The Employment Edge Podcast

“It’s about selecting candidates based on their skills and their potential” - Levelling Up Through LinkedIn with Rebecca Schnauffer, Global Head of Strategic Clients, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

Welcome to episode four of the Employment Edge podcast, brought to you by Barrington Hibbert Associates. In this episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Rebecca Schnauffer, Global Head of Strategic Clients, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn!
 
In this episode, Rebecca (Becky) shares valuable insights into maximising skills and keeping career momentum during difficult economic periods. 
 
She highlights the importance of skills-based hiring and upskilling for both individuals and organisations, while also providing practical advice for professionals looking to leverage LinkedIn to showcase skills, build networks, and stay adaptable in a changing job market. 
 
Host Michael Barrington-Hibbert Founder and CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, discusses with Becky in-demand skills, case studies of companies embracing skills-first hiring, and tips for maintaining a career trajectory in challenging times through resilience and openness to change. 
 
If you're looking for valuable insights on gaining a competitive edge in your career, this Employment Edge episode is a must-listen!

Powering up your Personal Brand with Sharnette Okias, Partner and Head of the Global Diversity Practice at Barrington Hibbert Associates

Welcome to episode three of the Employment Edge podcast, brought to you by Barrington Hibbert Associates. In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by the exceptional Sharnette Okias (Formerly Donacien), Partner and Head of the Global Diversity Practice here at Barrington Hibbert Associates.
 
Hosted by Michael Barrington Hibbert, Founder and CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, Sharnette will be sharing her knowledge of resilience, career pivoting and building the skills you need to progress professionally, even during challenging times.
 
Oh! And as with all our guests, we will be finding out what her go-to breakfast meal was this morning…
 
Sharnette began her Barrington Hibbert Associates journey as a Senior Associate at our Amsterdam consulting practice in 2021. Since then, she has gone on to lead our Global Diversity Practice based in New York - not too shabby if you ask us! 
 
Prior to joining Barrington Hibbert Associates, Sharnette started her career in Financial Services as a qualified Accountant and Insolvency Practitioner with experience in managing cross-functional multidisciplinary teams. 
 
However, after pivoting into coaching, her focus has shifted to working with corporate organisations to nurture, promote, and retain diverse and underrepresented talents through tailored coaching and leadership programmes.
 
Sharnette’s role at Barrington Hibbert Associates consists of partnering with companies primarily helping them to develop initiatives to support their DE&I priorities. She also coaches senior leaders to assist them in defining their company culture, in addition to what culture they aspire to have.
 
In this episode, Sharnette will also be discussing workplace changes and employee expectations during a tight labour market, career development for black women in leadership roles, and the importance of personal branding, connectivity and personal development for career growth.
 
If you’re seeking invaluable insights into how to give yourself an Employment Edge through your network and connections - this episode is a must-listen!

“LinkedIn is mission critical for anyone who is interested in their career” - The Power of Social Media with James Saward-Anderson, Co-founder of Social Tree Global and CTO & Co-Founder of Brain Dump

Welcome to the second instalment Employment Edge podcast, brought to you by Barrington Hibbert Associates. We’re delighted to be joined by the insightful James Saward-Anderson, Co-founder of Social Tree Global and CTO and Co-Founder of Brain Dump!
 
Hosted by Michael Barrington Hibbert, Founder and CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, James shares everything you could ever need to know about unlocking the power of LinkedIn within your Financial Services career.
 
An expert in all things social media and tech, James is the co-founder of not one, but two brilliant businesses.
 
The first of these is Social Tree Global, an award-winning world-leading agency that specialises in creating practical, impactful LinkedIn solutions for firms within the corporate space. With over a decade's worth of experience, Global Tree Social boasts a global client roster of the world's top brands across finance, blockchain and technology.
The second is Brain Dump, an AI start-up touted to be revolutionising business communication. As of September 2023, Brain Dump has been selected to join the inaugural Barclays Black Venture Growth Programme, a moment James has described as being an “immense pride for the entire Brain Dump team… We are brimming with excitement for the journey ahead.”
 
In this episode, James explores just how important having a strong LinkedIn profile and personal brand is in today's competitive job market. 
As well as taking a deep dive into using LinkedIn for networking and career advancement, you can expect to discover tips for differentiating yourself including how to develop a compelling, unique narrative that attracts opportunity, and how authenticity and real career skills alongside a strong digital profile can help you to stand out in challenging economic times.
 
A perfect listen for both those new to social media or anyone seeking inspiration to reignite their presence - we’re grateful to James for sharing his invaluable advice on using LinkedIn strategically to enhance employability!

“Why my network has been the conduit to finding a new role” - Rising through Relationships with Amanda Rajkumar, Former CHRO of Adidas

Welcome to the first episode Employment Edge podcast, brought to you by Barrington Hibbert Associates. We’re delighted to be joined by the incredible Amanda Rajkumar, former Chief Human Resources Officer at Adidas.
 
Hosted by Michael Barrington Hibbert, Founder and CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, Amanda graciously shares her knowledge, wisdom and insights gained from her remarkable career so far - as well as what she had for breakfast that morning!
 
Some background on Amanda - after spending 28 years of her career within the investment banking sector, three years ago she made the pivot into the sporting goods industry, joining the Executive Board as Chief Human Resources Officer at Adidas. 
 
Tasked with the feat of resetting where HR sits, professionalising the organisation and also making sure DE&I is embedded into everything Adidas does, Amanda relished the challenge of bringing everything she had learned in her career so far, into a new environment.
 
Impressively, Amanda has never applied for a job - all of the roles she’s held have been down to her network, which she has actively maintained and nurtured over the years.
 
From the importance of developing good workplace relationships to practical tips to grow and maintain connections: Amanda explains how she has built her network over the years, such as by using social media; being intentional about identifying people who could help and mentor her; and volunteering for workplace projects.
 
If you’re looking for insights into how to give yourself an Employment Edge through your network and connections - this is the episode for you!
 
At the time of recording, it was Amanda’s last day at Adidas. She’s enjoying a break over the summer, and as she says - the world is her oyster. We’re looking forward to seeing what challenge Amanda takes on next!
 
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The Employment Edge - Coming Soon...

Hello and welcome to The Employment Edge, the podcast that provides you with the power to persevere and get ahead of the career game - brought to you by Barrington Hibbert Associates.
 
This podcast is hosted by Michael Barrington Hibbert, the founder and CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates.
 
Barrington Hibbert Associates is an executive search and advisory firm specialising in financial sector recruitment, retention and diversity, who partner with people and organisations who seek to maximise the power of difference for the sake of people, performance, profit, and purpose.
 
Each episode will feature an esteemed leader from the worlds of finance and tech, to hear their timeless teaching on career resilience in tough times.
 
From practical pointers on leveraging the power of personal brand to resetting your resilience; the goal is to equip you with invaluable information, tools and insights when it comes to employability.
 
Taking a realistic approach to the challenging economic situation within the UK, we also want to reassure that there are practical steps that can be taken to have an Employment Edge, no matter the market conditions.
 
It’s the perfect podcast to fuel your personal development this summer - whether you’re relaxing on the beach, walking the dog, or simply spending some time developing your employment edge! 
 
With the first episodes launching soon, be sure to subscribe now wherever you enjoy your podcasts.