A Londoner Works in Recruiting and Radio

Published: Jan. 17, 2020, 11 a.m.

We explore a Londoner's work in recruiting and radio. About this episode: We go across-the-pond to chat with Russell White, a London-based executive recruiter who doubles as a radio host representing 1970s-era Disco music. Russ recounts his considerable success placing professional talent in executive roles in United Kingdom and European Union companies, and, offers his surprisingly positive post-Brexit outlook for people seeking work. But, it is during evening hours behind a radio station microphone where he truly discovers the meaningful work of his dreams. In a Londoner works in recruiting and radio, Russell discusses: Executive recruitment in the UK and EU including the anticipated effect of Brexit. Starts at 5:43 Being "Retro Russ" on Delite Radio. Starts at 35:26 His thoughts on doing meaningful work. Starts at 49:10 In the News: Mid-January 2020 marked an epochal moment in American labor history as women became the majority of the active workforce. While their newfound majority will create some positive market-driven dynamics, we believe that women still need the protection of new state and federal laws too fully achieve income equality and proper family leave benefits. About our guest: Russell White and Dan Smolen in Central London, December 2018. Russell White is a veteran executive recruiter and the managing partner of London-based Premier Consultants which places people in a variety of senior-level marketing job assignments. Also, he is known around the globe as "Retro Russ," presenting 1970s Disco music on Delite Radio. Russell earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Business Studies from Middlesex University. He lives and works in London, England. EPISODE DATE: January 17, 2020 Social Media: - Premier Consultants - Delite Radio - Discolicious on Delite Radio with Retro Russ - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Media credits: Turntable, iStock Photo; Russell White and Dan Smolen in Central London 12/2018, Dan Smolen; Air checks 01/2020, Discolicious on Delite Radio with Retro Russ.