In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Susan Mackay talk about the pros and cons or working from home.

With over a decade of experience leading major digital, mobile, and internet banking transformations. From steering large-scale agile programs to balancing life with three kids under two, Susan embodies the idea of “working to live, not living to work.”

As an early adopter of work from home Susan brings stories and insights to help explore this topic.

We dive into the ongoing debate around working from home, why some leaders resist it, productivity impacts, and how trust, adaptability, and company culture play a huge role. We also explore the genuine benefits of flexible work - improved work/life balance, reduced commute times, greater opportunities for people with disabilities and broader hiring potential.

All insights are delivered with the kind of humor that only H.I.R.E.D can bring.

Grab your favourite beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy the podcast.

In our previous episode we went deep on the impact of ghosting on job seekers.

In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Dean Ellis dive deep on the impacts of recruiters being ghosted. Both Trevor and Dean have deep experience in the recruiting industry, and it shows. Almost as much as their "people first" approach.

You can reach out to Dean on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanellis-rec4tech/ or at his company's website https://rec4tech.jobs/.

As the stories roll we get many useful tips and insights for job seekers. Trevor fires up (what's new??) and Dean provides plenty of laughs (and a Botox insight). Paul joins with questions, observations and also has a crack at keeping this show on track.

A joy to make and, I hope, a joy for you to listen to.

If you’re new to job seeking or have been at it for a while - engaging with recruiters, learning from other job seekers’ stories, or looking for employment insights - H.I.R.E.D is here to support you and the wider job seeker community. Our mission is to make job hunting a better, more positive experience for both job seekers and recruiters.

Come and join H.I.R.E.D as we help support your job seeking journey.

We love to hear from you - you can contact us on podcast.hired@google.com or by leaving a comment on the podcast.

Be kind to your self. We'll catch you soon for episode 5.

Some ghosts, like Casper, are friendly, helpful, and bring happiness.

Unfortunately, ghosting in recruitment is nothing like Casper.

It’s disrespectful, draining, and the opposite of making you feel happy and valued.

In this episode, Trevor, Paul, and special guest Stephen Holland discuss ghosting from a job seeker’s perspective. We explore why it happens and share positive behaviours and actions you can take in response.

We also announce an exciting new competition for our listeners.

Join us on H.I.R.E.D. and help us create a better experience for job seekers.

Together, we are stronger.