The Staffing RecOps Podcast

The Staffing RecOps Podcast is an educational platform sharing practical insight for people who run high-volume staffing and recruitment firms. Hosted by James Lawton, a former recruiter who now helps enterprise-level companies manage high-volume contingent workforces, the show is designed for professionals in operations, IT, and strategic management—not recruiters seeking recruiting tips. Its episodes explore the business systems, processes, and decisions behind effective staffing operations, featuring conversations with industry guests and periodic reflections from Lawton.

Topics include onboarding, retention, reskilling, candidate and client engagement, automation, recruitment technology, data quality, compliance, marketing tools, and business growth. Recent episodes also discuss artificial intelligence, project-based recruitment, profitability, global expansion, and the selection or transition of recruiting systems. Listeners can browse multiple seasons and individual episodes on the podcast website, with access through platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, and other podcast services. The site also offers a newsletter for updates and early access to new episodes, alongside recommendations for other staffing and recruitment podcasts.