In this epsiode, I catch up with Stephen Reddy, a healthcare recruitment expert with extensive experience in startup environments. 

We discuss the current state of the recruitment market in 2025, the challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of building meaningful relationships over focusing solely on revenue. 

Steven shares insights from his journey in recruitment, emphasizing the need for deep industry knowledge, resilience, and the excitement of building a brand from scratch. He also reflects on his leadership journey and the impact he aims to have on candidates' lives.

Takeaways

Clients are more proactive in their recruitment strategies.The demand for permanent workforce is increasing, posing challenges for interim recruitment.Building a recruitment startup requires foundational work and flexibility.Success in recruitment is measured by relationships, not just revenue.Deep industry knowledge is crucial for success in a startup environment.Resilience is key in overcoming challenges in recruitment.The excitement of building a brand from scratch is a unique opportunity.Learning from failures is essential for growth in recruitment.The ultimate goal in recruitment is to positively impact candidates' lives.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Recruitment and 2025 Outlook03:01 Challenges in Recruitment: Demand for Permanent Workforce06:05 Building from the Ground Up: Startup Recruitment Experience09:09 Success Metrics: Relationships Over Revenue11:59 Advice for Aspiring Recruiters in Startups14:46 Traits of Successful Recruiters in Startups17:54 The Excitement of Building a Brand20:49 Learning from Failures and Evolving as a Recruiter24:00 Future Goals and Leadership Development26:55 The Impact of Recruitment: Changing Lives

Check out Stephen below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenreddy/

This episode is in partnership with Recview:

https://recview.ai/