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Welcome to Season Three of The Recruitment and Beyond Podcast!
In this opening episode, host Ewan Anderson, Marketing Director at Eden Scott, sits down with Graham Clarke, an experienced leadership coach who has worked with some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Mars, Diageo, and Britvic. Together, they dive into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of business success: succession planning.

Why does succession planning matter? What happens when a key team member leaves, or gets promoted, and there’s no plan in place? Graham shares practical insights drawn from decades of experience, highlighting the ripple effects poor planning can have on performance, morale, and growth. You’ll learn why succession planning isn’t just about replacing roles, but about building resilience, fostering potential, and aligning talent strategy with long-term business goals.

Listeners will take away actionable steps for creating a proactive succession strategy, tips for identifying future leaders, and how HR can play a pivotal role in bridging performance and potential. Whether you’re scaling fast or navigating uncertain times, this episode offers a roadmap to keep your business agile, engaged, and ready for the future.

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In this episode, Ewan Anderson is joined by Hannah Gardiner, Talent Account Director at LinkedIn, for a deep dive into the evolving world of recruitment, data-driven hiring, and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.

With over a decade of experience in recruitment and talent strategy — from start-ups to international staffing firms — Hannah shares her journey and why LinkedIn’s 1.1 billion-member platform is more than just a job board.

You’ll hear:

✅ Why LinkedIn’s 5 million data points per minute matter for recruitment strategy
✅ The rise of behavioural skills like adaptability and emotional intelligence in the AI era
✅ How skills-first hiring can expand your talent pool and drive better performance
✅ The importance of personal and employer branding — especially for business leaders
✅ Practical advice on how to make the most of LinkedIn as a strategic partner, not just a tool

Whether you're a recruiter, business leader or simply curious about where the world of work is headed, this episode is packed with insights to help you attract, retain, and grow the best talent.

👉 Subscribe now and tune in — it's time to move beyond the job board and tap into LinkedIn's full potential.

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How do you turn redundancy, a new mortgage, and zero HR experience into a 20-year journey at the heart of Scotland’s people profession?

In this milestone episode, we sit down with Lee Turner, founder of the HR Network, to explore how one man’s vision helped transform Scotland’s HR landscape. From humble beginnings to building an award-winning community of HR professionals, Lee shares the highs, the hurdles, and the human stories behind one of the most respected platforms in the sector.

Expect insights on:

• How Scotland’s HR community evolved over two decades
• Why local networks matter more than ever
• The real impact of celebrating success through authentic awards
• What the future holds for HR in an era of constant change

Whether you’re starting out in HR, leading at board level, or simply curious about how to build communities that last, this episode is packed with real stories, inspiration and practical wisdom.

💡 Key takeaway: “Networking isn't something you pick up and put down – it’s the secret ingredient for long-term success.”

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