An In-house Case Study – COP26 from the Communications Perspective of Infrastructure Businesses
26th April 2022
After delays due to the pandemic and uncertainty about whether it would be virtual, it was finally confirmed in May of 2021 that COP26 would go ahead in November 2021, in-person, in Glasgow. So as a communications lead in an infrastructure business, how do you make sure there is a clear message? How do you get cut-through? And how do you avoid accusations of greenwashing? I spoke to three experts across the industry to understand about what made them effective at such a crucial time for their business.
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The Politics of Pharmaceuticals
30th March 2022
“While in 2020 many healthcare organisations saw their financial plans obliterated, patient behaviours radically shifted and virtual care exploded, in 2021 they will work to put the system back together,” said PwC researchers in December of 2020. Whilst it is blindingly obvious as to what was the cause to the above, what has not been as clear is why in 2022, the short-lived halo bestowed upon the UK pharmaceutical industry is now a thing of the past.
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Positioning Yourself in the Competition for Talent
24th Feb 2022
The competition for talent is blisteringly hot and shows no signs of letting up. As in many other industries, employer brand for corporate affairs agencies is increasingly important.
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2021: A Year in Review
20th Dec 2021
As the end of 2021 beckons, there is much to reflect on. We started the year in lockdown but have finished with most businesses having experienced a steady flow of staff into the office. What have we learnt from this year and what can we expect going into next year?
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Reputational challenges for a 21st century financial services industry
25th Nov 2021
Financial services has undergone a major transformation over the course of the last generation and these changes will only continue to escalate as technology levels the playing field. The reputational challenges are varied and constantly evolving.
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Getting Back to Work After a Break
27th September 2021
A cornerstone of our role in the recruitment industry as Consultants is to offer advice and support. One group that I am particularly passionate about speaking to is working parents, and specifically those who have had a break and are looking to return to work. In my experience, working mums are the clear majority and seem to take a penalty on their careers for deciding to take time off.
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Challenges and opportunities in a post pandemic world for fin-tech
31st August 2021
Financial technology is a sector that barely existed a generation ago and yet these businesses now have an impact on our everyday life. They are often newer, fast-growing and dynamic so, as a result, much of what they do is opportunistic.
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Government SpAd to Agency Lobbyist: The Seamless Transition?
30th July 2021
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’.
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