Focus: Behind the Cloud: Recent Episodes
Ryan Thompson
Get to know the people that make the Focus Cloud Group tick!In each episode, Ryan speaks to someone from the business and dives into topics, including why they joined the Focus Cloud, what the future holds for their industry, their 'why?', their motivations, and some key insights into each individual! We find out what makes them tick and why they get up in the morning! Have a listen and get to know the team!
🔍 Welcome to Focus: Behind the Cloud 2023 Review - In this exclusive year-in-review video, we take a comprehensive look back at the dynamic landscape of 2023. From unprecedented highs to unforeseen challenges, join us as we delve into the heart of the staffing industry and Focus Cloud Group in 2023.
🚀 Highs and Lows of 2023:
Explore the milestones, highlights and challenges that defined our journey throughout the year.
Discussions on the lows and hurdles encountered, and how we overcame them including a shift in core values!
💼 Advice for Candidates and Clients:
Tailored advice for job seekers navigating the ever-evolving job market.
Strategic insights for businesses seeking the best staffing solutions in a competitive environment.
🤖 The Role of AI in Recruitment:
Will AI change Recruitment for the better or worse?
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Episode 5 welcomes our Workday Recruitment specialist, Greg Hazelby.
Greg has been with Focus Cloud for 3 years, and talks to us about joining Focus Cloud at a pivotal moment, as well as the growth of the Workday market across Scandinavia and the Nordic region.
Greg covers a few Workday topics including:
- Education of the Workday system
- Growth of skills across the region
- Remote working
- The NEW global talent pool
- How clients can utilise us and our network
- How we live and breathe Workday, everyday!
Have a listen, let us know what you think, and share your feedback with us here at Focus Cloud.
So, here we are already on episode 3 of Focus: Behind the Cloud.
This time round I sat down with Simon Hill. Simon is our UK Workday Recruitment Team Manager, based out of Brighton.
In this episode we covered a range of topics, all with Simons signature style!
- Why he chose Focus Cloud over 4 other recruitment companies
- Recruitment and Dating are the same
- Staff turnover in Recruitment
- What you need to be a Recruiter
- Taking the transaction out of the recruitment process
- His relationship first mindset
- His approach to the Focus Cloud core values
So, if you want to find out more about how Simon builds his relationships in the Workday ecosystem, then have a listen and maybe have a laugh as well!
In the opening Episode of Focus: Behind the Cloud, we meet our Workday Recruitment Manager Joel Kirkland. We get to know:
- Why he joined us as a seasoned veteran of recruitment,
- What's changed in the three years since his arrival.
- Why people discount recruitment as a career
- How he got into Recruitment
- Building the Focus Cloud team
- What it takes to become a Recruitment Consultant
- The underestimated power of Recruitment
- The Workday market NOW
- The Workday market in the future
- Tips for clients hiring and how to increase their chances of landing the talent they need
Have a listen and get in touch!
Matteo Di Giammarco joins host Ryan Thompson to speak about all things Focus Cloud.
What we cover:
- His introduction to Focus Cloud 12 months ago
- He covers his approach to recruitment in the US Market
- Matteo's mentors at Focus Cloud
- Matteo's work ethic
- How he seeks alignment in the Workday ecosystem
- Understanding fear when accepting a new role
- Personal improvements and motivation
Take listen and get a feel for Matteo and his journey at Focus Cloud so far!