LEAP Listens
LEAP Listens is a bitesize podcast hosted by Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless who are both leaders in Employer Branding, Candidate Experience and Recruitment Marketing. In this ongoing series of podcasts they tackle client and industry themes and along the way host expert guests who provide opinion, stories and advice on the world of ‘people communications’.
Latest episodes
Jun 6, 2023 • 23min
Episode 31 | A transatlantic journey. Employer branding in the United States with Christine Temple
Christine, an expert in employer branding, joins Roger and Sara in this brief episode to explore the parallels and differences in employer branding between the United States and the UK. Christine's extensive global experience provided some valuable insights.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
May 30, 2023 • 24min
Episode 30 | Inside the world of a recruitment agency with Kim and Nathan Adcock
Roger and Sara are joined by Kim and Nathan, a mother and son team who run a specialised recruitment agency catering to the vibrant and dynamic gaming industry. You will hear first-hand about the challenges of running a recruitment agency in the post-pandemic world.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
May 22, 2023 • 17min
Episode 29 | The challenges of Employer Branding in well-known companies with Holly Edwards
With a focus on established brands, Holly Edwards joined Roger and Sara on the LEAP Listens podcast to discuss strategies for navigating the challenges in employer branding, offering valuable advice for creating a compelling employer brand in a competitive market. LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
May 15, 2023 • 13min
Episode 28 | Taking the first step: How organisations can begin their journey to diversity, equity, and inclusion with Stacey Ramm
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger are joined by Stacey Ramm where she shares valuable insights on how organisations embark on the journey to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stacey shares her own personal experience which has led her in the position of helping others being treated equally and fairly in the workplace.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
May 2, 2023 • 18min
Episode 27 | The Perfect Match: How employer branding and recruitment marketing work together with Gina Godsiff
In this episode, LEAP Listens welcomed Gina Godsiff to the podcast to share her expertise on the topic of how employer branding and recruitment marketing should work together. Gina delves into strategies for appealing to both passive and active job seekers and offers practical advice on making your company more attractive to potential employees.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
Apr 24, 2023 • 22min
Episode 26 | Is there such thing as a global employer brand? With Charu Malhotra
Charu sits down with Sara and Roger to discuss the complexities of developing a unified employer brand that can resonate with diverse audiences across different regions. As organisations expand their reach globally, it’s becoming increasingly important to understand the cultural nuances that impact how employer brands are received in various parts of the world.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
Apr 20, 2023 • 16min
Episode 25 | The benefits and challenges of an intergenerational workplace with Gerry Anyanwu
In the first episode of Series 3 of the LEAP Listens podcast, Roger and Sara are joined by Gerry Anyanwu to discuss the advantages and difficulties of having an intergenerational workforce. They explore how diverse perspectives and experiences can lead to innovation, while also acknowledging the potential for communication barriers and generational stereotypes.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
Apr 3, 2023 • 15min
Episode 24 | Bringing your employer brand to life with creative storytelling with Kerri Elliot
Sara and Roger are joined by Kerri, Creative Lead at LEAP Create. Kerri discusses the techniques to creatively portray your EVP and employer brand through storytelling. Kerri also reveals the essential elements that play a vital role in bringing your employer brand to life.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
Mar 27, 2023 • 16min
Episode 23 | Creativity and beyond with Dan Turner (and Molly)
Sara and Roger teamed up with the skilled creative specialist, Dan Turner, to discuss the advantages of involving the creative team earlier in the briefing process in order to delve deeper into the creative challenge and unearth valuable insights. Adding to the excitement, they also welcomed a special guest, Molly, a 2.5-year-old cockapoo, who made history as the first pet on the podcast!LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
Feb 28, 2023 • 19min
Episode 21 | Can you put a price on happiness at work? With Matt Phelan
In this episode, Roger and Sara are joined by Matt Phelan, a renowned expert in the field of employee engagement and happiness at work. Together, they discuss the importance of creating a positive and fulfilling work environment and how it can lead to improved performance and better business results. But most importantly how happiness and the well-being of your employees should be a number one priority for businesses in 2023.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk
