What is a talent acquisition strategy? 1st February, 2021 3 mins read time When it comes to finding people with the very highest calibre of talent and connecting them with roles that reflect their potential, we like to play the long game at AGP. Talent acquisition is not simply about filling positions – it’s a much more strategic and forward-looking way to work. Read Insight
What is the purpose and importance of workplace coaching? 29th January, 2021 4 mins read time Success is built on constant forward motion. At AGP we believe that there is always another peak to be climbed. Workplace coaching is a tailored one-to-one training programme that equips business executives with the knowledge and the tools to make the most of opportunities Read Insight
Move of the Week: WBA’s Brewer hire marks a big step in the right direction 29th January, 2021 3 mins read time It’s hard to overstate the significance of Rosalind Brewer succeeding Stefano Pessina as the new chief executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). She will also become the only black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she takes the reins in March with Pessina moving into the role of executive chair. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Finance boss Marsh rejoins Dixons in a very different era 22nd January, 2021 2 mins read time When you’re in the middle of a major transformation programme it pays to recruit leaders with experience of significant organisational change. In this respect new Dixons Carphone group chief financial officer Bruce Marsh certainly fits the bill. Read Insight
‘Times may be tough, but 2021 brings hope for a fresh start’ 15th January, 2021 3 mins read time Happy new year – in spirit, if not yet in reality for many of us involved in the retail sector. Whatever our aspirations for the year, I’m optimistic that 2021 will ultimately provide the opportunity for a fresh start. Read Insight
Time for a rethink? 8th January, 2021 2 mins read time Time management has been around so long as a corporate subject that it’s been in danger of falling completely off the corporate radar. Back in the heady days of the 1980s, it was a hot topic with expert trainers promising to find over-worked executives an hour or more of time in their day – even that they could actually go home on time sometimes. Read Insight
Remote working mindfully 1st January, 2021 2 mins read time Pre-Covid-19, mindfulness had already been steadily migrating from the domain of the leftfield towards mainstream acceptance and an improving reputation as a valid business tool. Read Insight
Morale in the time of Covid 29th December, 2020 2 mins read time Let's talk about morale. What is it? Why should leaders care about it, and what leadership strategies can they adopt to motivate their teams and unlock the hidden power source of 'morale'. Read Insight
Is retail heading towards a greener future? 23rd December, 2020 2 mins read time Among the raft of recent unwelcome news items for the retail sector, The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents 63 of Britain’s major retailers, has looked far beyond the current gloom to a brighter and greener long-term future. Read Insight
The Christmas lights are on – let the shopping commence 4th December, 2020 2 mins read time In the build-up to Christmas 2020, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact of ecommerce on more traditional shopping on the high street and in Britain’s shopping centres. Read Insight