Industry insight, analysis and opinion
In 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.
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.
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