of the Pandemic</em></b>.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Perspective and Poise: A conversation with Entity Solutions’ Neil Merola</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.  In this episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Neil Merola, CEO of contingent workforce services provider, Entity Solutions.  Recently celebrating his 8 year anniversary with the business, Neil discusses the maturity and evolution of the Australian contractor market and why he sees our workforce as one of the global leaders. Today’s podcast beaks into dialogue on compliance, workers' compensation, the impacts of COVID-19 and working fro...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/>In this episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Neil Merola, CEO of contingent workforce services provider, <a href='https://entitysolutionsgroup.com/au/'>Entity Solutions</a>.</p><p> Recently celebrating his 8 year anniversary with the business, Neil discusses the maturity and evolution of the Australian contractor market and why he sees our workforce as one of the global leaders.</p><p>Today’s podcast beaks into dialogue on compliance, workers&apos; compensation, the impacts of COVID-19 and working from home, plus the all-important findings of Entity Solutions&apos; recent workforce insights survey.</p><p>But if there’s just one thing to take away from today’s discussion, it’s Neil’s advice on finding <em>perspective</em> and <em>poise</em>. </p><p> Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under.<br/><br/>In this episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Neil Merola, CEO of contingent workforce services provider, <a href='https://entitysolutionsgroup.com/au/'>Entity Solutions</a>.</p><p> Recently celebrating his 8 year anniversary with the business, Neil discusses the maturity and evolution of the Australian contractor market and why he sees our workforce as one of the global leaders.</p><p>Today’s podcast beaks into dialogue on compliance, workers&apos; compensation, the impacts of COVID-19 and working from home, plus the all-important findings of Entity Solutions&apos; recent workforce insights survey.</p><p>But if there’s just one thing to take away from today’s discussion, it’s Neil’s advice on finding <em>perspective</em> and <em>poise</em>. </p><p> Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Recruitment Down Under, Aaron McIntosh and Phil Cook from Bullhorn join Lesley Horsburgh to provide an update on how their business and clients are facing the technological challenges of the pandemic.  Today’s discussion covers: Remote workingBusiness resilience and mindsetDigital preparedness and transformationThe changing face and evolution of technologyThe advancements of technology and digital automation in recruitmentPlus lots more…..  To learn mo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of Recruitment Down Under, Aaron McIntosh and Phil Cook from Bullhorn join Lesley Horsburgh to provide an update on how their business and clients are facing the technological challenges of the pandemic.</p><p> Today’s discussion covers:</p><ul><li>Remote working</li><li>Business resilience and mindset</li><li>Digital preparedness and transformation</li><li>The changing face and evolution of technology</li><li>The advancements of technology and digital automation in recruitment</li><li>Plus lots more…..</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of Recruitment Down Under, Aaron McIntosh and Phil Cook from Bullhorn join Lesley Horsburgh to provide an update on how their business and clients are facing the technological challenges of the pandemic.</p><p> Today’s discussion covers:</p><ul><li>Remote working</li><li>Business resilience and mindset</li><li>Digital preparedness and transformation</li><li>The changing face and evolution of technology</li><li>The advancements of technology and digital automation in recruitment</li><li>Plus lots more…..</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>And then COVID-19 hit...Market insights with SIM&#39;s Nigel Harse</itunes:title>
    <title>And then COVID-19 hit...Market insights with SIM&#39;s Nigel Harse</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Staffing Industry Metrics’ Nigel Harse joins Lesley Horsburgh to provide listeners with an important update of market insights from across the temporary and permanent recruitment market. The last time Nigel and Lesley met was in February of this year. And then COVID-19 hit. So where are we now? Nigel provides a frank update on what happened to the market earlier this year and the massive hits it took, which industries are currently seeing activity in permanent and temp recrui...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Staffing Industry Metrics’ Nigel Harse joins Lesley Horsburgh to provide listeners with an important update of market insights from across the temporary and permanent recruitment market.</p><p>The last time Nigel and Lesley met was in February of this year. And then COVID-19 hit.</p><p>So where are we now?</p><p>Nigel provides a frank update on what happened to the market earlier this year and the massive hits it took, which industries are currently seeing activity in permanent and temp recruitment, and what the future looks like for our industry and its recovery going forward. </p><p>This is a must-listen podcast for all recruitment company business owners, with Nigel providing the insights everyone needs to hear. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Staffing Industry Metrics’ Nigel Harse joins Lesley Horsburgh to provide listeners with an important update of market insights from across the temporary and permanent recruitment market.</p><p>The last time Nigel and Lesley met was in February of this year. And then COVID-19 hit.</p><p>So where are we now?</p><p>Nigel provides a frank update on what happened to the market earlier this year and the massive hits it took, which industries are currently seeing activity in permanent and temp recruitment, and what the future looks like for our industry and its recovery going forward. </p><p>This is a must-listen podcast for all recruitment company business owners, with Nigel providing the insights everyone needs to hear. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Third Wave: A mental health discussion with psychologist, Fiona Lewi</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Health psychologist Fiona Lewi of Affiliate Member, Sentio Health, joins the Recruitment Down Under podcast to discuss the ongoing mental health challenges caused by COVID-19. Fiona speaks to what she is seeing as a psychologist in the nation’s toughest lockdown city, Melbourne, and how those now in need of assistance are struggling with the lack of both physical and face-to-face contact, something that those who are suffering are in desperate need of. Fiona and Lesley also d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Health psychologist Fiona Lewi of Affiliate Member, <a href='http://www.sentiohealth.com.au/'>Sentio Health</a>, joins the Recruitment Down Under podcast to discuss the ongoing mental health challenges caused by COVID-19.</p><p>Fiona speaks to what she is seeing as a psychologist in the nation’s toughest lockdown city, Melbourne, and how those now in need of assistance are struggling with the lack of both physical and face-to-face contact, something that those who are suffering are in desperate need of.</p><p>Fiona and Lesley also discuss:</p><ul><li>The notion of mental health as the third wave of the pandemic </li><li>The signs to look out for in deteriorating mental health</li><li>How can managers and colleagues look out for one another?</li><li>The role of intermediaries and EAPs</li><li>Why routines are so important in this current landscape, and</li><li>Why mental health first aid should be a major part of our future mental health agenda.</li></ul><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Health psychologist Fiona Lewi of Affiliate Member, <a href='http://www.sentiohealth.com.au/'>Sentio Health</a>, joins the Recruitment Down Under podcast to discuss the ongoing mental health challenges caused by COVID-19.</p><p>Fiona speaks to what she is seeing as a psychologist in the nation’s toughest lockdown city, Melbourne, and how those now in need of assistance are struggling with the lack of both physical and face-to-face contact, something that those who are suffering are in desperate need of.</p><p>Fiona and Lesley also discuss:</p><ul><li>The notion of mental health as the third wave of the pandemic </li><li>The signs to look out for in deteriorating mental health</li><li>How can managers and colleagues look out for one another?</li><li>The role of intermediaries and EAPs</li><li>Why routines are so important in this current landscape, and</li><li>Why mental health first aid should be a major part of our future mental health agenda.</li></ul><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail CareerOne’s Chief Operating Officer Moussa Namini and Chief Technology Officer Tome Acevski join APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh to discuss the rebuild and rebirth of the CareerOne job platform. Moussa and Tome narrate the CareerOne backstory and discuss how the business has returned to its core offering by rebuilding its job platform; with a focus on providing a top-notch user experience and matching quality candidates with their ideal roles. As a new CareerOne user, Whizdom R...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>CareerOne’s </b>Chief Operating Officer<b> Moussa Namini</b> and Chief Technology Officer <b>Tome Acevski</b> join <b>APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh</b> to discuss the rebuild and rebirth of the CareerOne job platform.</p><p><b>Moussa</b> and <b>Tome </b>narrate the <b>CareerOne</b> backstory and discuss how the business has returned to its core offering by rebuilding its job platform; with a focus on providing a top-notch user experience and matching quality candidates with their ideal roles.</p><p>As a new <b>CareerOne</b> user, <b>Whizdom Recruitment’s John McCluskey</b> joins the conversation to provide his feedback using the new platform and offer insights about what you can expect from the new and much improved <b>CareerOne </b>platform.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p><b>CareerOne’s </b>Chief Operating Officer<b> Moussa Namini</b> and Chief Technology Officer <b>Tome Acevski</b> join <b>APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh</b> to discuss the rebuild and rebirth of the CareerOne job platform.</p><p><b>Moussa</b> and <b>Tome </b>narrate the <b>CareerOne</b> backstory and discuss how the business has returned to its core offering by rebuilding its job platform; with a focus on providing a top-notch user experience and matching quality candidates with their ideal roles.</p><p>As a new <b>CareerOne</b> user, <b>Whizdom Recruitment’s John McCluskey</b> joins the conversation to provide his feedback using the new platform and offer insights about what you can expect from the new and much improved <b>CareerOne </b>platform.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Col Levander of Ratescalc.com joins Recruitment Down Under for a wide-ranging conversation with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh.   With 30 years in the services, recruitment and technology sector, Col brings knowledge, experience and wisdom on a number of topics in today’s discussion, including how our industry will likely emerge on the other side of COVID-19, recent changes to Modern Awards and the implications of the Workpac vs Rossato court ruling.   Col also ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Col Levander of Ratescalc.com joins Recruitment Down Under for a wide-ranging conversation with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh. <br/><br/>With 30 years in the services, recruitment and technology sector, Col brings knowledge, experience and wisdom on a number of topics in today’s discussion, including how our industry will likely emerge on the other side of COVID-19, recent changes to Modern Awards and the implications of the Workpac vs Rossato court ruling. <br/><br/>Col also share&apos;s his Ratescalc.com business story and most importantly, offers his best advice for listeners in today’s challenging market.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Col Levander of Ratescalc.com joins Recruitment Down Under for a wide-ranging conversation with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh. <br/><br/>With 30 years in the services, recruitment and technology sector, Col brings knowledge, experience and wisdom on a number of topics in today’s discussion, including how our industry will likely emerge on the other side of COVID-19, recent changes to Modern Awards and the implications of the Workpac vs Rossato court ruling. <br/><br/>Col also share&apos;s his Ratescalc.com business story and most importantly, offers his best advice for listeners in today’s challenging market.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Recruitment Down Under is pleased to welcome special guest Rod Hore.  Rod is a 40-year veteran of Australian and international IT and corporate advisory organisations and has undertaken mergers and acquisitions mandates, and C-level advisory to multinational and other public and private organisations.  Rod Hore joins APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh for a frank discussion on current and forecasted market conditions for recruitment mergers and acqui...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Recruitment Down Under is pleased to welcome special guest Rod Hore. </p><p>Rod is a 40-year veteran of Australian and international IT and corporate advisory organisations and has undertaken mergers and acquisitions mandates, and C-level advisory to multinational and other public and private organisations. </p><p>Rod Hore joins APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh for a frank discussion on current and forecasted market conditions for recruitment mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>According to Rod, the next 9 months will be crucial in determining if recruitment businesses can survive the current economic recession.</p><p>Rod explains what sellers need to know, what buyers are looking for and how business owners can determine if the time is right to approach the transaction table.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Recruitment Down Under is pleased to welcome special guest Rod Hore. </p><p>Rod is a 40-year veteran of Australian and international IT and corporate advisory organisations and has undertaken mergers and acquisitions mandates, and C-level advisory to multinational and other public and private organisations. </p><p>Rod Hore joins APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh for a frank discussion on current and forecasted market conditions for recruitment mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>According to Rod, the next 9 months will be crucial in determining if recruitment businesses can survive the current economic recession.</p><p>Rod explains what sellers need to know, what buyers are looking for and how business owners can determine if the time is right to approach the transaction table.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Having adapted quickly and successfully to a WFH model in March, many businesses are now planning to return to the office. </p><p>Whether it’s happening now or in the not too distant future, a new raft of challenges faces employees and organisations now planning to transition back.</p><p><em>Getting back to business</em> is the title of a new e-book from APSCo Affiliate Partner, WorkPro and is the basis for this podcast discussion.</p><p>APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and WorkPro Founder, Tania Evans, are joined at the microphone by Connect Psych Services Co-founder, Dr Natalie Flatt, and Founder and Director of NextGen HR, Xavier Miller, for this multi-dimensional conversation about the challenges, the opportunities and the practical steps businesses can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Having adapted quickly and successfully to a WFH model in March, many businesses are now planning to return to the office. </p><p>Whether it’s happening now or in the not too distant future, a new raft of challenges faces employees and organisations now planning to transition back.</p><p><em>Getting back to business</em> is the title of a new e-book from APSCo Affiliate Partner, WorkPro and is the basis for this podcast discussion.</p><p>APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and WorkPro Founder, Tania Evans, are joined at the microphone by Connect Psych Services Co-founder, Dr Natalie Flatt, and Founder and Director of NextGen HR, Xavier Miller, for this multi-dimensional conversation about the challenges, the opportunities and the practical steps businesses can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Talking finance, cash flow and tax with Paul Masters</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo. As we approach the end of the financial year, we speak with Paul Masters, Managing Partner of tax advisory, Sovereign Private, about all things finance, cash flow and, of course, tax. In what's been a year like no other for business and the economy, Paul offers his thoughts on the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 crisis on recruitment businesses, what your business can be doing to prepare for tax-time and how your busi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>As we approach the end of the financial year, we speak with Paul Masters, Managing Partner of tax advisory, Sovereign Private, about all things finance, cash flow and, of course, tax.</p><p>In what&apos;s been a year like no other for business and the economy, Paul offers his thoughts on the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 crisis on recruitment businesses, what your business can be doing to prepare for tax-time and how your business can improve its cash flow position right now.</p><p>With a vast wealth of experience working with the recruitment sector, Paul also shares his perspective on how the industry has developed over time and how the M&amp;A landscape has evolved.</p><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Paul Masters.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>As we approach the end of the financial year, we speak with Paul Masters, Managing Partner of tax advisory, Sovereign Private, about all things finance, cash flow and, of course, tax.</p><p>In what&apos;s been a year like no other for business and the economy, Paul offers his thoughts on the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 crisis on recruitment businesses, what your business can be doing to prepare for tax-time and how your business can improve its cash flow position right now.</p><p>With a vast wealth of experience working with the recruitment sector, Paul also shares his perspective on how the industry has developed over time and how the M&amp;A landscape has evolved.</p><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Paul Masters.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Super implications, obligations and opportunities beyond the COVID-19 crisis</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Recent months have been incredibly difficult for many businesses and their employees, affecting the financial wellbeing of many. The government’s early access to super and other support measures have assisted in the short term, but as coronavirus restrictions start to ease it’s time to take a longer-term view.<br/><br/>Join Sunsuper’s Brian Parker, Chief Economist, and Joshua van Gestel, National Education Manager as they discuss how the future economic and legislative horizon may look. <br/><br/>Brian and Joshua will also discuss key superannuation considerations for employers for the year ahead, the implications of the market volatility and early access to super measures for employees’ super, and how you can help support financial wellbeing into the future. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Recent months have been incredibly difficult for many businesses and their employees, affecting the financial wellbeing of many. The government’s early access to super and other support measures have assisted in the short term, but as coronavirus restrictions start to ease it’s time to take a longer-term view.<br/><br/>Join Sunsuper’s Brian Parker, Chief Economist, and Joshua van Gestel, National Education Manager as they discuss how the future economic and legislative horizon may look. <br/><br/>Brian and Joshua will also discuss key superannuation considerations for employers for the year ahead, the implications of the market volatility and early access to super measures for employees’ super, and how you can help support financial wellbeing into the future. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Recruitment Insights with Sergei Makhmodov of DaXtra Technologies </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo. Today we speak with the Co-founder and APAC CEO of recruitment management software provider, DaXtra Technologies. In this fascinating discussion with Sergei Makhmodov, who joins us LIVE from Hong Kong,   he explains: how the DaXtra business and technology was born, what he identifies as the most important tech investment a recruitment business can make and why it’s important to set clear goals,How the Austr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>Today we speak with the Co-founder and APAC CEO of recruitment management software provider, DaXtra Technologies.</p><p>In this fascinating discussion with Sergei Makhmodov, who joins us LIVE from Hong Kong,   he explains:</p><ul><li>how the DaXtra business and technology was born, </li><li>what he identifies as the most important tech investment a recruitment business can make and why it’s important to set clear goals,</li><li>How the Australian recruitment industry compares to the globe with the adoption and take up of technology, </li><li>His predictions for the future of technology and the aftermath of COVID-19, and </li><li>Upcoming areas of focus and development for the DaXtra business</li></ul><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Sergei Makhmodov.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>Today we speak with the Co-founder and APAC CEO of recruitment management software provider, DaXtra Technologies.</p><p>In this fascinating discussion with Sergei Makhmodov, who joins us LIVE from Hong Kong,   he explains:</p><ul><li>how the DaXtra business and technology was born, </li><li>what he identifies as the most important tech investment a recruitment business can make and why it’s important to set clear goals,</li><li>How the Australian recruitment industry compares to the globe with the adoption and take up of technology, </li><li>His predictions for the future of technology and the aftermath of COVID-19, and </li><li>Upcoming areas of focus and development for the DaXtra business</li></ul><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Sergei Makhmodov.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Seeing your SME through to the other side of COVID-19</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo  Today we speak with David Maher, the Director of Right Brain Insights, a hands-on management consulting business for entrepreneurial business people. David works with businesses to drive profits, and at this juncture, David has sound advice for business operators about maintaining and surviving through this pandemic.  In this wide ranging discussion with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh, David provides hi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo </p><p>Today we speak with David Maher, the Director of Right Brain Insights, a hands-on management consulting business for entrepreneurial business people.</p><p>David works with businesses to drive profits, and at this juncture, David has sound advice for business operators about maintaining and surviving through this pandemic. </p><p>In this wide ranging discussion with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh, David provides his tips and advice for what SME business owners can do to formulate a plan for getting through to the other side of COVID-19. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo </p><p>Today we speak with David Maher, the Director of Right Brain Insights, a hands-on management consulting business for entrepreneurial business people.</p><p>David works with businesses to drive profits, and at this juncture, David has sound advice for business operators about maintaining and surviving through this pandemic. </p><p>In this wide ranging discussion with APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh, David provides his tips and advice for what SME business owners can do to formulate a plan for getting through to the other side of COVID-19. </p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mental Health in the age of COVID-19: A practical guide for your business</itunes:title>
    <title>Mental Health in the age of COVID-19: A practical guide for your business</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo  We speak with self described bipolar businessman and mental health advocate David Westgate. With reports of mental health issues sky-rocketing amid the current global health pandemic, David speaks with APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh about how employers, managers and employees can have meaningful and important conversations with one another at this difficult time. This podcast is a practical g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo </p><p>We speak with self described bipolar businessman and mental health advocate David Westgate.</p><p>With reports of mental health issues sky-rocketing amid the current global health pandemic, David speaks with APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh about how employers, managers and employees can have meaningful and important conversations with one another at this difficult time.</p><p>This podcast is a practical guide for those looking for guidance on how to approach and open up conversations about identifying and dealing with mental health issues inside their business.<br/><br/>If you would like to speak with someone regarding your mental health or well being during this time, please reach out to any one of the organisations listed here:  <a href='https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites'>https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites</a><br/><br/>Beyond Blue has also implemented a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. Contacts details are located here: <a href='https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/'>https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo </p><p>We speak with self described bipolar businessman and mental health advocate David Westgate.</p><p>With reports of mental health issues sky-rocketing amid the current global health pandemic, David speaks with APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh about how employers, managers and employees can have meaningful and important conversations with one another at this difficult time.</p><p>This podcast is a practical guide for those looking for guidance on how to approach and open up conversations about identifying and dealing with mental health issues inside their business.<br/><br/>If you would like to speak with someone regarding your mental health or well being during this time, please reach out to any one of the organisations listed here:  <a href='https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites'>https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites</a><br/><br/>Beyond Blue has also implemented a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. Contacts details are located here: <a href='https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/'>https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/</a></p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Working From Home: How to adapt to your new normal, with Rich Lewis-Jones </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo. We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest. Working from home or remote working – many of us find ourselves in this situation as a result of the current global health pandemic. So how will you cope with this change to your working life? How will you adapt? How will you manage your team and your workforce? We speak with an experienced rem...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest.</p><p>Working from home or remote working – many of us find ourselves in this situation as a result of the current global health pandemic. So how will you cope with this change to your working life? How will you adapt? How will you manage your team and your workforce?</p><p>We speak with an experienced remote worker, Rich Lewis-Jones of SmartRecruiters, who is a huge proponent of the benefits of working from home.</p><p>He tells us how you can structure your day, how to manage a remote team or workforce, what tools and technology he uses and one of the most important elements in working this way: TRUST! </p><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Rich Lewis-Jones as they discuss the ins and outs of working from home.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest.</p><p>Working from home or remote working – many of us find ourselves in this situation as a result of the current global health pandemic. So how will you cope with this change to your working life? How will you adapt? How will you manage your team and your workforce?</p><p>We speak with an experienced remote worker, Rich Lewis-Jones of SmartRecruiters, who is a huge proponent of the benefits of working from home.</p><p>He tells us how you can structure your day, how to manage a remote team or workforce, what tools and technology he uses and one of the most important elements in working this way: TRUST! </p><p>Please join our host APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh and Rich Lewis-Jones as they discuss the ins and outs of working from home.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +1100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Why the recruitment industry needs you: Uncovering the next generation of public speakers and industry advocates. With special guest, Greg Savage.</itunes:title>
    <title>Why the recruitment industry needs you: Uncovering the next generation of public speakers and industry advocates. With special guest, Greg Savage.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo. We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest. Today we speak with a man who needs little introduction – if you’re in recruitment you‘ve likely heard of Greg Savage and his public speaking events. Join Greg and APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh as they discuss the highs of Greg’s speaking career, how YOU can get more involv...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest.</p><p>Today we speak with a man who needs little introduction – if you’re in recruitment you‘ve likely heard of Greg Savage and his public speaking events.</p><p>Join Greg and APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh as they discuss the highs of Greg’s speaking career, how YOU can get more involved in speaking and supporting your industry, and what WE need to do to develop the next generation of industry advocates and recruitment speakers.<br/><br/>Greg is open and honest, and his anecdotes from a lifetime career in recruitment make for an entertaining and informative podcast.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/846688/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Welcome to Recruitment Down Under: Brought to you by APSCo.</p><p>We’re the podcast for Australia’s recruitment market – serving updates and anecdotes from the industry’s best and brightest.</p><p>Today we speak with a man who needs little introduction – if you’re in recruitment you‘ve likely heard of Greg Savage and his public speaking events.</p><p>Join Greg and APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh as they discuss the highs of Greg’s speaking career, how YOU can get more involved in speaking and supporting your industry, and what WE need to do to develop the next generation of industry advocates and recruitment speakers.<br/><br/>Greg is open and honest, and his anecdotes from a lifetime career in recruitment make for an entertaining and informative podcast.</p><p>To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to <a href='https://au.apsco.org'>au.apsco.org</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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