Sarah Bolitho - Levyl.

Fresh after speaking at the Talent X conference, the CEO & Director of Levyl. - Sarah Bolitho , joined us at our pop-up #Confessions booth!

We dive into her journey from working at Michael Page to charting a unique career path at Levyl, and the life-changing adventure that ensues in the process. Imparting her knowledge on both conscious and unconscious bias in the recruitment industry, Sarah also outlines the commercial benefits of hiring diverse talent and the importance of hiring outside the typical mold. It's a thought-provoking discussion on the concept of 'fit' in culture, and how pushing its boundaries can lead to extraordinary results.

Sarah shares her inspiring success story with Levyl, illustrating her transition through a few career choices to building a robust recruitment team focused on the HR market. We navigate through the unique challenges and triumphs of each landscape, dissecting the building blocks of a successful HR recruitment team. The conversation is further enriched as Sarah shares the secrets behind the success of Levyl and the value of mentorships in avoiding echo chambers.

We then take a closer look at the differences in doing business across the globe, specifically between Australia and New York. Funnily enough, Sarah was working at Michael Page in New York while Gerard Butler came in to do research for his film, ‘A Family Man’. Proclaimed as an eye opening moment, this truly put the cutthroat nature of NY recruitment into context for her.?

Lastly, we delve into the delicate art of delivering feedback in business. Sarah helps us differentiate between lip service and genuine feedback, stressing the importance of honest and constructive communication in running a successful business. She reaffirms that her journey, feedback, and experiences provide a wealth of knowledge that can benefit anyone in the recruitment industry or beyond.?

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