The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

Hosted by Bentley Lewis

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Jun 2026

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Work is the biggest investment you will EVER make in your life. The time you spend at work takes up most of your life! The Recruitment show podcast provides an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees, as well as exploring the impact of culture and leadership within the workplace. In each podcast offers professional knowledge, insights and advice on the biggest subjects in today's working industry, finding the work-life balance that's right for you. Visit bentleylewis.com for more information.

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June 12, 202613 min

Will AI Wipe Out The Working Class? The Future Of Jobs Explained

AI is changing the world of work faster than most people realise.From Elon Musk's prediction that work could become optional to LinkedIn's latest data on the fastest-growing jobs, the conversation is no longer about whether AI will change employment. It is about who benefits, who adapts, and who gets left behind.In this episode, Lewis explores:• Whether AI is really a threat to jobs• Why some professions are growing while others are shrinking• The rise of AI Engineers and Heads of AI• What workers can do to stay relevant• The biggest mistake job seekers are making right now• Why personal brand and visibility matter more than everIf you're trying to understand where the job market is heading and how to position yourself for the future, this episode is for you.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

June 5, 202610 min

AI Is Screening AI. Here's How To Still Get Hired

AI is changing hiring, but not always in the way people think.Candidates are using AI to write applications. Companies are using AI to screen them. As a result, more hiring decisions are being made before a recruiter or hiring manager ever sees the person behind the CV.In this episode, Lewis explores why traditional job applications are becoming less effective, particularly for experienced professionals, and what candidates can do to improve their visibility in an increasingly AI-driven hiring market.Topics discussed include:• How AI is being used in recruitment• Why job applications alone are no longer enough• The importance of LinkedIn visibility• Building relationships before you need a job• Why trusted referrals still matter• Practical ways to stand out in a crowded marketThe future of hiring will involve AI, but the best opportunities will still come down to trust, reputation and human judgement.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

June 3, 202639 min

The Unwritten Rules of Corporate Success

Most professionals believe promotions are earned through performance alone.In reality, career progression is influenced by a combination of performance, potential, visibility, relationships, and leadership capability.In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis Maleh sits down with Kelly McGinnis, President of Business Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore what separates those who continue to advance from those who remain stuck despite delivering strong results.They discuss:• Why performance alone doesn't guarantee promotion• What leaders look for when identifying future executives• The importance of peer relationships and internal networks• How to demonstrate leadership before you have the title• Career ownership and professional growth• Workplace complacency and staying relevant• AI adoption and the future of work• The widening gap between professionals who adapt and those who don'tA practical conversation on leadership, career progression, talent development, and what it really takes to succeed in today's workplace.----Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyamcginnisConnect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

May 29, 20267 min

Your Career Plan No Longer Works

Most people assume the original career plan they started with will eventually work out.But industries change. Technology changes. Markets change. And many professionals are realising the path they planned for no longer looks the same.In this episode I talk about career reinvention, adapting early, and why the people moving forward right now are often the ones willing to rethink their direction before they are forced to.I discuss:• Why career plans stop working• AI, uncertainty and changing industries• The importance of adapting early• Rebuilding momentum during career transitions• Why visibility and relationships matter more than ever• The danger of waiting too long to change direction• How professionals can position themselves for future opportunitiesA conversation about careers, reinvention, adaptability and navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

May 22, 20266 min

The Biggest Career Mistake People Make Before Joining a Company

Most people approach interviews the wrong way.They focus on getting the offer, not understanding whether they should actually join the company.In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares a different perspective on long interview processes, candidate experience, and why meeting more people before accepting a role may actually reduce career risk.Lewis discusses:• Why interview processes frustrate candidates• The real issue with long hiring processes• Why communication matters more than the number of stages• The hidden risks of joining the wrong company• Why senior professionals should meet more people before accepting an offer• The danger of relying on one sponsor inside an organisation• Why candidates should interview companies too• How relationships and culture shape career success long after the offer is signedA conversation about hiring, leadership, career decisions, and the risks most professionals overlook when changing jobs.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

May 21, 202622 min

AI Tokens, One-Person Companies & the Future of Work

AI is changing work faster than most people realise.In this episode, Lewis Maleh sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to explore what happens when AI stops being a tool and starts becoming part of the workforce itself.From token costs replacing salary discussions to the rise of one-person billion-dollar companies, this conversation looks at how AI is reshaping hiring, business models, SaaS, venture capital, and the future of professional work.They discuss:• Why AI “tokens” may become a major line item on company P&Ls• Jensen Huang’s comments on engineers and compute costs• Whether companies are truly saving money with AI agents• The coming disruption to SaaS pricing models• The rise of the “superworker” and one-person firms• Voice AI, recruiting automation, and AI-powered interviews• Why human relationships and trust still matter in leadership and hiring• The skills professionals need to stay relevant in the AI eraA wide-ranging conversation on technology, leadership, hiring, and where work may be heading next.---🌍 About Bentley Lewishttps://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow Us🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis

May 15, 202615 min

Why So Many People Aren’t Getting Interviews Anymore

Only 24% of people globally feel confident they have the skills needed for career advancement.In this episode I explore how AI is changing hiring, why many candidates are being filtered out before reaching a human, and what people need to do differently to stay visible and competitive in the modern job market.I break down the new reality of career growth, networking, LinkedIn visibility, AI-driven recruitment, and why simply being qualified is no longer enough.This episode covers:• Why AI is changing how people get discovered for jobs• The hidden reason many qualified candidates never get interviews• How recruiters and hiring managers actually search for talent today• Why networking and visibility matter more than ever• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to change careers• How to position yourself for leadership opportunities• Why staying informed is now a career advantage• The difference between authentic networking and transactional networkingThe workplace is changing faster than most people realise.The people who adapt early will have a major advantage.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

May 8, 20265 min

Why So Many People Have Quietly Checked Out At Work

Gallup’s latest workplace report found that only 20% of employees globally feel engaged at work.In this episode I explore what’s really driving workplace disengagement, why so many professionals feel disconnected from their jobs, and how AI, uncertainty, burnout, and career stagnation are reshaping the modern workforce.This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about meaning, motivation, leadership, and what happens when people quietly stop believing in the work they do.I also shares what he’s hearing directly from senior professionals across the market, why disengagement is becoming one of the biggest hidden risks in business, and what both employees and leaders need to think about moving forward.Topics covered:• Employee disengagement• Burnout and career stagnation• AI and the future of work• Leadership and workplace culture• Career growth and motivation• Hiring and talent trends• The hidden cost of people checking out at work🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

May 1, 20267 min

You’re Rejecting Your Best Hire (Without Realising It)

Are you rejecting your best hire without realising it?In this episode, I break down one of the most common hiring mistakes: using the CV as a decision, instead of a filter.Most candidates don’t tick every box on paper. But the best hires rarely do.I share how top hiring managers think differently — looking beyond keywords, brand names, and job descriptions to find real potential.In this episode:Why CVs are often used as a rejection toolThe “missing keyword” problemWhy ex-Google doesn’t mean what you thinkThe human traits that actually predict performanceWhy your hiring issue might be a thinking problem, not a talent problemIf you’re hiring right now, or planning to, this will change how you evaluate candidates.🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.----Connect with Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: https://bentleylewis.com

April 24, 20266 min

AI Leadership: Should CEOs Send AI Avatars to Meetings?

Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI avatar of himself — voice synced, visually cloned, and designed to attend one-on-one meetings on his behalf.But should leaders ever outsource their presence?In this episode, Lewis Maleh shares his perspective on the rise of AI leadership avatars, the risks of using AI to replace difficult conversations, and why human connection still matters more than ever in leadership.Lewis explores where AI genuinely helps CEOs become better leaders — from agents, analysis, and decision support — and where it becomes a dangerous leadership shortcut.Topics covered:• Why AI avatars could become a leadership trap• The real danger of outsourcing difficult conversations• Why the best leaders still show up in person• How AI agents can act like a “co-CEO”• Where Lewis uses Claude and AI tools inside Bentley Lewis• Why human trust still wins in executive leadershipIf you're leading teams, building a company, or navigating AI transformation, this episode is worth your time.----Connect with Lewis: linkedin.com/in/lmalehLearn more: bentleylewis.com