Friday Takeaway

Our latest Friday Takeaway ‘hot take’ for 2025. We explore effective ways to align recruitment with the demands of emerging roles in the creative industries. Contact me for more support building your future ready teams.

As digital experiences evolve, so do job roles in the creative sector. Positions like Community Manager and Digital Content Strategist are now essential, requiring updated recruitment practices to attract the right talent. Ready to adapt your hiring strategy? Our latest blog post explores effective ways to align recruitment with the demands of these emerging roles, from refining job descriptions to focusing on practical skills assessments. Discover more about building a future-ready team in today’s creative landscape by following the link: https://lnkd.in/ee4s-Yge

As the year draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for everyone’s continued collaboration and creativity. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to bring your ideas to life. May this holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and endless inspiration. Here's to even more creative success in the year ahead. Happy Holidays from Abigail Summerfield and Chantelle Morton and the Friday Takeaway team ?? 2025 – we’re ready for you!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (#EDI) are no longer just goals—they’re essentials for a thriving workplace. Embracing EDI goes beyond policies; it means rethinking hiring practices to #attract and #support #diverse talent, fostering innovation, and enhancing employee satisfaction. Do you want to create a truly inclusive hiring process? Our latest blog post explores #actionablestrategies for building EDI into recruitment, from crafting inclusive job descriptions to nurturing diverse talent pipelines. Check it out to learn more about building a team that reflects your commitment to inclusivity, find it here: https://lnkd.in/enhyEcC8

In the fast-evolving creative industries, aligning graduate skills with industry needs has never been more vital. As tech and demands shift, a growing skills gap leaves many employers seeking job-ready candidates with #digitalproficiency, #dataanalytics, and #crossdisciplinary knowledge. Curious about bridging this gap? Our latest blog post dives into how targeted training programs like Friday Takeaway Fast Track can equip graduates with the skills that today’s creative roles demand. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDZGB2Hc

As AI reshapes graduate recruitment, it brings speed and objectivity—but also risks filtering out promising candidates due to strict keyword matching or inherent biases. Striking the right balance between AI efficiency and human insight can help prevent overlooked talent. Want to learn more? Head to our latest blog post to explore strategies for a fair, inclusive recruitment process that captures top candidates without compromise. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eZQxjwwP

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In this week’s episode, Abigail Summerfield and Chantelle Morton are joined by the brilliant Samuel Budd, CEO and founder of Buddy Media. Sam's purpose-led social media agency excels in #socialactivations, #influencermarketing, and driving measurable growth for top brands like Aviva, Farfetch, Ray-Ban, and Spotify. Sam shares the journey of Buddy Media, from its challenging launch during the pandemic to #achieving remarkable #success. He discusses the importance of bridging the gap between #creativity and #performance, ensuring trackable ROI for ambitious brands. Sam also opens up about his personal experience with #neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD, he explains how this has shaped his approach to business, seeing it as a #superpower that drives #innovation and #resilience. Sam highlights the significance of fostering a strong company culture, the lessons learned from his previous roles, and the strategies that helped Buddy Media thrive despite numerous obstacles. Join us for an inspiring conversation, where we delve into Sam’s vision, overcoming challenges, and the role of purpose and neurodiversity in building a successful agency. Stream now on all platforms, or follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eNMjsY7v

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