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Engage Care Talent

by Engage Care Talent

Welcome to the podcast that tackles the care talent crisis one conversation at a time. Listen to leaders, managers and specialists about how to attract and retain care talent. There simply isn't enough care talent to serve the health of the nation. Finding the best ways to attract and engage care talent is a big part of the solution. The answers come from all levels and corners of the care sector. That's what Engage Care Talent is all about.We're a podcast that brings the very best opinions, stories and advice to leaders, managers and specialists.We share opinions and experiences

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Episodes

  1. Hiring the Next Generation of Talent | King's Trust + Salutem Care & Education | Engage Care Talent

    Social care has a workforce problem. The experienced talent pool is shrinking and yet thousands of motivated young people are applying for roles and hearing nothing back. Something has to change.In this episode of Engage Care Talent, Chris and Rowan are joined by Kirstie Jones, Chief People…

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  2. Stop Overlooking This Talent Pool: Inclusive Recruitment with | Roy Imeson RNIB

    In this episode of Engage Care Talent, hosts Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down with Roy Imeson - RNIB's Visibly Better Employer | Employment Advisor - to discuss one of the UK's most overlooked talent pools - blind and partially sighted workers. Key Topics Covered: 🔍 The shocking...

  3. National Lived Experience Awards: Celebrating Real Impact in Healthcare [Raf Hamaizia - Cygnet]

    What happens when hundreds of people from across the UK - service users, support workers, nurses, and chief executives - come together to celebrate recovery and lived experience? Something truly special.In this episode, Raf Hamaizia (Group Expert by Experience Lead at Cygnet) tells us about the…

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  4. The Meeting | Building Engage Care Talent | Documentary Ep.3

    Attracting, engaging, and retaining talent in health and social care isn’t easy — but it’s possible when people come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and take action.In Episode 3 of our Engage Care Talent documentary – The Meeting, Chris Le’cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down in the...

  5. The Run: Taking Action on the Care Talent Crisis | Ep 2 - Engage Care Talent Documentary |

    Attracting and retaining talent in health and social care can feel like a marathon. But with the right mindset, confidence, and the willingness to take steps, it can be done.In Episode 2 of the Engage Care Talent documentary - The Run - Rowan Marriott and Chris Le'cand-Harwood head out for an…

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  6. The Real Impact of Smart Workforce Management: Cygnet x Temployer Case Study | Engage Care Talent

    Ready to implement new workforce technology but worried about getting it right? We dive deep into the topic in part 2 of our 2-part series with Temployer - the flexible workforce management platform. It’s another great episode on Engage Care Talent - we’re solving the care talent crisis one...

  7. Tackling Healthcare's Talent Crisis | Engage Care Talent Documentary Ep1

    Go behind the scenes with founders Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott as they spend time together recording the Engage Care Talent documentary. Over dinner, they share the why and what behind the mission of the Engage Care Talent - the place talk and learn about attracting, engaging and...

  8. How Tech Solutions Are Revolutionising Healthcare Workforce Management | Temployer

    Healthcare organisations are struggling with staffing complexities and skyrocketing agency costs. In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we dive deep into how innovative tech solutions are transforming workforce management in healthcare. It was great to get Ben Benhafsi from Temployer into the...

  9. Beyond the Podcast: Why Engage Care Talent is Taking Events Live

    In this Engage Care Talent Mini episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our biggest expansion yet - taking Engage Care Talent from podcast conversations to real-world events. What you'll discover:• Why we're moving beyond just podcasting to build genuine community• The relief care…

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  10. Start Future-Proofing Your Healthcare Workforce | Engage Care Talent shorts

    The healthcare sector needs future proofing - and some organisations are breaking the cycle. Instead of constantly firefighting workforce challenges, they're building sustainable, future-ready teams. We were in the studio recently recording an episode all about workforce management technology.…

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  11. What's happening on Engage Care Talent? Look back. Look forward.

    There's been a lot going on at Engage Care Talent these past few months, and we have a catalogue of nearly 20 episodes for you to feast on!Chris and Row take some time out in their studios to look back at the most recent episodes that have landed on the podcast that's all about tackling the care...

  12. Health & Social Care Recruitment in 2025: Economic Insights with Julius Probst

    It’s important to channel our inner economist regularly - it’s important to understand the climate that your organisation works in, especially when it comes to health and social care. In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we dive deep into the UK's economic landscape with Julius Probst, European...

  13. How to run a successful Resourcing Team, with Ben Hopewell - Head of Resourcing at Cygnet

    How do you run a successful Resourcing Team? Being a Resourcing Leader is a key function in Human Resources. And it has a fundamental impact on attracting and retaining talent. The role has its challenges, especially when you're hiring and onboarding thousands of people across mental health...

  14. What are the Government's Plans for the NHS?

    In this episode of Engage Care Talent, we explore the upcoming changes to the NHS. Labour has announced its largest NHS funding increase since 2010 (outside of COVID) with a £22.6 billion cash injection. Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott discuss the highly anticipated ten-year NHS plan…

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  15. Why People REALLY Leave Their Jobs (and Why They Stay) | Maureen Brown Interview

    In this episode of Engage Care Talent, hosts Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down with Maureen "Mo" Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of MI-Say, to uncover the truth about employee retention. MI-Say is an employee listening platform that helps organisations understand and act on employee...

  16. How to lead teams and retain talent in health and social care

    Attracting the right people into health and social care is crucial, and retaining them is just as important. Poor leadership and people management can be devastating for an organization, especially affecting those who depend on its services. This becomes even more critical when caring for others....

  17. Debunking Leadership Myths with Sean Hagger

    If you have a people problem, you have a leadership problem. Work overload, stress, frustration, and lack of motivation—these are all issues organisations tend to place on their staff's shoulders. In reality, the responsibility lies with leadership. In this episode of Engage Care Talent, Chris...

  18. The NHS Report: What it means for attracting & retaining staff

    🏥 Join us for another insightful episode of Engage Care Talent as Dean Malpass returns to unpack the NHS Report and discuss the government's plans for the next 12-18 months. With the first Labour government in 14 years taking the helm, we dive deep into their quick response through the NHS…

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  19. Getting your Talent Acquisition Technology Right, with Matt Alder [Recruiting Future]

    How do you ensure you're providing the best candidate experience when it comes to attracting and retaining the right talent? Technology is the answer but only when done well. We managed to get Matt Alder on Engage Care Talent - he's a big authority when it comes to technology and talent...

  20. Health Care Innovators: The Surprising Truth About Recruitment Success, with Mark Williamson at Willing Care Recruitment

    What does it take to attract the right talent in health care? The secret behind successful recruitment is simple but it's not always easy to do. But we have the answer here for you in this episode of Engage Care Talent. We chat with Mark Williamson, a Founder and Director at Willing Care...

  21. Healthcare innovators - Raf's story: Changing mental health care with lived experience

    What does it take to change mental health care? And be a true innovator? In our healthcare innovators episode, we chat with Raf Hamaizia, Mental Health Campaigner & Group Expert By Experience Lead at Cygnet Health Care. Raf and his team work with service users to help influence the care they're...

  22. If I was PM! Dean's 5 Key Healthcare Pledge - Election Special!

    It's election time! And the words "If I was Prime Minister" ring around the airwaves! So we set the challenge to Dean Malpass, The Healthcare Expert, to give us his 5 Key Healthcare Pledges to the nation. Dean's founder of The Healthcare Expert and a consultant with vast experience in nursing and...

  23. Do you want to solve the care talent crisis?

    Episode 5 of Engage Care Talent moves out of the studio an online. Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott [founders and hosts of Engage Care Talent] catch up to look back at the people we've spoken to so far. And they talk about topics for future episodes. Solving the care talent crisis isn't...

  24. 10 factors for successful employer brand management

    The care sector is in crisis. Supply vs. the demand in talent for the health and social care sector is unbalanced, and it’s causing a ripple effect. Take the NHS for example: Predictions indicate a potential shortfall of between 260,000 and 360,000 staff by 2036/37 if current trends continue...

  25. This is how to make an impact in health and social care

    In the next episode of Engage Care Talent, we chatted with Clive Meyers, Director, EMEA & APAC Public Sector Strategy at Indeed. How do you find innovative ways to make an impact in health and social care? Clive was on stage at RecFest in 2023 talking about the national campaign him and his team…

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  26. The economy's impact on health and social care recruitment

    The UK economy impacts every aspect of society, particularly health and social care. So if you're in the business of attracting and retaining talent in health and social care then this is the episode for you. We chat with Julius Probst - European labor economist at Appcast. Julius shares valuable...

  27. Welcome to Engage Care Talent! Solving the care talent crisis one conversation at a time!

    There simply isn't enough care talent to serve the health of the nation. Finding the best ways to attract and engage care talent is a big part of the solution. The answers come from all levels and corners of the care sector. That's what Engage Care Talent is all about. We're a podcast that brings...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the podcast that tackles the care talent crisis one conversation at a time. Listen to leaders, managers and specialists about how to attract and retain care talent. There simply isn't enough care talent to serve the health of the nation. Finding the best ways to attract and engage care talent is a big part of the solution. The answers come from all levels and corners of the care sector. That's what Engage Care Talent is all about.We're a podcast that brings the very best opinions, stories and advice to leaders, managers and specialists.We share opinions and experiences

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Welcome to the podcast that tackles the care talent crisis one conversation at a time. Listen to leaders, managers and specialists about how to attract and retain care talent. There simply isn't enough care talent to serve the health of the nation. Finding the best ways to attract and engage care...

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