How to Become a Non-Executive Director 23rd March, 2023 6 mins read time Do you enjoy challenging existing ideas and providing independent oversight to organisations? Then a non-executive director role could be the ideal position. This complex role ... 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
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
‘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
How do you recruit for an executive position? 15th February, 2021 4 mins read time Finding talent to populate the highest echelons of an organisation is unlike any other type of recruitment. It takes a unique and in-depth understanding of what drives a business at every level – the ideas on which it is built and the factors that have led to its success. Read Insight
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
3 tips every retail executive needs to know 21st December, 2020 2 mins read time There is a lot more to being a good executive than just taking charge of other people. Anyone hoping to work as an executive for a retail business needs to keep the following three tips in mind. Read Insight
3 key skills to look for in new retail recruits 18th December, 2020 2 mins read time For many people, their first experience of a real job is in retail. Retail positions attract a range of candidates, from young people looking for their first job to more experienced workers hoping to work their way up to a managerial role. But regardless of the candidate's background, there are several key skills that recruiters should look for in all their retail staff. Read Insight