Drawing on his experience building a values-led recruitment business, James shares his insights on what truly drives employee loyalty, why culture starts at the top, and how small acts of appreciation can have a lasting impact on engagement and retention.

Together, they discuss:

• The current recruitment landscape across health and social care
• How economic pressures and workforce challenges are affecting providers
• Why organisations must move beyond salary alone to attract and retain talent
• The importance of developing and promoting people from within
• How leaders set the culture and "the weather" of an organisation
• The role of emotional intelligence in modern leadership
• Why listening to employees is more important than ever
• Practical ways organisations can make people feel valued without significant cost

This conversation is packed with honest reflections, practical leadership advice and real-world examples of how organisations can create workplaces where people feel seen, heard and appreciated.

Whether you're a care home manager, executive leader, HR professional or someone passionate about building positive workplace cultures, this episode offers valuable insights into creating organisations where people genuinely want to stay and grow.

Guest: James Fowler, Chief Executive, Leaders in Care

Listen now and discover why the future of care belongs to organisations that put people first.

From authentic storytelling and effective marketing to leadership challenges and the rise of AI in care, this episode explores the evolving landscape of social care and what providers can do to stand out.

Topics include:

• Social care marketing strategies
• Purpose-led storytelling
• Young leadership in the care sector
• AI and innovation in care
• Improving provider visibility and engagement

Listen now for an honest conversation on the future of care and communication.

Emily Whitehurst, CEO of Constantia Healthcare Group, is joined by Ian Stone, CEO of apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods, for an insightful conversation on innovation, leadership, and the future of care.

From the evolving role of nutrition in care settings to the decline of ‘Meals on Wheels’ services, Ian shares how apetito is redefining food provision across multiple sectors. Alongside this, both Emily and Ian reflect on stepping into CEO roles, overcoming imposter syndrome, and shaping the cultures they want to lead.

An honest, forward-thinking discussion with two voices making a real impact in social care.