Episodios

  • your bottom line is burning out
    Sep 14 2025

    Burnout isn't just an HR buzzword - it's a critical, unrecorded liability draining your profits. In this episode of The FACT Podcast, we move the conversation from the wellness workshop to the balance sheet, revealing how the high-pressure culture in finance directly impacts your company's financial health.

    Discover the true cost of attrition and lost productivity, and learn actionable strategies that go beyond perks to build a genuinely resilient, high-performance team. This is your guide to turning wellbeing into your most powerful retention and profitability tool.

    🎧 Tune in to learn:

    --> How to calculate the hidden financial costs of burnout.
    --> Why finance teams are uniquely vulnerable to chronic overwork.
    --> Actionable strategies that build a sustainable, high-performance culture.

    🔗 Ready to stay ahead of the curve? Join Randstad’s Finance & Accounting Community
    --> https://www.randstad.co.uk/finance-accounting-community/

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  • five numbers that predict the future
    Sep 5 2025

    Making strategic decisions based on last quarter's data is like driving a race car while looking in the rear-view mirror. In today's volatile economy, it’s a risk finance leaders can no longer afford.

    In this episode of The FACT Podcast – UK Edition, we tackle the big question: Is your financial strategy still relying on the outdated metric of GDP? We'll explore why this traditional indicator often leaves you a step behind and reveal the modern alternative.

    You'll discover the five forward-looking economic indicators that the most successful leaders are tracking now—from consumer sentiment and supply chain pressures to the subtle language of central banks.

    Whether you're a CFO shaping corporate strategy or a financial analyst building the next forecast, this episode provides a practical toolkit to see around the corner and lead with confidence.

    🎧 Tune in for:

    • Why GDP is a reactive, rear-view mirror metric
    • The five forward-looking indicators for a competitive edge
    • How to turn macro data into a proactive, winning strategy

    🔗 Ready to stay ahead of the curve? Join Randstad’s Finance & Accounting Community --> https://www.randstad.co.uk/finance-accounting-community/

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    4 m
  • is AI going to take my banking job?
    Aug 10 2025

    From fraud detection to personalised lending, AI is reshaping the world of banking as we know it. It's no longer just a futuristic concept.

    In this episode of The FACT Podcast – UK Edition, we tackle the big question: Is the banking workforce truly ready for this AI-powered future? We'll explore how AI is transforming roles across financial services and creating a new set of demands for professionals.

    You'll discover why the success of AI depends more on people's adoption than on the technology itself, and what new skills are now in demand to stay ahead.

    Whether you're a seasoned banker or just starting out, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate this fast-changing landscape and thrive.

    🎧 Tune in for:

    The true impact of AI on banking jobs

    Key skills needed to become AI-ready

    How new career paths are emerging in an AI-driven world

    🔗 Ready to stay ahead of the curve? Join Randstad’s Finance & Accounting Community
    --> https://www.randstad.co.uk/finance-accounting-community/

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  • AI won’t steal your job. but someone using it might.
    Aug 5 2025

    From automated reconciliations to real-time fraud detection — AI is no longer just a futuristic buzzword. It's reshaping finance and accounting as we speak.

    In this episode of The FACT Podcast – UK Edition, we explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming roles across financial services, corporate finance, and public practice. You'll learn how AI is helping professionals shift from number-crunching to strategic advising — and what new skills are now in demand.

    We also tackle the big question: is AI replacing jobs? The answer may surprise you.

    Whether you're a seasoned F&A expert or just starting out, this episode offers practical insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

    🎧 Tune in for:

    Real-world applications of AI in finance

    Key skills needed to thrive in an AI-enhanced role

    Why people—not just tech—will shape the future of finance

    🔗 Ready to stay ahead of the curve? Join Randstad’s Finance & Accounting Community
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  • AI is in banking - is the workforce ready?
    Jul 20 2025

    AI is no longer a buzzword — it’s at the core of modern banking.
    But while the technology evolves at lightning speed, is the workforce evolving with it?

    In this episode, we unpack:

    How banks like NatWest, JP Morgan, and Citi are already deploying AI

    Why McKinsey estimates $340B in value from AI across global banking

    The roles at risk — and the new ones emerging

    Four essential skills to thrive in an AI-first finance world

    Why adaptability and upskilling matter more than ever

    We also explore what Randstad’s Workmonitor reveals about employee expectations — and why talent retention hinges on AI learning opportunities.

    🎧 Whether you’re a finance leader, a recent grad, or someone looking to pivot into fintech, this episode offers a clear roadmap for staying ahead.

    👉 Join the Randstad Finance & Accounting Community for curated insights, career tools, and future-ready resources.
    🔗 https://www.randstad.co.uk/finance-accounting-community/

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    4 m
  • top trends shaping finance and accounting in 2025
    Jun 29 2025

    In this episode of the FACT podcast, we dive into the pivotal finance and accounting trends shaping the UK in 2025. Based on Randstad's expert analysis, discover how the finance and accounting sectors are evolving, pushing beyond traditional roles to embrace advisory, data analytics, and ESG. We'll explore:

    • The impact of automation and AI on daily tasks.
    • New skills crucial for your finance career.
    • Opportunities for career growth in finance driven by data literacy and AI.
    • How firms are attracting top talent in this changing market.


    Tune in to understand the future of finance and accounting and how to thrive within it.

    Join our community - https://www.randstad.co.uk/finance-accounting-community/

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    4 m