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Talking Recruitment

Neil Carberry, Maxine Bligh

Booking Overview

An interview-led recruitment and business-industry show featuring senior recruitment leaders, staffing-technology executives, and workforce specialists discussing hiring, talent strategy, and AI adoption. PR agencies could credibly pitch recruitment-company CEOs, staffing technology founders, HR and workforce strategists, and experts in inclusive or fair-chance hiring; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically senior industry professionals but not necessarily household-name figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 204

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 576 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@rec.uk.com

marketing@rec.uk.com

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Host

Neil Carberry - Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, representing and supporting the UK recruitment and employment industry.

Maxine Bligh - Chief Membership and Innovation Officer at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, focused on member engagement and innovation across the recruitment sector.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders in recruitment, staffing, workforce services, HR technology, or employment-focused organizations, with direct experience implementing recruitment strategies, technology, or inclusive hiring practices.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a recruitment, staffing, or workforce-technology company, Implementing AI or technology solutions in recruitment operations, Developing practical hiring, talent, or workforce strategies, Holding senior leadership positions in prominent industry organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Alyx Peters - The Future Of Recruitment, AI Adoption, Human Judgement, Candidate Onboarding, Recruitment As A Service, And Regional Specialist Expertise

Simon Blockley - Fair-chance Hiring, Workforce Shortages, Widening Talent Pools, And The Role Of Recruiters As Strategic Advisers

Neil Wood - Fair-chance Hiring, Criminal-record Barriers, Overlooked Talent Pools, Risk-based Hiring, And The Business Case For Inclusive Recruitment

Dominic Waters - Human Expertise In Recruitment, Ai-enabled Processes, Assessment, Employment Rights, And Strategic Client Relationships

Laura Tressler - Recruitment In An Ai-enabled World, Human Judgement, Client Advisory, Hiring Decisions, And Reducing The Risk Of Bad Hires

Recent Topics

Business, Recruitment, Artificial Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Strategy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talking Recruitment
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Beyond the degree – rethinking skills, apprenticeships and recruitment

October 14, 2026

Does every role that asks for a degree really need one? In this episode of Talking Recruitment, Maxine Bligh, our Interim Chief Executive, is joined by Matthew Burney, Senior Talent Strategy Advisor at Indeed, to discuss how employers can broaden routes into work by looking more closely at the skills and capabilities a job requires. Matt explores how apprenticeships are expanding into careers including finance, technology, data, HR and marketing. He explains why they should be part of planni...

Can I speak to a human? AI and the future of recruitment

September 30, 2026

In episode 90 of Talking Recruitment, REC Interim Chief Executive Maxine Bligh is joined by Bev White, Executive Chair of Harvey Nash and Crimson and incoming REC Chair, to discuss how recruitment businesses can use AI while keeping people at the heart of hiring. They explore why successful adoption starts with reliable data and a clear understanding of where human interaction matters. Bev shares practical advice on testing tools safely, involving both early adopters and reluctant colleagues...

What will recruitment look like in 2037?

September 15, 2026

In his final episode of Talking Recruitment as REC Chief Executive, Neil Carberry is joined by Alyx Peters, CEO of Network Recruitment Wales and Chair of the REC’s Advisory Council, to explore what recruitment could look like in 2037 and what businesses should be doing now to prepare. They discuss what successful AI adoption really involves, from improving processes before automating them to giving employees the training and tools to use AI confidently. Alyx shares how her business approache...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Talking Recruitment
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How do I get in touch with Talking Recruitment?

Talking Recruitment is hosted by Neil Carberry and Maxine Bligh. Its publicly listed emails are info@rec.uk.com and marketing@rec.uk.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Recruitment?

The publicly listed emails for Talking Recruitment: info@rec.uk.com and marketing@rec.uk.com.

How many listeners does Talking Recruitment have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Recruitment reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Recruitment?

Talking Recruitment typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leaders in recruitment, staffing, workforce services, HR technology, or employment-focused organizations, with direct experience implementing recruitment strategies, technology, or inclusive hiring practices. Common among recent guests: Leading a recruitment, staffing, or workforce-technology company; Implementing AI or technology solutions in recruitment operations; Developing practical hiring, talent, or workforce strategies. Recent guests include Alyx Peters, Simon Blockley, and Neil Wood.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Recruitment?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Recruitment cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Recruitment, Artificial Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@rec.uk.com

marketing@rec.uk.com

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