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With 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?
Read MoreBusinesses have always had a responsibility to look after their employees in the workplace setting. With remote working, there should be considerations around online behaviour as more time spent online makes it harder to safeguard. As we start to see more regular returns to the office, expectations of behaviour have shifted massively - long gone are the days of alcohol-fuelled 3am office parties. What considerations need to be made to ensure safety and enjoyment from the working environment?
Read MoreThere is a consistent theme in our conversations with candidates and that is the draw to go in-house. At every level, to varying degrees and for different reasons the pull of in-house has always been there. Those with long-term ambitions to be Directors of Corporate Affairs know that they need to get the in-house experience under their belts. For others, they are tired of agency life. So how should you make that choice?
Read MoreWorking across the Brussels market has been a part of our day-to-day for over 18 months. Partnering with clients and delivering on their briefs has enabled us to identify the five most in-demand skills clients are seeking across public affairs and communications in that market.
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