“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.

Visit: www.responsivepersonnel.com

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

#RecruitmentUnplugged #UKRecruitment #WorkWithResponsive #NewYearNewGoals

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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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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 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

Follow us on socials for live job updates, team insights, and more!
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.

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.

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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.

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel

🎙️ Episode 5: "Your Recruitment Partner – Welcome Aboard"

In this episode of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel, we explore what it really means to partner with a recruitment agency - from both sides of the table. Host Chris Dawes chats with Hannah Carter, newly appointed Operations Manager at Responsive Personnel, and Ian Teasdale, director of IGT Landscaping and a recent client.

We dig into how building long-term recruitment relationships helps businesses grow efficiently, avoids costly hiring mistakes, and adapts to real-world challenges like seasonality, personality fit, and unexpected staff shortages.

Whether you're a business owner tired of recruiting solo, or someone looking for a new career or flexible role, this episode highlights how Responsive Personnel delivers tailored, people-first recruitment with real impact.

🌐 Discover more or get in touch at www.responsivepersonnel.com
👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for honest recruitment insights that actually help.

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

https://responsivepersonnel.transistor.fm

#RecruitmentPartner #UKJobs #HiringMadeEasy #ResponsivePersonnel

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

Episode 4: Stories from the Swindon Wildcats Golf Day

What happens when ice hockey players, business sponsors, and recruiters trade pucks for putters? You get one unforgettable day of laughs, networking, and very questionable golf swings! 🏌️‍♂️😂

In this episode of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel, the team dives into the highlights (and hilarious mishaps) from the Swindon Wildcats Golf Day at Bowood Golf Club. From yellow golf ball challenges to travelling bars, and Wildcat players in full swing (literally), this behind-the-scenes chat reveals how sport, community and business came together for a day to remember.

🎯 Plus, we explore how Responsive Personnel’s partnership with the Swindon Wildcats goes far beyond sponsorship, creating real connections that benefit clients, candidates, and the wider Swindon community.

⛳️ Whether you love golf, hockey, or just a good story – hit play and enjoy!

👉 Visit https://responsivepersonnel.com to learn more about how we support businesses and job seekers across Swindon and beyond.

Hosting the series is professional sports commentator, presenter, and founder of Visual PR Productions, Chris Dawes. In this episode, he chats with Danny Kimber (Founder & Managing Director) and Dominic Randell (Business Manager).

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

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#SwindonWildcats #GolfDay2025 #RecruitmentUnplugged #ResponsivePersonnel

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

Episode 3: Understanding is Key

In this episode, we explore why true understanding is the secret sauce to successful recruitment. Whether it’s grasping the finer details of a client's role requirements, company culture, or even regional nuances — or getting to know what drives a candidate, their skills, personality, and career goals — we believe understanding is everything.

At Responsive Personnel, we don’t just fill jobs — we connect the right people with the right roles by digging deeper. Tune in to hear real insights from our team on how empathy, communication, and curiosity can make all the difference.

🌐 For tailored recruitment solutions or to find your next opportunity, visit: www.responsivepersonnel.com

👍 Like, subscribe & share to support local recruitment done right!

Hosting the series is professional sports commentator, presenter, and founder of Visual PR Productions, Chris Dawes. In this episode, he’s joined by Hazel Cattell (Payroll & Compliance Executive), and Dominic Randell (Business Manager).

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://open.spotify.com/show/52UrJUInAy9tNjFvgAyB0H?si=f4cc0e0d8a224904

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recruitment-unplugged-inside-responsive-personnel/id1799203518

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#RecruitmentMatters #UnderstandingIsKey #UKJobs #HiringWithHeart

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – blending public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.

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Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel

Episode 2 – Flexibility Meets Opportunity
March 2025

Welcome to episode two of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel – your backstage pass to the world of recruitment!

In this episode, we dive into the world of flexible recruitment with Responsive Personnel, exploring how businesses can seamlessly fill roles and how candidates can find the perfect job fit.

💡 Discover:
✅ How Responsive Personnel takes the stress out of hiring.
✅ The temp-to-perm process – a ‘try before you buy’ for employers and employees.
✅ The power of personal connections in recruitment – beyond just CVs.
✅ Real-world insights into seasonal work, quick-turnaround hiring, and compliance essentials.

Whether you're an employer looking for a hassle-free recruitment solution or a job seeker eager for new opportunities, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

📢 Got questions or topics you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Drop us a comment below!

🚀 What do you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
💬 Drop a comment below – Have you ever worked in a temp role? What was your experience like?
👍 Smash that like button if you found this useful!
📢 Share this with someone who might need a job or is hiring!
🔔 And don’t forget to subscribe & hit the bell for more insights into the world of recruitment.

Hosting the series is professional sports commentator, presenter, and founder of Visual PR Productions, Chris Dawes. In this episode, he’s joined by Hazel Cattell (Payroll & Compliance Executive), and Dominic Randell (Business Manager).

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 the episodes here:
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https://www.youtube.com/@responsivepersonnel

#Recruitment #Jobs #FlexibleWork #Hiring #Employment #CareerGrowth

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – blending public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.

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enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Summary:

Get an inside look at Responsive Personnel in this debut episode of Recruitment Unplugged! Hosted by Chris Dawes, we meet Danny Kimber (the boss man!), Hazel, and Dominic. Discover their unique approach to recruitment, focusing on personal touch, client relationships, and candidate care. Learn about their journey, company culture, and future plans, including their innovative app and expansion goals. Whether you're a job seeker or an employer, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of recruitment.

Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel

Episode 1 – Series Kick-off: Meet Responsive Personnel
February 2025

Welcome to the very first episode of Recruitment Unplugged: Inside Responsive Personnel – your backstage pass to the world of recruitment!

Join us as we get to know the business, the team, and the industry through candid, fireside-style chats packed with insights, advice, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, this series is designed to inform, entertain, and give you a fresh perspective on the recruitment landscape.

Hosting the series is professional sports commentator, presenter, and founder of Visual PR Productions, Chris Dawes. In this episode, he’s joined by Danny Kimber (Managing Director), Hazel Cattell (Payroll & Compliance Executive), and Dominic Randell (Business Manager) to explore the origins of Responsive Personnel, the company’s core values, and the passion that drives its work. Plus, we’ll get a closer look at their roles and the people behind them.

We’ll also be giving you a sneak peek at what’s to come in future episodes, where we’ll take you behind the scenes of both temporary and permanent recruitment – and show how Responsive Personnel makes the hiring process smoother for businesses and candidates alike.

This monthly series isn’t your typical scripted podcast. Each episode is recorded or streamed live, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with genuine, unscripted conversations. If you’re watching live, you’ll have the chance to get involved by asking questions or sharing your thoughts in the comments on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn – and we may even feature your input on screen!

Watch live or catch up later:
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www.youtube.com/@responsivepersonnel

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – who blend public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.

www.visual-pr.co.uk
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk