Running a Successful Early Careers Programme at Together Money with Natalie Newton

05/13/25 • 43 min

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Natalie Newton the Early Careers Lead at Together Money.

Beginning her career in recruitment advertising, Natalie developed a passion for talent development and creating impactful early career experiences. She has over 25 years of experience in talent development and has been leading the early career strategy at Together Financial Services for the past eight years. At Together, she has successfully implemented innovative programs to attract and nurture emerging talent.

In this episode Adam and Natalie discuss:

The power of proactive coaching in building long-lasting skills
Prioritising commerciality, confidence, and credibility as key qualities for apprentices and graduates
How to use learning and development to increase staff retention
How to conquer the challenge of retaining graduates and apprentices
Conducting strength-based interviews

If you’re looking to engage new graduates and build long-lasting skills, this is the episode for you.

Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-newton-9661a43/

Check out Together Money: https://togethermoney.com/

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In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Natalie Newton the Early Careers Lead at Together Money.

In this episode Adam and Natalie discuss:

The power of proactive coaching in building long-lasting skills
Prioritising commerciality, confidence, and credibility as key qualities for apprentices and graduates
How to use learning and development to increase staff retention
How to conquer the challenge of retaining graduates and apprentices
Conducting strength-based interviews

If you’re looking to engage new graduates and build long-lasting skills, this is the episode for you.

Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-newton-9661a43/

Check out Together Money: https://togethermoney.com/

Looking for a content library to help your team develop their productivity, communication, leadership skills and more? Check out assembleyou.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Inclusive Learning Design with Cameo Bondy at River Island

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Cameo is a passionate Learning and Development specialist with a strong track record in designing inclusive and engaging training programs. With experience in both retail and healthcare settings, Cameo is dedicated to fostering accessible learning experiences, championing neurodivergent education, and creating a culture of continuous development.

In this episode, Cameo uses her experience as a digital learning expert and accessibility ambassador at River Island, to talk Adam through how she designs and thinks about inclusive and accessible learning experiences.

Some of her advice includes:

How to design inclusive learning
The importance of self-paced learning
the beauty of self-paced learning and psychological safety
Having respectful curiosity about other’s neurodiversity
Prioritising a strength-based and flexible assessment style

If you’re looking to foster a more inclusive and creative workspace where everyone benefits, this is the episode for you.

Connect with Cameo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameo-bondy-5b6522120/

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Frontline Learning in Hospitality with Simon Cox

In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with the Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Simon Cox.

Si is a dynamic leader specialising in employee engagement and learning innovation, with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. As Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Si oversees the design and delivery of impactful learning strategies for over 40,000 team members, helping to foster a culture of growth and excellence.

In this episode, Si and Adam talk about the successes and challenges of implementing L&D across 1,800 pubs at Green King. Si talks about their mobile learning launched in 2024, touching on his passion for the hospitality industry, and some of his lessons learned in the industry. Including:

The importance of team member induction for new hires
Gamified learning for compliance and communication skills
Retaining staff in the hospitality industry
Launching a new learning to a nationwide organisation
How consistency is key for training and good service

If you’re looking to engage your workforce and create a consistent learning across your organisation, this one is for you.

Connect with Si on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/si-cox-3360211b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Check out Green King Pub Company: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/

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