The Global Talk

Ep. 35 - Global Staffing Industry Forecast 2026

The Global Talk Podcast is back!🎙️ And to kick off the first episode of 2026, we’re going to be looking at what lies ahead for the global staffing industry this year – and who better to discuss this with than Staffing Industry Analysts! In this episode, Amy Davies will be joined by John Nurthen who manages the team that delivers SIA’s international research content. Expect plenty of key insights as in this half-hour session, Amy and John will be discussing: 🔎 The global forecast for 2026 💰 The most attractive global countries 📈 Trends impacting recruitment agencies Learn more at https://www.workwell-global.com

Ep. 34 - From Bristol to Austin Globalising a Recruitment Firm

What does it really take to scale a recruitment firm internationally? On the next episode of The Global Talk Podcast, Amy Davies [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydavies-wwg/] is joined by Chris Sheard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissheardsr2/], CEO of SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sr2-socially-responsible-recruitment/], to unpack the journey of expanding a recruitment business from the UK into global markets. Expect plenty of key insights as in this half-hour session, Amy and Chris will be discussing: 🌍 The expansion journey ⚖️ Legal, operational & cultural challenges of going global 👥 Hiring locally vs relocating UK staff 🏗️ How to maintain company culture across borders 💡 Lessons learned from scaling internationally…and answering your pressing questions! Broadcast date: Tuesday 23rd September Learn more at: www.workwell-global.com [https://workwell-global.com/]

Ep. 33 - How to Future-Proof Your Staffing Firm with Contract Recruitment

The AI revolution. A global pandemic. Increasing legislation. As we approach the midpoint of the 2020s, the recruitment industry has faced wave after wave of uncertainty (and will likely continue to as we navigate the rest of this decade!) So, the big question on many recruitment founders' minds is:"How do we build for the future?" To help answer that, we’re bringing in an industry expert to explore how business leaders can use contract recruitment to future-proof their firms 👇 🎙 On this episode of The Global Talk Podcast, Amy Davies [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABWeCMwBPBVPcPpBuKTvtg9xny3gdz71COw] is joined by Sean Moran [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEWPkEBqKJ829FnjtZFPbvSt92IrDlEv-I], Managing Director of ORARA Group [https://www.linkedin.com/company/orara/]. Expect plenty of key insights as in this half-hour session, Amy and Sean discuss: 📈 Structuring for global scale ♟️ Why contract recruitment is a strategic must-have 🚀 What it takes to launch a contract division ✅ Lessons from the field – what works (and what doesn’t)…and answering your pressing questions! Broadcast Date 🗓 Thursday 17th July ⏰ 12pm (BST)

Ep. 32 - Recruit from Afar: Building a Global Recruitment Firm from the UK

How do you build a global recruitment firm from the UK without a physical presence overseas? We spoke with Daniel Cox [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcox2/], co-founder of Edison Smart, who’s done exactly that. From remote expansion strategies to leadership lessons and scaling smartly in tough markets, this episode will be packed with insights that every recruitment founder should hear. Expect plenty of key insights as in this half-hour session, Amy Davies [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydavies-wwg/] and Daniel will be discussing: 🔎 The ‘Recruit from Afar’ model 📈 Leadership that drives global growth 💥 How to make your business ‘recession-proof’ Broadcast date: Tuesday 24th June Learn more at www.workwell-global.com

Ep. 31 - How to Scale a Global Recruitment Business

This episode of The Global Talk is valuable for any recruitment leaders who wish to grow their business! We speak to Graeme Hubert [https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-hubert-a0a140/], who co-founded scaled, and exited ConSol Partners, a leading staffing firm, growing it from inception, with zero external investment, to $150M+ revenue in 8 years, with offices in London, Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin. Now, he serves as an Executive Advisor helping public and startup tech & staffing companies navigate growth, scalability, and expansion. Expect huge value in this half-hour session, where Amy Davies [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydavies-wwg/] and Graeme discuss: 🤝 Balancing commercial goals with compliance 📝 Growing a presence in new markets 📢 Leadership skills required to drive growth Broadcast Date: 🗓 Tuesday 25th March Learn more at www.workwell-global.com