Industry insight, analysis and opinion
Last year, our research showed the vast majority of public affairs agencies had suspended graduate schemes or reduced their entry-level intake. Unsurprisingly, we have been approached regularly by graduates looking to get into public affairs and so here is the summary of the advice I have given over the last few months in the hope that it will help others.
Read MoreAs part of our work to champion better diversity and inclusivity in the corporate affairs industry, we will be speaking to key players about their experiences in the hope that it will pave the way for others. We would like to thank Sarah for her time and contribution!
Read MoreNews of the development of effective covid vaccines has enabled a cautious optimism that by next Spring, we might get life back to some sort of normal without the fear of further lockdowns. Over the last 9 months, we have explored the various impacts that the uncertainty has had on the corporate affairs market and one of the elements we spoke to business about was graduate schemes.
Read MoreThe corporate affairs industry has shown resilience in the face of challenging market conditions in 2020. Businesses working to get used to what the new normal means had the potential to be troubling and disruptive but it is clear from the result of some analysis that the market has been able to adapt.
Read MoreWe have recently had the opportunity to take a step back & consider our responsibility as recruitment consultants for improving the diversity of the corporate affairs industry. When you consider that the goal of businesses and teams in our sector is to create truly effective and representative campaigns, the lack of diversity doesn’t make much sense.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that post-lockdown, candidate confidence is much lower than the dizzy heights of February. The fear of falling victim to ‘last-in first-out’ is front of mind and there is an abundance of caution amongst those being considered for our searches. So, why in your right mind would you switch-it-up in the middle on a global pandemic? Here are the 4 reasons you were looking for.
Read MoreWarren and I have been back in the office once a week for the last few weeks and I honestly can’t explain how much of a difference it has made! I was never a working from home person and lockdown reminded me why! I thrive off the engagement of a team and dare I say it, the commute book-ended my day perfectly.
Read MoreAs a headhunter for the government relations industry I have enjoyed being in the unique position to hear how advocates across London-based agencies have differed in their adaption to compulsory working from home - here’s our summary of the good, the bad and the ugly.
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