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It 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.
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.
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