Recruitment Down Under: The APSCo Australia Podcast
by APSCo Australia
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Deal Makers - Is there really a buyer for every business?
Apr 15, 2026
52m 11s
Five Generations, One Workplace feat. Florence Potter and Richard Spencer
Oct 21, 2025
51m 36s
Episode 3: Deal Makers LIVE from Emerge 2025 - featuring Ged Mason OBE
Jul 25, 2025
42m 44s
Deal Makers - Episode 2
Jun 6, 2025
28m 31s
Deal Makers: M&A in the Australian staffing and recruitment market
Apr 17, 2025
37m 43s
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| 4/15/26 | Deal Makers - Is there really a buyer for every business? | Send us Fan Mail What’s really happening in recruitment M&A right now? In this episode, Paul Masters from Sovereign Private joins us to unpack the shifting landscape of agency mergers and acquisitions across Australia in 2026. We explore why deal activity has slowed from the 2022–2023 highs, and why today’s transactions are increasingly favouring high-performing niche agencies over generalist firms. From valuation multiples to what “strong” actually looks like in the current market, this ... | 52m 11s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Five Generations, One Workplace feat. Florence Potter and Richard Spencer | Send us Fan Mail Five generations are now working shoulder to shoulder, and the old rules aren’t keeping up. We sit down with Florence Potter (No Umbrellas) and Richard Spencer (Age Inc.) to unpack what actually makes mixed-age teams thrive: clear norms, bias-aware hiring, and honest conversations about how people want to work. Florence lifts the lid on workshops that turn vague “culture” into practical agreements: how feedback happens, what professionalism looks like, when in-person t... | 51m 36s | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | Episode 3: Deal Makers LIVE from Emerge 2025 - featuring Ged Mason OBE | Send us Fan Mail In this special live edition, we’re joined by Ged Mason OBE, CEO of Morson Group, for a deep dive into what it really means to be a deal maker in today’s recruitment landscape. From his early days to building a billion-dollar powerhouse, Ged shares how he approaches relationships, opportunities, and big decisions – with the kind of insight you only get from years at the top. This is a rare and honest conversation with one of the most respected leaders in the business. Recorde... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 | Deal Makers - Episode 2 | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Deal Makers – the podcast where recruitment meets real-world M&A. In this episode, we unpack the strategy behind some of the industry’s most talked-about deals – from billion-dollar healthcare mergers to niche perm businesses commanding sky-high multiples. Featuring Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia and M&A expert Paul Masters, this is Episode 2 of Deal Makers. Watch the video podcast here To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org | 28m 31s | ||||||
| 4/17/25 | Deal Makers: M&A in the Australian staffing and recruitment market | Send us Fan Mail Join Paul Masters from Sovereign Private and Lesley Horsburgh from APSCo Australia as they unpack the big moves in professional staffing M&A. Each month, we'll be diving into what's happening in the market - who's buying and where the deals are landing, how to get your business exit ready and the standout deals catching Paul's eye. Listen in to our first Deal Makers episode here via Recruitment Down Under - or watch the video podcast here To learn more about APSCo... | 37m 43s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | Building better recruiters: APSCo's new Professional Development initiative | Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – brought to you by APSCo Australia. In this episode, we're diving into The Complete Recruiter – a brand-new training program designed specifically for recruitment professionals. You’ll hear from Russell Webb of Claverdon Consulting and Sophie Robertson from Younique Coaching – two experts who’ve brought their decades of experience together to create an 8-part series exclusively for APSCo members aimed at boosting capability, consistency, ... | 53m 23s | ||||||
| 3/14/25 | 'No such thing as business as usual'. A discussion on the recruitment market with APSCo Global CEO, Ann Swain. | Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Lesley Horsburgh is joined by a very special guest on Recruitment Down Under - APSCo Global CEO Ann Swain, to discuss the European recruitment market and provide insights into how UK recruitment firms are responding within the current UK business environment. Thank you for listening to Recruitment Down Under and now here’s our host Lesley Horsburgh. To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org | 41m 18s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | Transformative CRM strategies with Joe Duffy from TargetRecruit | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. This episode features Joe Duffy from TargetRecruit Australia. Joe and APSCo's Lesley Horsburgh discuss the CRM market, Salesforce benefits, project management, collaboration, AI in Salesforce, and overall recruitment trends. This episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips for those looking to successfully master their CRM projects. To learn more about APSCo Australia, head to au.apsco.org | 48m 31s | ||||||
| 8/21/24 | Boosting business performance through DE&I - featuring Helen McGuire | Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to transforming your recruitment strategies with Helen McGuire, the CEO and co-founder of Diversely (acquired by the Access Group n 2023), to uncover the hidden power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the recruitment and staffing industry. With insights from the Access Group's eye-opening report, "Proving the Diversity Business Case," Helen reveals how well-executed DE&I initiatives can dramatically enhance business performance and tal... | 42m 06s | ||||||
| 7/1/24 | Breaking into America: How to enter the US recruitment market with Clarke Bowles, PGC Group | Send us Fan Mail The opportunity is huge for recruitment agencies looking to enter the US market. Today’s guest, PGC have been the go-to partner for recruitment founders looking to launch and scale in the US staffing market for over 20 years. In today's podcast, we chat with PGC’s Clarke Bowles to find out how Australian founders can gain access to the world’s biggest economy. From tips on where to get started and how to enter, to the nuances and differences of recruiting in the US. Please jo... | 52m 58s | ||||||
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| 5/20/24 | Unpacking the 2024 'Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey'' with Geoff Millar | Send us Fan Mail The Recruitment Company recently released its 2024 edition of The Great Big Recruitment Industry Survey. Armed with the knowledge and feedback gained from nearly 1000 participants, The Recruitment Company presents an interesting snapshot of the recruitment industry's current challenges and impact on the market. The mission? To make people enjoy the recruitment experience again. This survey provides invaluable insights on what people truly love and (quite passionately) dislike... | 50m 49s | ||||||
| 4/26/24 | The Turning Point, featuring Colin Cuthbert | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode we speak with EOS business coach Colin Cuthbert who tells his story of a critical turning point in his life that led to a deep, personal transformation. Colin reflects on his purpose as a business leader and owner, and the lessons he’s learned and is now passing on as part of his journey. In this open and honest discussion with Lesley Horsburgh, Colin goes on to discuss how business leaders can find solutions to... | 52m 56s | ||||||
| 3/27/24 | It's not me, it's you: featuring Tania Evans of WorkPro | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In 2023, WorkPro embarked on a mission to empower recruiters with essential insights in response to the post-pandemic recruitment challenges, focusing on addressing skill gaps, accelerating hiring cycles, and enhancing candidate experiences. Recognizing the importance of real-time feedback from the influx of over 20,000 new users each month, WorkPro launched comprehensive surveys to understand the evolving needs of both candidates and HR pro... | 38m 27s | ||||||
| 6/2/23 | Behind the book with Greg Savage | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh catches up with Greg Savage to discuss the release of his new book, Recruit. The Savage Way. Greg discusses his return to the publishing world, and his hopes for how recruiters and business leaders might use this new book. Greg’s book is being supported by a six-city speaking tour with APSCo in July – so tune in to hear what you can expect from these presentations and why this book should b... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 5/31/23 | Revolutionising healthcare compliance with Benjamin Lepke | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this podcast, APSCo Australia’s Lesley Horsburgh talks with Benjamin Lepke about HealthPass, a newly created platform to collect data from candidates across the complex world of medical and health. The platform reduces the administrative burden required to work across different geographies and workplaces, and is revolutionising the way medical and health candidates are connecting with recruitment businesses. There’s even scope for other r... | 34m 43s | ||||||
| 3/20/23 | APSCo and Bullhorn explore the 2023 GRID Industry Trends Report | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In this episode, APSCo Australia MD Lesley Horsburgh speaks with Bullhorn’s Josh McCole about the findings of the 2023 GRID Industry Trends Report. Bullhorn’s 13th annual report is its most comprehensive analysis of the staffing and recruitment industry yet, and spans responses from businesses of all sizes, recruitment models, and industries. The report explores what top-performing agencies do differently, and why winning new business is a ... | 31m 44s | ||||||
| 9/14/22 | Laws Of Attraction, with SEEK's Caroline North | Send us Fan Mail In this special edition, we speak with Caroline North, Research Manager at SEEK to discuss SEEK's Laws Of Attraction, an interactive data tool designed to help organisation’s uncover the drivers that attract candidates to a role. Based on a large, ongoing survey of more than 11,000 candidates, the Laws of Attraction provides access to uniquely local intel, with an all new data set for 2022. Join APSCo’s Lesley Horsburgh and SEEK’s Caroline North as they discuss the proj... | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 7/21/21 | The recruiter's guide to building personal brand, with David Wolstenholme | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under. In our new episode, Lesley Horsburgh speaks with recruitment marketing and personal branding expert, David Wolstenholme. David, a former recruiter, dedicates his professional career to helping recruiters to better understand and nurture their personal brand authentically both online and off. David and Lesley discuss the importance of marketing strategy and personal brand, visible leadership, what employers need to do to attract recruiters in... | 41m 11s | ||||||
| 5/24/21 | BluePrint Medical: How innovation led to Awards excellence | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Throughout 2020, BluePrint Medical responded to the impacts of border closures and flight cancellations, reduced demand, and a restricted candidate pool of doctors, with a proactive approach to communicating with clients and bringing vulnerable doctors home from interstate. The business realised that the only way ... | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 3/24/21 | A new approach: The 9-day fortnight with Interpro People's Darran Butcher | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under – the APSCo Australia Podcast. Interpro People recently joined a growing number of employers taking a new approach to work-life balance, by commencing a nine-day fortnight for all employees. A month into the initiative, APSCo’s Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh sat down with Interpro General Manager Darran Butcher for an in-depth conversation to find out how the 9-day fortnight is working and what impact the strategy is having on the busines... | 36m 41s | ||||||
| 3/19/21 | The Winners' Series: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year - Driftwood Group (Glow-Up Careers) | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Driftwood Group and their Glow-Up Careers initiative received the CSR Award for an initiative that demonstrated a commitment to the principles of corporate social responsibility. Driftwood Group launched career-coaching arm Glow-Up Careers to help people build the career of their dreams. The heart of the bus... | 33m 53s | ||||||
| 3/10/21 | The Winners' Series: Best Use of Digital - ManpowerGroup | Send us Fan Mail ManpowerGroup was crowned the winner of APSCo’s Best Use of Digital for Defence Force Recruiting’s 2020 National Submarine Tour and Competition – an online gaming experience to provide potential candidates an insight into the life of a submariner. The competition was a great success with a 2500 percent increase in ‘submariner officer’ applications year on year. Hosted by Chantell Neale from Awards’ sponsor Ayers Group, Defence Force Recruiting’s Leanne Hayter explains how tur... | 11m 02s | ||||||
| 3/5/21 | The Winners' Series: Candidate Experience - Zeep Medical | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Zeep Medical was the winner of APSCo’s Candidate Experience Award for its commitment to providing exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Candidate experience is at the centre of everything that Zeep does. The company provides end-to-end service for candidates, and in 2020 with most ho... | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 3/2/21 | The Winners' Series: Most Improved of the Pandemic - 1Medical | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. 1Medical was awarded Most Improved during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that made the best progress in Q3 (July to September) when compared to Q2 (April to June) on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform. Today we hear from 1Medical’s Ryan Kevelighan about how the company stood... | 32m 13s | ||||||
| 2/17/21 | The Winners' Series: Best Performer of the Pandemic - Whizdom Recruitment | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recruitment Down Under and our special series dedicated to meeting and learning more about the winners of the 2020 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence. Canberra’s Whizdom Recruitment was awarded Best Performer during the Pandemic, an acknowledgment for the firm that recorded the best performance from April through to September on the Staffing Industry Metrics business intelligence platform. Today we hear from Whizdom’s Managing Director, John McCluskey about how ... | 39m 54s | ||||||
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