Lysha Holmes
Lysha Holmes
EP312: Mel Knight & Naomi Hewitt, Action Potential Performance - Future-Proofing Recruitment
EP312: Mel Knight & Naomi Hewitt, Action Potential Performance - Future-Proofing Recruitment
EP312: Mel Knight & Naomi Hewitt, Action Potential Performance - Future-Proofing Recruitment
Monday 23rd February 2026
Join Mel Knight & Naomi Hewitt as they discuss investing in recruitment's future and the impact of Gen Z's communication habits.
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Episode Overview
- Investing in trainees is crucial for long-term business growth.
- Gen Z's communication style is reshaping recruitment practices.
- Short-term thinking can hinder future success.
- Leadership development requires self-awareness and continuous learning.
- Hybrid working models offer both challenges and opportunities.
Usually the best billers tend to be pretty horrendous managers because the thing that makes you so great at your job is the laser focus.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast features Lysha Holmes chatting with Mel Knight and Naomi Hewitt, the dynamic duo behind Action Potential Performance. They tackle the pressing question of whether the recruitment industry is investing enough in its people. With backgrounds in neuroscience and behavioural science, Mel and Naomi share their insights on the decline in trainee hiring and the over-reliance on experienced billers.
They discuss how Gen Z's communication habits are reshaping the recruitment landscape and why short-term thinking might be stunting business growth. The conversation dives into the impact of COVID-19 on recruitment, hybrid working models, and the importance of investing in leadership development. Mel and Naomi argue that nurturing trainees is essential for future-proofing the industry, even if it means a temporary hit to the bottom line.
They also explore the challenges of leadership, emphasising the need for self-awareness and continuous learning. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recruitment, whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team. It’s packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of adaptability and investment in people. Are you ready to rethink your approach to recruitment and leadership? Tune in to gain fresh perspectives from two industry experts.