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A Fresh Perspective on Business isn’t just another business podcast - it’s a bold, energetic take on recruitment, workplace culture, and everything in between!
Hosted by the dynamic Fresh Perspective team, we dive into topics that truly matter, from hiring strategies and employer branding to mental health in the workplace, employee benefits, and team well-being.
Expect insightful discussions, expert recruitment tips, and no-nonsense advice on how to attract, hire, and retain the best talent - plus plenty of laughs along the way!
We don’t just talk ship, though. With marathon training, house renovations, best places for dog walks, and even the occasional recruitment story, there’s never a dull moment.
If you're a business owner, leader, or HR professional looking for Fresh ideas on recruitment, retention, and workplace happiness, this is the podcast for you!
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In this episode of Fresh Perspective On Business, Vicky is joined by Dave Liggins, Head of Procurement & Business Initiatives at Serconnect Ltd, for a brilliant conversation all about the power of people and relationships in business. Dave brings a wealth of experience in procurement, leadership, and team development, and together they explore how building trusted relationships with teams, clients, and suppliers can make all the difference to success. The pair discuss the importance of co...
Christmas might be the season of mince pies, mulled wine, and festive chaos but it’s also one of the most important times of the year to think about recruitment! In this episode, Vicky sits down with Emily Leyland, co-founder of Fresh Perspective Resourcing to explore why businesses should never hit pause on hiring over the holidays. Together they chat about why candidates still look for new opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, how notice periods can impact your hiring proces...
We’ve got a brilliant episode lined up for you today! Especially if you’ve ever been curious about the world of sales, what makes it tick, and why it sometimes gets such a bad reputation. Joining Laura, MD at Fresh Perspective Resourcing is Steve Sorah, Sales & Marketing Director at Trident Utilities, who brings over 20 years of experience in the utilities sector, working across both consultancy and supplier businesses. Steve shares his wealth of knowledge on not just the industry...
In this episode of the Fresh Perspective on Business podcast, we’re diving into the world of health and wellbeing and how it impacts not just your personal life, but your work, your business, and your team! Joining Vicky is Emily Sealey, who spent 18 years working in banking before making the bold move to follow her passion and retrain as a personal trainer over 8 years ago. Now part of the YOLO Wellbeing team, Emily champions a holistic and sustainable approach to fitness and lif...
Marketing has changed a lot over the past 20 years, from the early days of SEO to today’s AI-driven landscape and businesses everywhere are trying to keep up. But what does this evolution really mean, and how can you use AI without losing the all-important human touch? In this episode, Laura is joined by Tom Smith from Complete, a digital agency with two decades of experience helping businesses locally, nationally, and internationally. Together they explore how marketing has evolved, the role...
Vicky is joined by the unstoppable Tony Greenwood to tackle a surprisingly common issue in business… a total lack of sales goals! Yep, some people are winging it without any targets at all. In this episode, they dive into: When to bring in sales support (spoiler: probably sooner than you think)What really holds businesses back from growingHow to set meaningful sales targets and goals that actually drive resultsWhy sharing company goals with your sales team helps them see the bigger picture an...
When is the right time to bring in a Marketing Director? In this episode, Vicky is joined by the brilliant Tracy Heatley – Chartered Marketer, award-winning AI and marketing strategist, and the force behind Better Marketing. Together, they explore the moment many business owners face: when DIY marketing just isn’t enough and it’s time for strategic leadership – whether that’s in-house or outsourced. Tracy shares expert insights from over 25 years in the industry, highlighting the signs that y...
In this episode of the Fresh Perspective on Business podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Jenny Cook - someone who’s passionate about challenging the status quo in HR, recruitment, and the wider world of work. We kick things off with a well-deserved congratulations, as Jenny recently won the 2025 Freshies Shining Star Award - the only award that’s decided by the Fresh team themselves. She shares how it felt to hear her name announced and what the recognition means to her. From there, we exp...
We’re back after a short break and what a reason to pause! Last week we were fully immersed in making The Freshies the best one yet (spoiler: it was epic). But now it’s business as usual, and today’s episode is a cracker. We’re joined by the brilliant Paula Cohen, founder of Taylory, who’s celebrating nearly a decade of empowering businesses through coaching. Paula’s been part of our Fresh journey since 2017, helping us make big decisions - including hiring our very first team member! In this...
In this episode of A Fresh Perspective on Business, Laura welcomes Vicky Taylor - Operations Manager at Fresh Perspective Resourcing and a true champion of career progression and personal growth. They dive into everything from how to ask for a pay rise and tips for landing a promotion, to the vital role of employer branding in attracting and retaining top talent. Vicky shares inspiring insights on the importance of believing in yourself, backing your ambitions, and why promoting from within ...
Laura was joined by mental health & wellbeing guru Dave Scholes in this episode of A Fresh Perspective on Business, for insightful & thought-provoking convo about listening to, valuing & really seeing people. We explore what your team really want from you as an employer, the impact that prioritising mental health will have on your business and the small tweaks you can make to arm your people with the tools they need to look after each other – the ripple effect. Dave shares his tho...
In this episode of A Fresh Perspective on Business, Laura & Vicky were joined by fitness and hiking influencer Ruby Allen for a powerful chat on pushing past limits, both in life and in business. We explore what it takes to run a successful business while juggling personal goals like marathons, The Drop, and various Three Peaks challenges — and how these physical wins help build the confidence, clarity, and resilience that’s needed in the business world. Ruby shares her take on: Th...
We’re back and buzzing for Season 2 of a Fresh Perspective on Business podcast! After a short break to regroup and reflect, we’ve taken on your feedback, refreshed the format, and added a juicy new layer to the podcast – interviews with some of the North West’s finest entrepreneurs and business minds. 🙌 In this episode, we kick things off with a proper intro into what you can expect this season. We’re diving deeper into the world of business and recruitment, bringing honest chats, big laughs,...
Have you ever had a 1 star review? If you had, you probably know how much it can hurt! It’s inevitable it’s going to happen at some point, not everyone is going to like what you offer. It’s what you do off the back of these reviews that sets you apart from your competition…And that’s exactly what Fresh have done after receiving our first one! Join Vicky and Tony in this weeks podcast booth to discuss the importance of a good Google review… How we managed to get 258 5 star reviews… And the pos...
Can running really improve your brain health and help you be more successful in business? Health and wellbeing are hot topics at the moment, more so than they ever have been before, especially when it comes to business, entrepreneurship and running teams. Running a business is TOUGH, there’s little point fluffing that up, with incredible highs but many, unexpected and sometimes crushing lows. MDs, entrepreneurs, CEO's and leaders are researching supplements, the latest superfood and diets all...
You are more powerful than you realise! 💪 Your thoughts really can change the way you feel, behave and respond to situations… Today in this look back episode... Loz and Vick talk to you about the law of attraction, manifestation and basically being positive and optimistic! Some folk might think it’s a load of pink and fluffy ship, but we think they’re wrong! 😂 It’s okay to sit with your feelings when things go wrong, we’re advocates at Fresh of dealing with the situation in hand and not just ...
Flexible working feels pretty normal these days, especially since covid. Employees have realised they can do their jobs from anywhere, and businesses that embrace flexibility see better retention, engagement, and productivity But what does flexible working actually mean, and how can it be successfully implemented? Tony and Vicky are back on the podcast today to talk about how flexible working looks different to different people and the positive benefits of it! Plus we’ll be busting s...
Let’s face it, nobody likes having difficult conversations but avoiding them can do more harm than good. Whether it’s giving constructive feedback, addressing underperformance, or resolving a conflict, these discussions are essential to maintaining a healthy, productive workplace. Laura and Vicky are back on the podcast to share what they’ve learnt through lots of practice and training… About how to tackle tough conversations with confidence and compassion… And ensuring positive outcomes ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 We’ve all completed our first week back at work after the Christmas break, and how have we found it? If you’re anything like us, it may have been a bit of a struggle 😂 Those Early morning get ups 😴 And has anyone else forget how to do their job after two weeks off?! It’s all a shock to the system! But don’t worry! Tony and Vicky are back to share some tips and advice on how to tackle January, and get you and your team back int...
We hope you’re enjoying the festive period! But believe it or not, recruitment doesn’t stop for Christmas! Now is the prime time to be posting your job adverts, to snap up the best talent! So we’re here with some top tips for writing your job adverts, not just at Christmas, but all year round! Laura and Vicky are back in the podcast booth, donning their tinsel and Santa hats to make sure you’re getting the most out of your job adverts including: 🎄 Using a candidate-friendly job title and...
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