Unmasking Inclusion – Jo Major on Diversity, Generational Shifts & Breaking the Mold in Recruitment

This week on RecTalk, we're live from the TEAM Conference 2025, and joining Nitin is none other than Jo Major, founder of Diversity in Recruitment and one of the loudest, proudest voices for inclusion in our industry.Jo gets real about the anxiety that comes with visibility, the persona she’s had to build to thrive in a male-dominated space, and why diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of future-proof recruitment. From navigating imposter syndrome to unlearning outdated sales methods, Jo takes us on a raw and inspiring journey through her experiences and vision.This episode dives deep into:The emotional toll and power of being a public voice for changeWhy "Jo Major" is more than a name—she’s a character built for impactIntergenerational differences in recruitment and how sales strategies must adaptThe urgency of embracing social selling and ditching the one-size-fits-all approachHow Gen Z and Alpha are redefining workplace norms—and what we can learn from themWe also chat about how technology, from LinkedIn to ChatGPT, is leveling the playing field, and why the recruitment industry needs to stop arguing about office space and start adapting to real change.Who this episode is for:Recruitment professionals and leaders ready to break the status quoDE&I champions looking for inspiration and strategyAnyone struggling with self-doubt while trying to make an impactBusiness owners navigating generational divides in their workforceListeners keen to understand modern sales through a diversity lens🔗 Connect with Jo Major:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomajordiversityinrecruitment/💬 Follow Nitin Sharma for more insightful convos with the industry’s most influential voices:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/🌐 Explore the recruitment tech space at: https://www.rectools.io#RecTalk #DiversityInRecruitment #Inclusion #JoMajor #TEAMConference2025 #RecruitmentTech #GenZWorkforce #SocialSelling #DEI #Leadership #RecruitmentIndustry #WomenInRecruitment #ImposterSyndrome #FutureOfWork