EP304: Paul Sharpe, of NorthStar People - How do you create true VALUE in your recruitment serviceEP304: Paul Sharpe, of NorthStar People - How do you create true VALUE in your recruitment service
The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
Paul Sharpe joins Lysha Holmes to discuss innovative strategies for adding value to recruitment services, focusing on RPO, emotional intelligence, and self-development.
47:06•15 Dec 2025
Rethinking Recruitment: Adding Real Value with Paul Sharpe
Episode Overview
- Contingent recruitment is less valued; explore RPO and productised offerings.
- Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
- Investing in self-development and training can enhance business success.
- Account management is often overlooked but essential for growth.
- Personal traits like ADHD can be assets in the recruitment industry.
“If I was starting out an agency tomorrow, would I be doing contingent recruitment? I absolutely would not be doing contingent recruitment.”
Curious about how the recruitment industry can evolve to meet modern challenges? Paul Sharpe from NorthStar People joins Lysha Holmes in a dynamic conversation that promises to shake up your perspective on recruitment services. Paul, a seasoned recruitment expert, shares his journey from retail to becoming a pivotal figure in recruitment strategy. He tackles the industry's reliance on contingent recruitment and advocates for innovative solutions like RPO and productised offerings that promise recurring revenue and customer satisfaction.
With a sprinkle of humour, Paul also opens up about personal traits like ADHD, turning them into assets in the fast-paced world of recruitment. The episode dives into the need for emotional intelligence among leaders and the importance of investing in self-development and training. Paul argues that the real opportunity lies in account management rather than just business development.
So, whether you're a recruiter, a leader, or someone just dipping their toes into the recruitment waters, this episode offers a refreshing take on how to add true value to your services. Ready to rethink your approach and future-proof your recruitment strategy? This conversation is just the catalyst you need.

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