The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

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
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AI is changing how we work, hire and lead. But as the technology becomes more capable, how do we make sure we can still trust what we see?

In this special Dive In Festival episode of The Recruitment Show, Lewis Maleh sits down with Tharishni Arumugam, Global AI Compliance Director at Aon, to explore the realities of AI in the workplace and what organisations need to be thinking about now.

From candidates using AI during the hiring process to questions around authenticity, governance and human judgement, Tharishni shares her perspective on navigating a world where the line between human and AI-generated work is becoming increasingly difficult to see.

They discuss the opportunities AI creates, the risks organisations need to understand, and why people, trust and responsible decision-making still matter as technology continues to evolve.

This episode is part of our special Dive In Festival series, featuring conversations with senior leaders on leadership, AI, culture and the future of work.

Show Notes:

Dive In Festival⁠
https://diveinfestival.com⁠

Connect with Tharishni Arumugam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharishni-arumugam-a9888667
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Connect with Lewis Maleh⁠
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh⁠
Learn more about Bentley Lewis
⁠https://bentleylewis.com⁠

Some of the best job opportunities never make it onto a job board.

In this episode, Lewis Maleh breaks down how to put yourself in a position to find those opportunities, from building the right network and making your LinkedIn profile discoverable to developing a personal brand that brings opportunities to you.

He also shares advice for people at different stages of their careers, including why you don’t need to have everything figured out in your 20s and what changes once you start moving into leadership roles.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity, or simply want to make sure the right people can find you, 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

The skills employers value are changing fast. So what will actually make you valuable in 2026 and beyond?

In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis Maleh breaks down LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report and shares his biggest takeaways for anyone thinking about their career, their team or the future of work.

From AI literacy and strategic thinking to emotional intelligence and relationship building, Lewis explores why the future isn't simply about becoming more technical. As AI becomes embedded into more jobs, the skills that make us distinctly human could become even more valuable.

In this episode:
• Why AI literacy is becoming a baseline skill
• The human skills AI will struggle to replace
• Why strategic thinking is becoming more important
• Why EQ and cultural intelligence aren't "soft skills"
• How AI is changing the role of managers
• Why traditional, linear careers are changing
• What younger generations want from their careers
• Why your ability to learn could matter more than years of experience
• How to keep your skills relevant as work continues to change
The takeaway is simple: don't stand still.
You don't need to become an AI expert overnight, but you do need to keep learning, experimenting and developing the skills that will matter in the years ahead.

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

Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
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Today on Espresso with Lewis, I’m talking about one of those hiring debates that keeps coming up: is job hopping really a red flag?

A few months ago, I asked whether you’d be reluctant to hire someone who had four or five jobs in the space of five to seven years. The responses were interesting, but the bigger question is whether the number of moves really tells you enough about someone.

Bad bosses, toxic cultures, redundancies, roles that weren’t the right fit. There are plenty of reasons someone’s career might not look perfectly linear.

In this episode, I discuss why context matters, how candidates should explain frequent moves honestly, and why hiring managers should think twice before dismissing someone based on their CV alone.

I also cover:
• When job hopping can become a genuine concern
• Why leaving a bad working environment isn’t necessarily a red flag
• How to explain short tenures in an interview
• Why saying you “signed an NDA” is bad interview advice
• What hiring managers should ask before making assumptions
• Why staying two or three years in a role might be perfectly normal today
• How redundancies and changing markets have reshaped career histories
Sometimes there could be an incredible candidate hiding behind four or five moves. You won’t know unless you have the conversation.

What do you think? Is job hopping still a red flag?
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Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
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