Industry insight, analysis and opinion
We can’t talk about UK public affairs without discussing the cross-industry rush to hire those who understand, and have a network within, The Labour Party. The close-to-100% party affiliation bias that our recent vacancy briefs have had would lead you to believe a red government this year is a foregone conclusion. Too few agencies got ahead of the curve and a big chunk were slow off the mark when polls began to shift in November 2021.
Read MoreIn more ways than one, the world of PR has remarkable variation and diversity: different agencies, company sizes, job titles, levels, and sectors, to name a few. However, does this then also mean that diversity is prominent when it comes to the workforce?
Read MoreWell that year came and went in the blink of an eye and blimey this year has been an interesting one. To review it succinctly will be a challenge but I will try my best to share the key takeaways from 2023 with a pinch of what to expect in 2024.
Read MoreWith the festive period soon approaching, what better time could it be to learn a seasonal lesson? With this being my 3rd Christmas in the industry, there are a number of lessons which I will not only personally carry through to 2024 but a word of warning to all my clients, you might never hear the end of…
Read MoreThis year has been a busy one for deals within the London corporate affairs market. A quick snapshot – Teneo bought Tulchan, Hanbury sold Forefront to DeHavilland, Milltown Partners bought Taso Advisory, Camarco was acquired by APCO, ICR bought Consilium, Powerscourt went into Morrow Sodali and Lansons was acquired by Team Farner.
Read MoreGoing into the final three months of the year, we can take stock of Q3 and see what lies ahead. For MadlinHanna Consulting, Q3 2023 was our busiest yet. These are some of the key trends we have identified.
Read More‘I consider the most important job of someone like myself as recruiting’. Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine. In this quote, Jobs recognises the crucial role recruitment plays in an organisation’s success. For any company looking to improve its hiring practice, the impact of an effectively managed recruitment process cannot be overlooked. Below, we have identified the key factors which help ensure a smooth and effective process, and guarantee the best chance of your company making a successful hire.
Read MoreLast month’s blog by Alicia Buckley outlined why workplace welfare is important for the return to the office post-pandemic. As we see businesses push for a return to face-to-face working and in-person meetings, we may pause to question why the same is not being applied to interviews?
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