The Search Podcast - Inspiring Recruitment

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 36 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Chowdhury, Managing Consultant in Fintech Sales at Signify Technology, Los Angeles. Hannah and Elliott speak about the positives of working in the US market from the UK, the personal process of recruiters relocating to the US, why the US market is an easier market to work from a recruitment perspective and much more! Signify is a multi-award winning technology consultancy business based in London, Manchester, Austin, and LA. Founded in 2016, their passion lies in nurturing and developing the Scala, Rust, and Go communities through talent solutions, meetups, conferences, and technical workshops. Their goal is to combat the skills shortage on a grassroots level and nourish the community with the best talent. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Diane Prince, Founder of Recruiting Agency 360 based in Phoenix, Arizona. Recruiting Agency 360 teaches owners to turn their agencies into recurring revenue machines and stop living placement-to-placement without cookie-cutter strategies that no longer work. Diane Prince began her journey by establishing her first niche staffing agency from the comfort of her home. Over time, her business flourished, and grew into a multimillion-dollar business. Due to her hard work and dedication, she successfully sold the business to a public company for an impressive $28 million! Since then, Diane has co-founded, built, and exited several staffing and recruiting companies and helped multiple entrepreneurs build their agencies. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 34 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with John Hitchen, Managing Director of Strive located in Tampa, Florida. After John's relocation to Tampa, Florida, just over a year ago, John and Elliott spoke about the relocation process to the United States from both a business and personal perspective. They discussed working US market hours while being based in the UK, among other topics. Strive build world-class go-to-market teams for some of the most disruptive, Venture Capital Backed tech companies, all over the world. Specialising specifically in Cyber, DevOps, Big Data, AI and Analytics. Strive are your go-to partner for GTM teams and we’re transforming the way sales and tech leaders connect with world-class talent. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 21 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Arvinder Ubhi, Director of US Expansion & EP UK at Ellis Porter. Having spent time working the US and Canada, and navigating his own work visa application processes, Arvinder has a unique, personal appreciation for the challenges faced by their clients. Ellis Porter’s US Expansion team helps international companies develop immigration legal strategies to set up and staff new business operations in the US market. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Jack Lane-Matthews, Co-Owner & WUFG Director at WillU Financial Group. WillU Financial Group provides an all-in-one financial platform tailored for businesses seeking to establish an entity overseas. Their platform serves not only as a bank account but also facilitates currency comparison, while efficiently handling invoices and managing incoming and outgoing funds. In addition they provide Insurance to Recruitment Companies looking to trade internationally. What they offer: 📈 Investment Advice - WILLU INVEST 💳 💰 International Payments - WILLU FX 🏥 👨‍⚕️ 🧡 Life and Health Insurance - WILLU LIFE 🏥 General Insurance - WILLU INSURE 📝 Wills, Wealth Planning, Funeral Plans - WILLU WILLS 🌎 Modern Work Place Pension Scheme - WILLU PENSIONS The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 31 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 After 30 episodes of The Search Podcast - USA Edition, Elliott has spoken with Recruitment Business Owners thriving in the US market. Gain insights into their success stories, strategies, and challenges. Now we want to share the knowledge we have with YOU! 🫵 In this podcast Elliott covers the following topics: 🌎 Businesses looking to expand to the US 👥 Making your first hires ❌ Challenges when hiring 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Cultural differences between the UK and US… and more! The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Drye, Director of US Expansion at PGC Group, supporting businesses expanding to North America with their market leading Employer of Record solution. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Williams, president at Carnegie Search based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carnegie Partners is a recruitment agency focused on connecting Engineers with opportunities in the Manufacturing sector across the Carolinas. Mike successfully built a direct hire practice from scratch, earning Rookie of the Year and Presidents Club honors. He was a perennial top 5 producer nationwide, competing in a group of hundreds of recruiters each year. An avid networker, passionate career counselor, religious Wall Street Journal reader, and overall headhunting evangelist, Mike has spent years building the skillsets to successfully attract top talent. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 28 - The US Edition – 🎧🎙 He’s back again! What a difference 1 year makes. Elliott Manning had the pleasure once again, of speaking to Stuart Mitchell, Founder of Hampton North. Since Stuart’s first appearance on The Search Podcast, one year later, he has rapidly developed Hampton North, even overcoming the recent challenges the recruitment industry has faced! Founded in 2022, Hampton North was set up to enable companies to have access to premium cyber security talent at speed unparalleled to the marketplace. With a wealth of experience in the space, Hampton North will put your mind at ease when it comes to making the right hires for your company. They provide a range of solutions that are tailor made for your business, creating the framework for highly successful campaigns time and time again. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Manivannan, Chief People Officer at MacxTech & Partners. Paul headed out to Austin, Texas on Sunday November 5th as part of ‘Land and Expand’. Follow him on LinkedIn for insights around the US markets and his interactions with Founders, VC’s and tech enthusiasts. As well as him being joined by a special guest from New York! In 2020, with a payroll of 670 staff Paul turned his attentions to Global Tech in a momentous pivot into the US Market. Since then he has focused on the tech start up, scale up space between seed and series B. As a Fractional Chief People Officer, trusted by VC’s, Paul ignite's Tech Scale Ups with VC introductions to funding, strategic talent advice and consultancy on Hiring Strategy, Talent road maps, cultural alignment, competitor data analysis combined with 100% delivery of the hiring demand. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 26 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Strassberg, US Attorney at Law/Solicitor of England & Wales at True Course Ltd. With over 30 years of experience in both American law and business, being based permanently in Europe and with offices in both London and Amsterdam, Jonathan is well-positioned to help your business navigate a true course to the American market. Though tremendous opportunities await European companies in America, the challenges of navigating legal and tax requirements can be unfamiliar and complicated. Jonathan Strassberg, a US Attorney at Law and English Solicitor, will guide you through the US legal landscape, helping to make informed business decisions and a success of your US expansion. Working in conjunction with other cross-border professionals in tax, immigration, insurance, back-office assistance and currency exchange, Jonathan will help you create a comprehensive step-by-step process to limit your liability, maximize your tax advantages and smooth your transition to this diverse market. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Rachael Parker, SVP, East Coast at Skills Alliance. Rachael has 12+ years pharmaceutical recruitment experience and is responsible for the Contract, Permanent and the Executive Search team for Skills Alliance's East Coast operation, located in New York. Skills Alliance is a leading specialist Global Life Science workforce solutions company. They work in partnership with their clients to provide best-in-class talent acquisition solutions. With locations across the US, UK and the EU, they have been providing global innovative and bespoke recruitment solutions for over 20 years that facilitate their clients need to hire exceptional talent quickly. To date they count many of the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device & technology and animal health companies as their partners, and they are proud to be contributing to the discovery, development and distribution of safe and effective therapeutics & devices across the globe. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 24 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 – Released on Wednesday 6th September 2023 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Dubery, Director at Signify Technology, Austin, Texas, Promoting DEI within the Tech world, one placement at a time & building the global Scala, Rust & Golang communities. Signify Technology is the only global functional programming talent specialist with a passion to nurture and develop the Scala, Rust, and Go communities. They deliver talent solutions to companies across the globe, ensuring their candidates and clients receive the best service for their talent demands. Lauren leads their Austin office for Signify technology, with a focus on building out their technology consulting practice. Building on Signify’s great brand within the functional programming community, as they support clients through their digital transformation. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

ARE YOU RELOCATING TO THE AUSTIN? THEN YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS NEXT EPISODE! The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 23 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Noémie Pavy, USA Director at Kayman Recruitment, a leading global provider to the recruitment & staffing industry. Elliott and Noémie spoke about her recent move from London to Austin, Texas. They discussed her relocation process, the rules and regulations in the US, regrowing her network after the move, U.S. culture, and more. Kayman Recruitment specialise and will support you in areas including rec2rec, search2search, business support, graduate recruitment, C-suite level recruitment and corporate internal talent acquisition recruitment. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 22 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Amy Davies, Managing Director of PGC Group, supporting businesses expanding to North America with their market leading Employer of Record solution. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 21 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Neil Carberry, CEO at REC, Recruitment & Employment Confederation, the voice of the recruitment industry, speaking up for great recruiters. REC work with recruiters and employers across the UK. Their team includes legal, compliance, policy, qualification, and account management experts who have specific experience working with recruiters to help their business thrive. They are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to their clients and candidates. If a recruitment agency displays the REC logo, it's a sign of quality. It demonstrates that they have passed their Compliance Assessment and adhere to their Code of Professional Practice. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

THE SEARCH PODCAST Season 3, Episode 20 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Roheel Ahmad, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Forsyth Barnes, New York, a global talent partner in the Recruitment industry. Forsyth Barnes operate through partnerships over one-time transactions and truly put their clients and candidates at the core of their ethos. They blend relationship building with investments in AI and technology to attract talent for your business. This success has paved the way for them to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe year-on-year. They have a proven track history of successful partnerships with a mix of FTSE organisations and hyper-growth scale-ups looking to build high performing teams across eTail, FinTech and Sports & Entertainment industries. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.

THE SEARCH PODCAST - Season 3, Episode 19 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Wiederhold, Sean Replogle, and Gareth Johnston, U.S Directors at Kintec Search, New York City. Kintec are committed to providing the most effective search solutions for their clients and a premium service for their candidates. Their mission is to be the partner of choice for Construction, Renewable Energy, Power and Utilities industries. They lead through quality, in-depth market knowledge, and precise search strategy. Their consultants consistently deliver and focus on building reliable, strong, and meaningful relationships along the way. Headquartered in New York City, they are a subsidiary of Kintec Global Recruitment and provide services across North America for retained search, contingent search, and contract services. Their specialties within Construction include Commercial, Multifamily Residential, Heavy Civil and Infrastructure, Utilities, and Home Building. They work with Developers, General Contractors, and Construction Managers throughout the country. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to. Welcome to our new Sponsor for this episode, Recruit CRM. Recruit CRM is a cloud-based Recruitment Software that will take your agency to the very next level. With easy-to-use features and outstanding customer support managing clients and candidates has never been easier. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to a streamline process. Sign up for the zero-commitment free trial or book a free demo at RECRUITCRM.IO today

The Search Podcast Season 3, Episode 18 - The US Edition 🎧🎙 Elliott Manning had a special guest on the show and had the honour of speaking with Sean Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Hoxo, who provides personal and company branding for Recruitment Agencies globally. The Hoxo Agency is made up of a team of talented strategists, confident copywriters, and excellent designers ready to help clarify and elevate your brand message and visual identity. They brand recruitment companies to build better reputations.They believe a recruitment agency with a strong brand and excellent reputation equals more business. The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to. Welcome to our new Sponsor for this episode, Recruit CRM. Recruit CRM is a cloud based Recruitment Software that will take your agency to the very next level. With easy-to-use features and outstanding customer support managing clients and candidates has never been easier. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to a streamline process. Sign up for the zero-commitment free trial or book a free demo at RECRUITCRM.IO today.

The Search Podcast – Best Bits 🎧🎙 We have put together our best bits so far from Season 3 all about the USA The Best Bits video features the following guests: - Scott Parsons, Managing Partner at Forsyth Barnes USA - Patrick Burnell, Director at SolSearch Energy, USA - Haydyn Palmer, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Harrington Starr/New York City, USA - Ben Broughton, Founder/Owner at Primis, USA - Samir Prince, Senior Vice President at Forsyth Barnes, USA - Stuart Mitchell, Founder of Hampton North, USA - Dave Draper, Managing Director at TDA Creative, USA - Simon Hunt, Managing Director at Oakleaf Partnership Limited, USA The Search Podcast is sponsored by PGC Group. The longest serving employer of record serving North America and they can compliantly engage with contractors on your behalf. Removing operational complexities, so that you can focus on making your American expansion a success. They provide payroll, insurances, medical, dental, retirement, HR support and manage compliance so you don’t have to.