In the third and final episode of the Hiring for Grit Podcast, Ben Read, Managing Partner for Employee Experience at MSL UK, is joined by Sarah Bohn, Founder of Open Space Academy, Chance Bleu-Montgomery, Co-founder of Bridge of Hope, and James Cartwright, Associate Director at MSL UK.

Together, they explore what it actually takes to hire for grit, from rethinking risk-averse recruitment processes and rigid CV filters, to shifting the hiring manager mindsets that screen out high-potential candidates.

The conversation is packed with practical ideas employers can act on, from open hiring and on-the-job trials to applicant resource groups, personalised feedback and the small onboarding touches that build lasting loyalty. Anchored in the research pillars of connection, communication and clarity, this episode is a hopeful, honest playbook  ...