Future-proofing your SME recruitment strategy

fri nov 21st 2025

Webinars | Oct 16

How SMEs Can Attract and Keep the right People

November 21st

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Online

Recruiting and retaining the right people remains one of the biggest challenges for SMEs. In a competitive market shaped by skills shortages, shifting candidate expectations, and new models of flexible work, small business leaders must think strategically about how they attract, engage, and keep their talent.

This webinar brings together Lesley Gordon, Head of Partnerships and Operations at Talentheads, and Emma Cleary, Founder of FlexMatters, to share practical strategies for building people-focused organisations that lasts.

The session will explore how to:

Tackle SME recruitment challenges, from limited resources to employer branding.
Build a recruitment strategy rooted in values, culture, and long-term fit.
Retain great employees through development and workplace culture – not just with pay.

About our Speakers

Lesley Gordon Head of Partnerships and Operations, Talenthead

Lesley Gordon is a people and talent strategist passionate about creating inclusive, value-led recruitment strategies that drive meaningful impact. With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries – from professional services and engineering to SaaS and hospitality – she partners with organizations to design people-first solutions that align talent with purpose and performance.

Emma Cleary Director, Flexibility Matters

For the past 11 years’ Emma and FlexMatters have championed and advocated for flexible working (long before COVID!) As the South East’s experts in flexible working recruitment, consultation and implementation, Flex Matters partners with businesses who value their culture and see recruitment and flexible working as fundamental to growth and talent attraction.

Nick Proverbs Senior Operations Manager, University of Nottingham Business School

With over 15 years of experience in the education and consultancy sector, Nick specialises in strategic key account management – building, managing, and growing long-term partnerships while delivering tailored learning and development solutions that align with organisational goals. His consultative approach fosters consistent client engagement, high satisfaction, and measurable results.

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