Nick Baldwin

Securing exceptional leadership talent remains instrumental for driving organisational success. Yet a pivotal question emerges – should companies focus primarily on nurturing internal high-potentials or cast the recruitment net wider to inject new DNA through transformational external talents?

Company culture has become a defining factor in recruitment, especially for senior roles. While skills and experience remain essential, cultural alignment is proving equally vital for long-term success. This “soft” element is often overlooked in hiring processes obsessed with skills matching.

With so many hiring companies out there, your dream candidate likely has options. So how do you convince them your leadership role and company is the right fit? The key is crafting an exceptional recruitment experience that turns your top prospects into devoted hires.

Sustainability’s rise from peripheral concern to strategic priority has ignited skyrocketing demand for specialised talent. With climate change now a defining business challenge, companies seek experts who can guide them into the sustainability era. But this abrupt ascent has left talent pools unprepared, with gaps ranging from recent graduates to the C-suite.

In today’s highly competitive job market, creating a compelling employer brand is essential for attracting and retaining industry leading talent. In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of employer branding, its significance and the steps to build and communicate it effectively for a diverse global audience.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly reshaping various industries, but when it comes to senior-level recruitment, its transformative potential may not be as profound as some may think. While AI can offer advantages in the recruitment process, there are compelling reasons why human expertise remains indispensable in this highly specialised field.