Industry insight, analysis and opinion
The often fleeting and unpredictable nature of being a Westminster Special Adviser means few unpack their bags in preparation for a long stint. Even the lucky few who manage to stick around for years always have their eye on the next step. Often, that eye will fall upon one of London’s illustrious public affairs consultancies who value the experience of these advisers to navigate ‘the system’.
Read MoreAs we near the mid-point of the year, restrictions are easing, life feels a little more normal, and optimism is returning to the market. So what have we learned over the course of the last 5 months?
Read MoreFor the past few years we have helped a number of start-up corporate affairs consultancies across London and Brussels secure top talent and achieve their early-years growth goals but our relationship has been changing.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that the work will be a very different place when all social restrictions are lifted, whether that is the 21st June or a bit later. This week, we have reached the one-year anniversary of working from home and living in a very different way. But will there be a long-term impact, or do we have a short memory?
Read MoreLast 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.
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