Characteristics of disruptive leaders 2nd February, 2023 6 mins read time Some of the most famous leaders in global business could be characterised as disruptive leaders. Apple’s Steve Jobs, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Tesla’s Elon Musk ... Read Insight
What is the difference between executive search and contingency recruitment? 5th October, 2022 7 mins read time Finding great leaders for your business isn’t always easy. This is why choosing the right recruitment method is an important first step. You might have found yourself wondering what the difference between executive search and contingency recruitment is. Whilst they share the same end goal to find the right candidate for the job, they differ greatly in their methods. Read Insight
How can senior executives use communication skills for workplace success 12th September, 2022 7 mins read time Communication is key to leading a successful and thriving team. Strong communication skills in the workplace can boost productivity, keep team morale high and ensure everyone produces their best work. As a senior executive, it’s important to communicate effectively to gain the trust of your team and succeed in the workplace. Read Insight
The top 5 trends for the future of executive search 12th July, 2022 3 mins read time The last couple of years have seen huge upheavals in the world of work, affecting the way we work and even where we work. Executives need new skills to thrive in this new world – and help their organisations to thrive. Read Insight
Why is a good employee onboarding process important? 19th May, 2022 5 mins read time Even the most well-known of companies look different from the outside. When any new employee starts, they need to be integrated into their team and your wider organisation. That’s where onboarding comes in. As well as introducing your company, its goals and the industry landscape, onboarding should help new employees to understand your work culture. Read Insight
‘With the world of retail rapidly changing, employers must move with the times’ 21st January, 2022 3 mins read time The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work forever. Technology would eventually have driven a shift to more remote, flexible white-collar work, but the pace of that transition has skipped a generation. No longer is working from home every second Friday seen as a flexible arrangement; two days or fewer in the office each week is the new normal. Read Insight
‘Agility and breadth of experience most desired traits in refreshed retail boardrooms’ 13th December, 2021 2 mins read time The weeks leading up to Christmas are usually a quiet time in the jobs market as retailers fix their focus on Christmas trading and decisions over recruitment are deferred until January. This year, as with last year, however the rule book has been ripped up. Read Insight
Move of the Week: McDonnell climbs ranks to Lidl GB top spot 3rd December, 2021 2 mins read time The news that Ryan McDonnell will replace Christian Härtnagel as boss of Lidl GB will have come as no great shock to anyone familiar with the retailer’s recruitment strategy. Lidl almost always looks to promote from within, invariably handing top jobs to high-flyers who have been with the business for much if not all of their careers, and have gained experience across a range of functions and international markets. Read Insight
Professional services industry trends for 2021 4th August, 2021 3 mins read time If we asked businesses in any sector to describe their experiences in 2021, we could probably predict what they would say. Unpredictable, volatile, demanding. However, if we only asked the businesses which are growing and finding successes in 2021, we’d find that they didn’t stop there Read Insight
Navigating difficult conversations in the workplace 4th August, 2021 4 mins read time There are always moments at work where we need to talk about a difficult subject. Whether it’s telling a client that you cannot meet a deadline, or confronting a colleague about poor work performance or misconduct, confronting delicate topics is stressful. However, increasing awareness of how to approach tough conversations means that we can learn how to manage situations with respect and honesty. Read Insight