The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

This week at Davos, the warning was clear: the AI tsunami is no longer coming — it’s here.The IMF says 60% of jobs are now exposed to AI disruption. Amazon has just cut 16,000 corporate roles to “flatten” its organisation. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues we’re not losing jobs — we’re moving to a higher level of abstraction.In this episode, I break down the three biggest signals from this week that show the Great Flattening of work has begun — and what it actually means for your career in 2026.Why the IMF is calling AI a “tsunami” for the global workforceWhat Amazon’s latest layoffs reveal about the end of the manager layerHow Sam Altman’s vision of agent-driven work changes what skills matterPractical ways to future-proof your career in the Agentic AgeStory 1: The Davos Reality Check – why 60% of jobs are in the blast zoneStory 2: Amazon’s “Project Dawn” – flattening bureaucracy at scaleStory 3: Sam Altman’s roadmap – from doing work to directing agentsThe takeaway: How to stay relevant — and employed — as work is rewritten.🔗 Sources mentioned:WEF – Jobs of Tomorrow Report 2026Amazon Layoff Memo (Jan 28, 2026)Sam Altman – Davos Keynote--👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions

Everyone talks about the private jets and parties at Davos — but the real story is in the data.I went through the key reports released at the World Economic Forum so you don’t have to, and what’s emerging is a very different picture of the job market in 2026.This isn’t about hype anymore.It’s about flattened management, AI-driven job shifts, and a growing trust crisis inside organisations.In this video, I break down four major signals from Davos 2026 that will directly impact your career, your team, and how companies operate over the next few years.If you’re navigating your career, leading a team, or trying to understand where work is actually heading — this is essential context.--Resources Mentioned:WEF / LinkedIn Future of Work Report 2026: ttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/ai-has-already-added-1-3-million-new-jobs-according-to-linkedin-data/Edelman Trust Barometer 2026:https://www.edelman.com/trust/2026/trust-barometer:Mercer Global Talent Trends:https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-managers-have-more-direct-reports-after-great-flattening-2026-1--👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions

Only 24% of global workers feel confident about their career future, and AI is widening that gap faster than ever. This episode breaks down the real strategies that separate those left behind from those moving ahead: how to stay relevant as AI reshapes hiring, why visibility now outpaces performance, how to network authentically, what recruiters truly seek in 2026 and beyond, and why being better isn’t always enough to be chosen. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions

McKinsey just revealed they have 25,000 AI agents working alongside humans, while the construction industry faces its biggest labor shortage in history. The job market is splitting in two. In this video, I break down the latest LinkedIn and Business Insider reports to show you exactly where the jobs are going in 2026 and how to position yourself to survive the "Skills Earthquake."--👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions

The 2026 Talent Playbook: Private Equity is sitting on record "dry powder," but the biggest bottleneck isn't the money—it's the people.In this episode of The Recruitment Show, we sit down with Michael Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners and author of Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants. We break down why the "Culture of One" is the #1 killer of founder-led businesses and how to build a team that is "exit-ready."What you'll learn:The Human Diligence Shift: Why 2026 investors care more about your team than your EBITDA.The $500M Bottleneck: How to survive the transition from founder-led to professional-led.Multi-Lingual Leadership: Recruiting the "technical-to-commercial" bridge.Boardroom Secrets: Michael decodes the PE idioms every exec needs to know.---👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Michael Magliochetti🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-magliochetti-9905371/👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

The job market in January 2026 makes no sense.LinkedIn just published their Jobs on the Rise report showing 25 roles growing faster than anything else in the UK and America. Companies say they're hiring. Candidates are flooding the market. But almost nothing is connecting.In this week's episode, we break down three stories dominating the recruiting conversation right now:→ LinkedIn's data on the fastest-growing roles (and why 29.2% are hybrid despite the RTO push)→ The January hiring paradox: why recruiters are under pressure but candidates feel frozen out→ The "unicorn wishlist" problem killing hiring on both sidesIf you're trying to hire, looking for your next role, or just confused about what's happening in the labor market—this explains it all.--👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions

AI can make you faster and scale your work — but it can’t replace your voice. This episode dives into why AI‑written content is easy to spot, how authenticity drives real engagement, where AI is transforming recruiting, and why the human touch still matters more than ever. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

You can’t always control what happens — but you can control your response. This episode unpacks a simple four‑box framework showing how the same pressure or challenge can lead to completely different outcomes in careers, leadership, and life. Because your response shapes your result. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lee Bofkin🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-bofkin👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

If your career is a marathon, why are you training like it’s a sprint? In this episode, we explore how elite performers sustain success — from health and recovery to daily habits, discipline, and long‑term awareness. Because burnout doesn’t build legacy — endurance does. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

The real debate isn’t remote vs office—it’s about what truly drives teams to excel. In this episode, we unpack how ambition clashes with comfort, why clarity beats entitlement, and what trust, ownership, and “batteries included” mindsets mean for leaders who want to build teams that last. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

The rules of success are changing—degrees no longer guarantee it. In this episode, we unpack what really matters now: avoiding the debt trap, finding future-proof skills, and building a career that actually lasts. --👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lee Bofkin🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-bofkin👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

The "Career Ladder" isn't broken. You’re just climbing it wrong.For decades, the advice was static: Get the degree, wait your turn, get the promotion. But in 2025, with entry-level roles down 29% and AI compressing the middle management layer, "waiting your turn" is a failed strategy.In this episode, I sit down with Lee Bofkin (Co-Founder & CEO of Global Street Art) to discuss what actually works. When the external system is chaotic, your internal habits are the only thing you can control.We break down why you don't need more years on your CV, but rather the ability to solve problems without a playbook, focus deeply amidst the noise, and unlearn/relearn skills continually.--👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lee Bofkin🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-bofkin👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

In this end of year special, I sit down with Glenn Martin for a raw, no-nonsense download of the last 12 months. We aren’t just looking back; we’re dissecting the damage and mapping out the only strategy that will work in 2026.----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

You lost the job. Your key supporter left. The market changed overnight. What do you do when your conditions for success suddenly vanish? You pivot. It’s time to stop clinging to a plan that no longer works. A career pivot, whether forced by a layoff or necessary change, is a massive shock. But your power isn't in resisting it, it's in how you rebuild. Here are three non-negotiable steps to help you move forward.----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

Most people don’t actually listen.They just wait for their turn to speak.In this episode, we break down why real conversation is becoming a lost skill — and how you can build meaningful, high-impact communication in a world dominated by screens, short attention spans, and constant noise.----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

Are you working hard but wondering if you'll last? In this episode, we dive into the 2026 leadership playbook—what actually builds stamina, prevents burnout, and creates longevity in high-pressure careers. Lewis Maleh sits down with Matthew McLoughlin, C-Suite Exec in Asset Management, to discuss real strategies for executive wellness. From Whoop data insights to starting your fitness journey during the busiest seasons of your career, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for leaders and aspiring professionals. What You'll Learn:✅ Why 91% of UK workers report extreme stress levels—and how top executives protect themselves from burnout✅ How to use Whoop and wearable data to optimize recovery, sleep, and cognitive performance✅ Building stamina when your calendar is packed with board meetings and strategic sessions✅ Starting a fitness journey that actually sticks (even if you've failed before)✅ The connection between exercise, nutrition, sleep, and leadership effectiveness✅ Longevity strategies for 2026 and beyond----Show Notes | Connect with Matthew McLoughlin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mcloughlin-8b5a3ab/----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions: info@bentleylewis.com

79% of candidates now research a company’s culture — and the people who work there — before they even consider applying.In this episode, Lewis Maleh and Leo Harrison dive deep into why personal branding, online presence, and authentic content are becoming essential for both hiring and career growth.You’ll learn:💡 Why recruitment has become a marketing function📱 How personal brands influence employer brands🚀 Why authentic, low-production content outperforms corporate posts👀 Why candidates check hiring managers' profiles before applying🤝 How engagement creates opportunities long before interviews🏢 Why companies need to empower their leaders to show up onlineThis conversation will help you understand what today’s talent really looks for — and how leaders and teams can build trust through transparency.------👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

Global hiring is tougher than ever — and the skills you bring now make or break your chances of landing the right role.Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or experienced professional, understanding where the job market is heading (and how education and skills can empower you) is vital to future-proof your career.In this video, Lewis Maleh breaks down key insights from LinkedIn’s latest State of the Labor Market report:📉 Why hiring has slowed across most major economies🎓 How graduates and entry-level job seekers are being hit hardest🤖 The new wave of AI-driven roles emerging in 2025💼 What top employers are actually looking for nowYou’ll also hear actionable steps on how to stand out — no matter what the economy looks like.Credit: Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics (Americas) at LinkedIn----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis🌍 https://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questionsinfo@bentleylewis.com

Conversation is becoming a lost art.We’re surrounded by messages, notifications, and endless screens...but fewer real conversations. The kind where you listen, build on someone’s ideas, and create something new together.Lewis Maleh and Lee Bofkin discuss, real connection comes from curiosity, empathy, and presence...skills that can’t be automated.----👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewis:https://bentleylewis.com➡️ Follow on our socials:https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions:info@bentleylewis.com

I'm joined by AI board advisor Henry Platten as we unpack the seismic shifts happening in the job market right now. We’re diving into agentic browsers like OpenAI’s Atlas and Perplexity’s Commet, exploring how they could replace traditional productivity tools, new AI jobs, and the opportunities in the Middle East. Whether you hire, lead, or looking for your next role, this episode will give you the stats, stories, and strategies you need.----Show Notes | Connect with Henry Platten:https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryplatten-ai-board-advisor/👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh📌 About Bentley Lewishttps://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow on our socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & Questions: info@bentleylewis.com