About this episode
Starting a recruitment business at 25 with just three years of experience takes serious courage. Haseena Mooncey did exactly that – and she’s built something special.On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Haseena Mooncey, co-founder of CHR Life Sciences, a modern boutique recruitment firm focused on niche roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.Haseena launched the business with a former boss as her co-founder, stepping into entrepreneurship with limited experience but a clear mindset and strong values. Her story is rare, especially as a young woman in recruitment. And it’s incredibly inspiring.In this episode, we discuss:What pushed her to take the leap from employee to business ownerThe early challenges of launching with limited experienceThe mindset needed to grow a global contract recruitment businessBalancing a modern outlook with traditional values in how she builds her teamIf you’re in your 20s and thinking about starting your own business - or you're just looking for a story that proves age and experience don't define success, this episode is one to tune into.Watch the full conversation live on my LinkedIn this Wednesday at 12 pm or search The RAG wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Haseena Mooncey and CHR Life Sciences03:00 The journey of starting a business at 2506:03 Navigating early challenges and building a network09:05 The decision to transition from employee to entrepreneur12:05 Establishing CHR Life Sciences and initial struggles14:56 First deals and market expansion18:11 Building a business from the ground up20:54 Reflections on growth and future aspirations22:00 Building relationships in recruitment24:32 Navigating market changes and opportunities26:06 The challenges of remote work and team dynamics28:06 The importance of hiring and team growth30:20 Learning from experience: hiring strategies32:32 The impact of market fluctuations on business36:52 Managing stress and maintaining team morale44:54 Building a values-driven recruitment company48:13 The role of AI in recruitment50:22 Pharmaceutical industry insights52:31 Navigating the future of work55:23 Life goals and work-life balance01:00:13 The importance of relationships in recruitment--------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Sponsor: AtlasYour memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers.Now how many of those conv
