In this episode of Growth Bites, Jo talks to Amanda Capon, Chief People Officer at idverde UK with decades of experience shaping workplace culture and strategy.

Together, they unpack the real implications of AI and automation on work, beyond the buzzwords we’re seeing online every day. Amanda shares how she’s already using AI day-to-day, what the shift means for HR and people leaders and why it’s more about augmentation than elimination.

They explore the growing need for ethical guardrails, practical strategies for closing the human and technical skils gap and why reverse mentoring, career mosaics and flexible contracts could be the key to a stronger, more human workplace.

If you’re grappling with productivity, retention, tech adoption or the future shape of your team, this one’s essential!

What does a seasoned digital leader with experience at Boohoo, Missguided and now Glamira have to say about the realities of modern marketing?

Quite a lot and it’s just as relevant for recruitment leaders as it is for e-commerce brands.

In this episode, Duke shares his career journey and talks candidly about the impact of privacy regulations, the rise of AI, and why marketing fundamentals haven’t changed, even if the tools have.

He explains how brands can improve personalisation, deal with changing search behaviours, and balance creative ideas with commercial outcomes. There’s insight on segmentation, evolving attribution models, and how to stay relevant in a shifting digital landscape, without losing the human connection.

This one’s packed with experience and real-world lessons. Worth your ears if you care about smarter, more strategic marketing.

In this episode of Growth Bites, Jo sits down with Simon Malpas, Co-founder of TRS Media, to unpack the messy truth about recruitment advertising and what smart agencies are doing differently.

With over 20 years in the industry, including senior roles at Totaljobs and Jobsite, Simon now helps recruitment agencies take control of their job board spend. He shares why simply renewing last year’s contract is no longer good enough and how data-led health checks are helping teams spend less but get more.

If you’re a recruitment leader or marketer looking to optimise budgets, improve candidate quality and use your data better, this one’s for you!