Moorcrofts Means Business
Welcome to 'Moorcrofts Means Business' podcast, where our speakers will be discussing legal topics to help you run your business as efficiently as possible. Topics will range from buying and selling a company in the UK or abroad, legal technology matters from open source licences through to software and hardware contracts and IP protection, leasing a commercial property and the very thorny and ever evolving landscape of employment law and contractual services. All our podcasts are for general information and are not to be taken as bespoke legal advice.
Moorcrofts Means Business
Recruitment, retention and the rise of AI in the workplace
Welcome to Series 3, Episode 6 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!
In this episode, Lindsey Abbott, Employment Partner at Moorcrofts, is joined by Colin Barnett, Founder of CB Talent Consulting, to explore the ever-evolving world of talent, from recruitment and retention to AI’s growing role in the workplace.
Topics covered include:
- Current recruitment market trends post-COVID
- The impact of flexible and hybrid working on talent strategies
- Redundancies and employer responsibilities
- Key challenges facing employers in 2025
- AI in recruitment — what’s hype vs. what’s helpful
- The importance of employer branding
- Diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring and retention
- Enhancing the candidate experience and onboarding process
- Why the first 100 days of employment matter
- How SMEs can compete with larger companies for top talent
Whether you're a business owner, HR professional, or manager involved in hiring, this episode offers actionable takeaways to help you build stronger, more resilient teams in the age of digital transformation and shifting employee expectations.
Further Resources:
Moorcrofts
CB Talent Consulting