Episode 234

Perfecting Joint Leadership: Rubicon People’s Shift to Employee Ownership

In this episode of the Evolve to Succeed podcast, Warren speaks with Jess and Terry, the joint managing directors of Rubicon People, about their journey. From starting out as employees to leading an employee-owned business.

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About this episode

This episode of Evolve to Succeed covers…

  • Jess and Terry’s journey within Rubicon People.
  • The transition to employee ownership and its effects on business culture.
  • How leadership styles evolve and are influenced by previous leaders.
  • How employee councils can play a crucial role in decision-making processes.
  • The importance of trust and autonomy in empowering employees.
  • Financial Freedom Day.
  • The recruitment industry and the ongoing skill shortages.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introductions

02:55 Rubicon People

06:14 Previous Owners: Lloyd and Jocelyn

08:52 Becoming Joint Managing Directors

12:13 COVID and Market Changes

14:58 Employee Ownership Trust

17:49 Initial Reactions to Employee Ownership

21:10 Employee Councils

23:46 Leadership Styles

27:10 Empowering Employees

30:01 Challenges in Recruitment

32:48 Advice for Transitioning to Employee Ownership

36:06 Financial Freedom Day

38:57 Succession

41:54 Final Thoughts

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The guests

Jess Comolly-Jones

Co Managing Director at Rubicon People Partnership

Terry Porte

Co Managing Director - Rubicon Recruitment Partnership

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The host

Warren Munson

Founder of Evolve
Entrepreneur, keynote speaker, business advisor and author

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