EP307: Louise Davey, of White Label Recruitment- How to build a business that no one wants to leave

This week, we’re joined by Louise Davey, founder and owner of White Label Recruitment—engineering and manufacturing recruitment specialists since day dot. From the very beginning, Lou has stayed true to her niche while intelligently pivoting across markets when needed, building a business that’s both focused and resilient.

Based in Manchester (with seriously impressive offices), Lou leads a team of 20 of whom have been with the business between four and thirteen years. Her approach to people, culture, and leadership clearly works.

In this episode, Lou shares:
• Her strategy for creating a strong, values-led culture
• How she looks after her people and why low attrition isn’t accidental
• What it really takes to retain a team long-term in a high-pressure industry
• Why focus matters when building a specialist recruitment business

This is an inspiring, practical conversation with a business owner who has built something sustainable by putting people, clarity, and culture at the heart of everything she does. A must-listen for recruitment founders and leaders who want to grow without burning out their teams, or themselves.
Connect with Louise here -   / louise-davey-0573647  

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