In this episode of Recruiting Alchemy, Andy Simpson sits down with Dan Taylor, a veteran recruitment leader and current Director at Morgan Hunt. Dan shares his fascinating journey from the coal-delivery towns of Lancashire to leading high-performing teams across the UK public sector.They dive deep into what it takes to succeed in recruitment, the challenges of leading through downturns, how AI and technology are reshaping the recruitment landscape, and why the public sector requires a different approach than the private sector.From reflections on being the outsider as a kid, to building billion-pound partnerships in the public sector. This episode is packed with valuable insights for recruiters, leaders, and anyone navigating career growth in uncertain times.🎙 Key Topics:🔹 Why high-performing teams start with values 🔹 The shift from large corporates to boutique agility 🔹 Public sector recruitment vs. private sector 🔹 Managing redundancies, growth, and resilience 🔹 Leveraging AI, offshoring, and automation in recruitmentShow Notes & Timestamps[00:00] – Introduction & Early LifeDan’s roots in Lancashire and early transitionsHow culture shock and cricket shaped his communication skills[07:00] – From Bands to Banks: The Path to RecruitmentStarting out at TSB and finding his pathHow a chance opportunity led to a career at Montrose and Hayes[14:00] – Big Wins, Burnout & Becoming a LeaderThe high-pressure world of high-volume temp placementsGrowing into leadership and building successful teams[18:00] – Fixing Broken BusinessesThe traits of underperforming teamsWhy mindset and culture are everything in turnarounds[23:00] – The Hayes Exit & the Rise of Boutique AgenciesLeaving corporate rigidity for boutique flexibilityJoining Morgan Hunt and rediscovering purpose[27:00] – Public Sector Strategy & GrowthNavigating frameworks, funding cycles, and politicsFinding success in niches and adapting with agility[34:00] – AI, Automation & the Consultant's FutureWhat technology is (and isn’t) changing in recruitmentOffshoring, CRM shifts, and freeing up consultants to do better work[42:00] – The Vision for Morgan HuntWhy staying focused beats global expansionCommitment to service, delivery, and making a difference[45:00] – Final Thoughts & Looking AheadGreen shoots, cautious optimism, and the future of public sector hiringWhy recruiters still matter more than ever

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