Brightwork: Recent Episodes
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Brightwork has fast become an established multi-sector recruitment agency with an excellent reputation within our specialist disciplines. A true market leader.
On this weeks episode Shan catches up with an Old School friend David McKinley, aka Tattoo Dave. Join Shan and Dave as they stroll down memory lane, reflecting on their shared childhood experiences. Explore how Dave's unwavering determination led him from his first tattoo apprenticeship to his current achievement – being the driving force behind the Wholesome Prison Blues stand-up show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
This week Shan catches up with Laurie Macpherson, Career Wing Woman.
Laurie's passion is to help people into "jobs they love at a salary they deserve." From the very beginning of your journey realising you are unhappy, to seeing what else would be suited to you, Laurie talks to Shan about how and where she can offer support along the way.
To find out more about Laurie please visit: https://www.lauriemacpherson.com/
Tune In to the first in a new series of our Inspiring Podcasts!
Join us as we dive deep into the journeys and insights of accomplished professionals from various industries.
We are kicking off this week talking to Debi Weir. Debi shares her journey from a council estate in Kirkcaldy, to where she is today with R-evolution For Good, and all of the amazing work they do.
To find out more about R-evolution please check out - https://revolutionforgood.org.uk/
Emma Jackson from CAP (Christians Against Poverty) talks about the importance of understanding the issue of mounting debt that many people in Scotland have built up. She discusses what an employer can do to support their workforce and also practical advice for those looking for help with their debt.Links below for advice:https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help
https://www.mygov.scot/support-money-...
Kezia Dugdale talks to Shan about I’m A Celebrity, the importance of politics and business working together, and her focus on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion with the work that she now does with the John Smith Foundation.
Spotting the signs of labour exploitation should be simple. Here are the 7 red flags as discussed by Shan Saba (Director at Brightwork Staffline, and Founder of Scotland Against Modern Slavery) and Sarah Boparan (Compliance Investigations Manager at Staffline).
Whilst not exhaustive, being aware of these potential signs could help to save lives!
Jambo radio Scotland hosted Shan at the weekend where Bene chatted about growing up in Scotland, What Brightwork do as a business and the morals behind it, racism, spotting the signs of modern slavery, concerns about the status of refugees and life after working as a glass collector in a strip club!
Three of our longest standing #Brightworkers step behind the camera to talk about how things have changed within the recruitment industry over the past 30 years. Brian Cairney, who has been with Brightwork 26 years, Andrea Verrall who has been with us for 27 years, and Graeme Strachan who is celebrating his 29th anniversary this year with the company.
Dave Scott from the Anti Sectarianism Charity Nil By Mouth talks about the HR and PR issues around employees in the workplace and on social media channels and their views on "bigotry vs banter".
Raymond Mearns saw all work he had in the comedy circuit disappear at the start of the pandemic. Brightwork helped him into work at his time of need and watch him tell his story !
See him at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer!
16 to 24 year olds have been the worst affected part of the labour market due to pandemic. David Atlay manages Kickstart programme for People Plus which has given thousands of young people the step up they need. Get in touch with David at david.atlay@peopleplus.co.uk
Lena gives us more information on the Social Recruitment Framework and how People Plus can help upskill candidates to support Brightwork in areas where there a skill shortages
People Plus help hundreds of people into work by giving them the skills and training that the need. Scotland Director, Arlene Callan talks about what People Plus offer in Scotland.
Tony had a career in hospitality and made the brave decision to make the break into the whisky industry. He's never looked back since. Listen to Tony's story and an insight into what it's like to work for the Loch Lomond Group and the drink's industry in Scotland
Mary Ibiyemi had her story published by the BBC recently about the issues she faced in getting a job. She struggled to get interviews and she felt it was because of her surname. Listen to Mary's call out to hiring manager and recruiters.
Shelley Bamford has worked in supporting the victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse for over 25 years. She talks about the issues around workers in the same place of employment, how to spot the signs and the cultural differences in diverse workplaces.
Ken Bamford from ACAS talks to Shan about what is the Gig Economy, the legal aspects of it, and the different types of contracts that are available.