Lysha Holmes
Lysha Holmes
EP307: Louise Davey, Founder of White Label Recruitment- How to build a business that no one wants to leave
EP307: Louise Davey, Founder of White Label Recruitment- How to build a business that no one wants to leave
EP307: Louise Davey, Founder of White Label Recruitment- How to build a business that no one wants to leave
Monday 19th January 2026
Louise Davey shares how she built a recruitment firm where employees thrive and stay long-term. Discover her secrets to success.
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- Stick to your niche but be ready to pivot within it.
- Hire based on values rather than just skills.
- Create a culture where work-life balance is prioritized.
- Empower your team to make decisions.
- Mentorship can be key to long-term success.
I've tried to undo some of that thinking with people and just teach them there's another way of life.
What makes a recruitment business so desirable that no one wants to leave? In this engaging episode, Lysha Holmes chats with Louise Davey, the mastermind behind White Label Recruitment, to uncover her secret sauce for building a resilient and focused company. Louise, who's been in the game for 15 years, shares how she’s maintained a team where most members have been around for over four years—a rare feat in today's fast-paced world.
Louise talks about the importance of sticking to a niche—engineering and manufacturing—and how pivoting within those sectors has kept her business both flexible and stable. She dives into her strategy of hiring based on values rather than just commercial acumen, creating a culture where employees feel valued and motivated. Louise’s management style is all about empowering her team, ensuring they have a work-life balance that makes them want to stick around.
The episode also highlights the role of mentorship and coaching in Louise's journey. She credits business coach Nikki Coffin for helping her develop a forward-thinking approach that integrates personal well-being with professional success. Louise’s candid discussion offers plenty of takeaways for anyone looking to create a workplace where people are genuinely happy to come to work every day. If you’re curious about how to foster a supportive and enduring work environment, this episode is a must-listen.
What steps can you take today to ensure your team feels valued and inspired?