The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

A beautiful deck on AI is easy. A demo is easy. Getting a room to nod along is easy. Getting someone to tell you what actually changed on the ground last Monday? That is a whole different conversation.I sat down with Richie Henry, Head of Operations & AI Enablement at Markel, for a wonderful conversation about they have approached it.- When does AI stop looking good in a board pack and start becoming real work?
- What happens to judgement when the routine tasks start to disappear?
- How do you train young people when the work itself is changing?
- What does leadership look like when technology can move faster than people?Just a few of the questions we got into.This episode is in conjunction with the Dive In Festival. I hope you enjoy it.📌 About Bentley Lewishttps://bentleylewis.com/➡️ Follow UsAll our socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis📧 Collaborations & QuestionsEmail: info@bentleylewis.com🔔 Subscribe

What do you say in an interview when you left your last job after only a short time?

Maybe the culture was toxic, the role wasn’t what you expected, or you simply knew it wasn’t the right fit. There’s plenty of advice online about how to explain it, including the viral suggestion to simply say: “I signed an NDA.”

Lewis Maleh thinks that’s some of the worst advice you can follow.

In this episode, Lewis explains why honesty is usually the better approach, how to talk about leaving a role early without making yourself look like the problem, and why trying to hide the truth can damage trust before a new working relationship has even begun.

He also explores what candidates should really be looking for in their next company, from culture and leadership to flexibility, development and finding an environment where they can do their best work.

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🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

AI was supposed to reduce headcount. So why are some companies now hiring people back?

In this episode, Lewis Maleh looks at what’s happening when businesses automate roles, cut teams and then discover that technology can’t always replace the judgement, experience and human input they removed.

It raises a bigger question about the future of work: are companies learning where AI genuinely adds value, and where people are still essential?

Lewis explores what this shift tells us about AI adoption, hiring and why the future may be less about replacing humans and more about finding the right balance between people and technology.

A quick take on what businesses are learning as AI moves from hype into the reality of the workplace.

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🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

You’ve interviewed them, checked the experience, got everyone’s opinion and made the hire. Then they start, and something just doesn’t feel right.

So what do you do when you realise you may have hired the wrong person?

In this episode, Lewis Maleh looks at one of the more uncomfortable parts of hiring: what happens when a new hire isn’t working out.

From getting the first 90 days and onboarding right, to deciding whether someone needs more support or whether it’s time to part ways, Lewis explains why the worst option is often doing nothing.

Because sometimes the right decision is to invest more. And sometimes, for everyone involved, it’s knowing when to call it.

Topics include: hiring mistakes, onboarding, the first 90 days, developing employees, performance, leadership and knowing when to part ways.

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🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

AI is already changing how we work, and the people embracing it are starting to pull ahead.

In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis looks at why ignoring AI could become one of the biggest risks to your career, and why learning how to use it could help you stay relevant, increase your value and open up new opportunities.

He shares what he’s seeing in executive hiring, how AI is already changing the way teams work, and why the people landing leadership roles are often the ones willing to learn, experiment and adapt.

You don’t need to become an AI expert or learn how to code. But you do need to understand how these tools are changing your role and how you can use them to become better at what you do.

If you’re wondering what AI means for your job, salary and future career, this episode is for you.

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🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com