Beyond clients and candidates: supporting society
In April 2015, we voted for our new corporate charity. Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, won an overwhelming 43% of the vote.
2017: Interims and change in an uncertain world
In this article, we discuss why interim management is a vital tool for senior leadership and can be a game changer in an uncertain world.
Diversity is the Achilles Heel for telecoms
In this article, we discuss why diversity is the Achilles Heel for telecoms and what business need to do to attract diverse talent.
2017, the year of digital transformation for the retail sector
Amid the disruption experienced this year however, there’s another challenge the sector will be squaring up to in 2017 – digital transformation.
Why we’ll all be more resilient in 2017
We explore why a disruptive year for the business and public sector communities means that we'll all be more resilient in 2017.
Manufacturers target ‘growth leaders’ as industry shrugs off market uncertainty
British manufacturers are boosting their ranks of project leaders as confidence buoys the sector and growth ambitions, according to Tom Legard
Innovation: the true spirit of Life Sciences
Some companies change the world. Today that mission is as clear for the likes of Tesla and Google as it was generations ago for Ford or General Electric.
The economy and the ‘people agenda’
We look at the Autumn Statement 2016 and discuss why the country's economic hopes and future are pinned on major infrastructure spending.
The Oil and Gas Industry: Adapting to change
The oil and gas industry has had a turbulent two years. For a commodity industry reliant on a balance of supply and demand, falling oil prices have put unprecedented pressure on bottom lines and led to swift job losses.
Why Sustainability and Transformation Plans might be one of the NHS’ greatest challenges yet
We explore why Sustainability and Transformation Plans might be one of the NHS’ greatest challenges yet, and how interims can provide support.
Businesses are hungry for stability
Leadership teams will be looking to next month’s Autumn Statement, 23 November, for some clear guidance on the future direction of the British economy.
Without any firm commitment on Brexit policy, infrastructure spending and...
Businesses are hungry for stability
At times of disruption, whether in the wider economy or for a business itself, interims and independent consultants prove their value.
The legacy of an interim
It has only been a matter of weeks since the closing ceremonies of the Rio Olympics and Paralympics and commentators are already picking apart the legacy of the games. That said, the critics have been circling long before any athlete touched down in Brazil.
Consumer: tapping the sponsorship opportunity
As we head into autumn, golf’s Ryder Cup tournament is now teeing off and is just one event that reminds us of the universal appeal of major sporting events, but also the monumental challenger that sponsorship agreements present for consumer brands.
Support Services: Transforming a traditional business model
The support services sector has thrived in recent years. The need to outsource non-core operations leapt to the top of the boardroom agenda in response to mounting pressures to cut costs across both public and private organisations.
Going for Gold - Lessons from Rio
A summer of sporting success has helped to lift the nation’s spirits in the wake of the uncertainty created by the EU Referendum. But, restoring national pride aside, what else can the Olympics do for business?
What’s in a name? Building a brand in the independent health sector
Working as I do in the independent health sector, I am often bemused by the nature of healthcare debate in this country. To someone unfamiliar with the inner machinations of the health sector, reading the newspapers must be a fairly terrifying experience.
“It will be important to bring talented individuals back into the oil & gas industry”
With a backdrop of low oil prices and no sign of immediate recovery, coupled with political upheaval in the UK, investor confidence isn’t a present feature within the oil and gas sector. Terry Noble discusses the state of the...