My love for playing sports started as a child from playing catch with my father in our backyard, which led me to captain the Keble College, Netball, and Cricket teams at Oxford University. It also gave me the courage to leave my career in management consultancy in London and move to New Delhi, India to become a sports agent. Working with premier leagues, teams, clubs, and athletes – brokering sponsorship deals gave me an insider perspective on how fragmented and
In a frank conversation with Adam Mendler, host of the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast, Bert shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs and leaders. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and remaining calm during challenging times, stating, “The best out is always through.” Bert also highlights key steps for business growth and scaling, as well as qualities […]
In a recent episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, host William Tincup sits down with Bert to delve into the consequences of pay transparency. Their conversation uncovers various challenges and complexities associated with this emerging trend. Bert highlights the crucial issue of compensating top talent appropriately, emphasizing the potential problem of not being able to pay […]
On the Staffing Hub’s podcast, The Staffing Show, David Folwell interviews Bert about his expertise in recruiting and hiring. In their conversation, Bert emphasizes the importance of building relationships and taking a personalized approach to recruitment, focusing on individuals’ personal, professional, and financial goals. He also highlights the significance of hiring quality over quantity, retaining […]
In this Recruiter.com article, Bert discusses the COVID-19 pandemic’s part in accelerating remote work. With over 80 percent of company leaders allowing remote work after the pandemic, another workforce trend increased – emotional quotient (EQ). Before 2020, research indicated that 60 percent of businesses saw EQ as a vital skill for their employees. Still, one […]