“From Reflection to Momentum” – Episode 8, Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel
With Danny Kimber, Hazel Cattell, Kimberley Bird, and Chris Dawes

As 2025 draws to a close, the Responsive Personnel team sits down for a reflective and forward-looking conversation. Chris Dawes is joined by Danny Kimber, Kimberly Bird, and Hazel Cattell for a candid discussion on the year’s highlights, challenges, and lessons - and how they’re turning those into real momentum for 2026.

From managing the festive staffing surge and payroll deadlines to welcoming a new operations manager and planning regional expansion, this episode highlights how Responsive Personnel continues to move forward: through honest conversations, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on people.

You’ll hear about:

• The changing shape of peak seasons in recruitment
• How the team blends operational excellence with a family-first mindset
• Confidence returns, career growth, and standout 2025 memories
• What’s ahead in 2026 - including Responsive Personnel’s next phase of growth in new regions and in property management

If you're an employer looking for a reliable recruitment partner, or a candidate planning your next move, this episode is full of real insight and experience from a team that genuinely gets it.

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#RecruitmentUnplugged #UKRecruitment #WorkWithResponsive #NewYearNewGoals

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel Episode 7 – "Sports, Socials, and the Sprint to Year-End"
With Chris Dawes (Visual PR) and Kimberly Bird (Responsive Personnel)

It’s not all CVs and candidate calls in recruitment - sometimes, its horse racing, hockey, and halloumi fries! In this episode, host Chris Dawes is joined by Responsive Personnel’s returning legend Kimberly Bird to chat about the fun side of recruitment life, end-of-year staffing surges, and how sport, socials and smart temping can make the busiest time of the year work better for everyone.

From networking at Bath Racecourse to staffing Swindon Wildcats, Oxford United and Swindon Town games, this episode uncovers how Responsive Personnel blends community, clients, and candidates into a people-first recruitment powerhouse.

You’ll also hear:

• Why sport-based networking is thriving in Swindon
• How students and seasonal workers can earn and gain skills over the holidays
• The importance of being hands-on, adaptable, and always one step ahead as a recruiter
• How Responsive Property Management is growing alongside the core agency
• Why now is the perfect time to get in touch — whether you're hiring or job-seeking

Looking for flexible work or reliable staff before year-end?
Visit www.responsivepersonnel.com

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Got a recruitment question or topic for the show? Let us know in the comments!

#RecruitmentUnplugged #SwindonJobs #TempWorkUK #ResponsivePersonnel

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This monthly series isn’t your typical scripted podcast. Each episode is recorded or streamed as a live chat, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with genuine, unscripted conversations.

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https://www.facebook.com/@responsivepersonnel

https://responsivepersonnel.transistor.fm

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel

Responsive Personnel Podcast – Episode 6: “Summer Job Stories” & Why Temp Work is a Smart Move

In this light-hearted episode, Chris and Dom take a nostalgic (and hilarious!) trip through their own summer job history — from omelette stations and warehouse shifts to meat packing and bar work. But beyond the laughs, they explore the real value of summer jobs for students and seasonal workers alike.

Whether you're earning cash for university, exploring new industries, or covering staffing gaps while your team is on holiday, summer work isn’t just a short-term fix. It’s a launchpad for experience, connections, and sometimes even unexpected careers!

Looking for extra hands this summer? Or need flexible work during the holidays? Visit www.responsivepersonnel.com or follow us on socials for live job updates!

#SummerJobs #FlexibleWork #StudentJobsUK #RecruitmentUnplugged

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This monthly series isn’t your typical scripted podcast. Each episode is recorded or streamed as a live chat, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with genuine, unscripted conversations.

Watch or listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/@responsivepersonnel

https://www.facebook.com/@responsivepersonnel

https://responsivepersonnel.transistor.fm

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk