Industry insight, analysis and opinion
As we close out the year, the corporate affairs industry in the UK and Europe is navigating a unique set of challenges and opportunities. From post-election shifts to strategic trends across sectors, here’s a roundup of insights for those watching these evolving fields.
Read MoreAre you in a number two role at an agency, looking to make the step to CEO? Moving into the number one position in communications requires not just experience but a strategic mindset. Across the agency CEO searches we have handled at MadlinHanna over the past few years, 8 themes are consistent. I outline these below.
Read MoreIt can be said that the current generation of junior hires are still limited to career aspirations that sit within the more traditional realm. Though the scope has widened significantly from the previous disciplines of ‘doctor, lawyer or teacher’, it is safe to say that the corporate affairs industry has not yet infiltrated the radars of junior hires.
Read MoreA World Economic Forum survey named misinformation and disinformation from AI as the top global risk ahead of climate change and war, over the next two years.
Read MoreIn May, we were delighted to host the first in a series of roundtable events for the corporate affairs industry. As the professional services lead in the team, I invited multiple Heads of Communications from the legal sphere to our office for a fruitful roundtable discussion (with breakfast bagels!)
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that corporate affairs agencies are facing a challenge this year. Clients want more for the same (or less) money, and the pressure is on to get the most efficiency and productivity out of client teams. The mid-level is feeling the pinch more than others, what most consultancies would call an Account Manager. This level is experiencing greater issues with retention and hiring. So, why is it so difficult to hire and keep great people at that level?
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a new role or gently exploring opportunities, how do you avoid getting to a point where you get an offer you aren’t going to accept? And as a hiring manager, how do you avoid the disappointment of a candidate not accepting an offer?
Read MoreWe 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.
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