Reed Specialist Recruitment

29/09/2025

🎙️ New episode alert: “We lost £11 million in 1 month!” Bouncing back and hitting £3 billion.

From a single counter in a babywear shop to the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Dame Irene Hays has seen it all - including the brink of collapse.

In this week’s episode of all about business, Irene shares with James Reed:

✅ How she scaled Hays Travel without outside investors
✅ The bold move to save thousands of Thomas Cook jobs
✅ Rebuilding after Covid-19 halted global travel
✅ Why apprenticeships are key to her long-term vision

This is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven growth. Don’t miss it.

🎧 Listen now on Reed.com or wherever you get your podcasts: http://bit.ly/42CWYrR

23/09/2025

What makes global teams thrive?

More and more companies are building international teams – collaborating across borders, time zones, and cultures.

We recently spoke with Kruti Patel, Vice President at IMS nHance, a marketing workforce solutions agency based in India, who explored how global collaboration can unlock:

✅ Diverse perspectives
✅ Round-the-clock progress
✅ Access to international best practices

Whether you’re just starting to build internationally or scaling an existing team, the key is to treat global colleagues not as distant contributors, but as integral partners in shaping your business.

Discover how to make that happen here: https://bit.ly/46aw8ta

Explore how companies can build successful international teams by embracing cultural diversity, strong communication, and continuous collaboration.

22/09/2025

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for Sustainability Impact of the Year award at the 2025 REC Awards!

This recognition celebrates Reed’s commitment to making a meaningful difference for our planet. Over the past year, we’ve taken bold steps to drive environmental change:

💚 Pledged £1 million to Big Give’s Green Match Fund
🌿 Launched the initiative across the group
🌎 Sponsored the launch of Earth Raise, the UK’s largest environmental fundraiser
⚡ Helped build the UK’s green workforce through our partnership with Oxford Energy Academies

Sustainability is deeply rooted in Reed’s values, and we’re proud to be driving progress that protects and preserves our environment. Here's to continuing the journey toward a greener future!

19/09/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.🧠

We recently teamed up with SANE Mental Health Charity to produce ‘An employers guide to mental health in the workplace’, and now we’re raising vital funds to support their incredible work.

Enter our charity raffle for just £𝟐 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 and you could win:

🎁 A private box at the Royal Albert Hall
🎁 £200 Theatre Tokens
🎁 £150 Amazon voucher
🎁 And more!

⏰ Raffle closes midnight Sunday 5 October - don’t miss out!

Fancy your chances? Enter now: https://bit.ly/3UWXywj

18/09/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠? 🏋️

Gen Z are increasingly prioritising their time and money on fitness according to The Gym Group’s inaugural Gen Z Fitness Pulse Report: https://bit.ly/4pbuBue

82% of those surveyed say that building exercise into their working day would improve their productivity. Key to unlocking this potential is flexible working hours, as 52% say that flexible working already helps, or would most effectively help them to stay active.

The Gym Group launches its Gen Z Fitness Pulse Report 2025 73% of Gen Z exercise at least twice per week, a significant year-on-year jump 44% of Gen Z rank fitness as their first or second spending priority, well above all other categories, with fitness spend up 17% annually and regular gym visits a...

16/09/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭?

We spoke to Abigail Animwa, Senior Insights Manager at Great Place To Work to uncover the key ingredients of a standout workplace culture.

In a world where change is constant, investing in your culture is one of the smartest moves your business can make. Abigail explores the core elements of a great workplace, emerging trends in workplace culture, and practical steps businesses can take to create environments where employees and businesses flourish together.

Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3JNv3P5

15/09/2025

Education is evolving fast.

That’s why Philippa De’Ath co-founded Arbor Education: a platform built to free teachers from admin overload and refocus on what truly matters - the students.

🎙️ In this week’s episode of James Reed’s all about business, Philippa shares how she built a mission-driven company that’s not only profitable, but also making a real social impact.

💡 From scaling in a complex, regulated industry to using AI to automate the boring stuff, Philippa reveals how to turn purpose into performance.

If you're building a business - or want to - this episode is packed with insights you can borrow and scale.

Listen now on Reed.com or wherever you get your podcasts and get inspired: http://bit.ly/4nxJVQq

10/09/2025

With September in full swing and the summer holidays already fading into memory, it’s a powerful reminder: learning doesn’t end with childhood.

In fact, some of the most powerful growth happens when we’re guided by others 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 we enter the workplace. That’s where mentoring comes in.

Whether you're nurturing future leaders, supporting new starters, or building a culture of continuous development, mentoring is one of the most effective tools businesses can use to unlock potential.

Inside our free eBook ‘𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠’, created in collaboration with Guider, you’ll find practical insights on how to build a mentoring programme that drives real impact for your people and your business.

Download 👉 https://bit.ly/3Lf35cv

09/09/2025

✨ One of the biggest days in our calendar happened recently - and it was nothing short of extraordinary.

Across offices and time zones, we came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our co-members. Every Golden Ticket awarded throughout the year represents excellence, commitment, and meaningful impact.

🎉 And this year’s prizes? Next level.
🏖️ Luxury holiday vouchers
💷 £3,000 bundles to spend freely
🚗 And the ultimate prize… a brand-new Audi Q4 e-tron

We don’t just recognise hard work — we reward it.

💼 Want to be part of an organisation that truly values its people?
Explore opportunities at Reed.com/careers

05/09/2025

Last week we posted a LinkedIn poll asking if annual reviews are still relevant in today’s workplace.

The results showed that while the majority (64%) still find them key to their reviews process, 22% have already abandoned annual reviews in favour of regular check-ins, and eight per cent no longer use them as they are too formal - a shift that represents a reimagining of performance management.

In our latest article, we dive into the pros and cons of both annual reviews and frequent feedback and share practical insights to help you decide what works best for your team: https://bit.ly/3UYZDI3

04/09/2025

✨ Win big while doing good ✨

We’re running a raffle to raise money for SANE, the mental health charity behind our latest guide: An employer’s guide to mental health in the workplace.

Your £2 ticket could win you:

🎭 A private box at the Royal Albert Hall
🎟️ £200 in theatre tokens
🛍️ £150 Amazon voucher
🎁 Plus other amazing prizes!

All proceeds go to SANE to support mental health in the workplace and beyond.

📅 Closes Sunday 5 October at midnight - grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3UWXywj

02/09/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝?🤔

Last month, Lindsey Tunstall, Head of Client Services at Reed Talent Solutions, appeared on our webinar with the clear message that, while leaders often know how to praise employees on the back of a big win, "𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑠."

She reflected on how teams can pour weeks of work into a pitch or project, and if it doesn’t land, the silence can be deafening. But recognising the effort, not just the outcome, can make all the difference - especially in tough times.

👏 A simple 'well done' can lift morale, build resilience, and show people they matter.

📺 Looking for more useful tips and insight? Watch the full webinar for free here: https://bit.ly/44VHBLh