Stop Losing Great People: Retention, Remote Culture & Real Advocacy
In this powerful episode of RecTalk, live from IHR Manchester, Nitin Sharma dives deep into the human side of hiring with three powerhouse guests from Human Magic—Julie Randall, Erin Cullinan, and Shradha Sharma. You’ve heard enough about attracting top talent. But what happens once they’re through the door? This conversation flips the script, focusing on retention, employee engagement, and the magic of internal advocacy. Julie, Erin, and Shraddha unpack the urgent need to re-recruit your current employees and explore why remote work is both a gift and a challenge for modern workplace culture. We explore: Why only 21% of employees feel engaged at work—and what to do about it How social media and authentic employee content can fuel both retention and attraction Whether return-to-office mandates help or destroy trust Creative ideas for engaging call center and frontline workers The rising power of internal mobility and giving employees a second career act The truth about Gen Z: they’re not lazy—they’re laser-focused on authenticity How to build real culture without pizza Fridays and beanbags With candid talk, lived experience, and some bold truths about the disconnect between leadership and staff, this is a must-listen for every employer who thinks “culture” is solved with an office pool table. Who this episode is for: Heads of TA, HR, and People & Culture teams Employer branding & internal comms pros Recruitment agencies working with high-churn sectors Anyone struggling to keep their best people post-hire Meet the Guests: Julie Randall – Global Strategy Lead at Human Magic Erin Cullinan – Social Media Manager at Human Magic Shraddha Sharma – Talent Acquisition Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-randall-6b988a18/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-cullinan-07356b112/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shradhash/ Connect with Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/ Explore the full recruitment tech directory: www.rectools.io
