Perspectives, market intelligence and commentary drawn from search, intelligence and advisory work.
As AI continues to transform the way we do business, organisations must find a balance between leveraging cutting-edge technologies and preserving the human touch in talent acquisition. The Appointed Group demonstrates that personalised services and customised solutions, driven by specialist consultants with deep industry knowledge and...
We are often asked, “What is the difference between a Recruiter and a Headhunter?” To fully understand the difference, it is important to first understand the different roles they play in the job market and why. Standard contingency recruitment and Headhunting are both important functions, however, suited...
For many years, the world of executive search has centred around the idea that experience is the most crucial factor. However, there's been a noticeable shift towards valuing skills over traditional experience. This change is expected to reshape what we look for in leaders, foster innovation,...
Over fifty-five years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. During a visit to the NASA Headquarters building, President Kennedy spotted a man standing to one side holding a broom. The President walked over to this man, held out his hand, and...
It is the beginning of July and this week, we are in the midst of that iconic summer sporting event, Wimbledon, conjuring up images of sporting icons, crisp tennis whites, grass courts and strawberries and cream. In tennis, you are not competing against the clock or...
A much-overlooked part of commercial success is the use of soft skills. We all need to harness and fine-tune our soft skills if we want to achieve success. Soft skills are not just nice-to-have value-adds but are essential within the workplace as well as externally to...
If you’ve ever been part of a successful team at work, then you’ll know just how vital the right combination of attitudes and attributes can be for developing a high-performance business. More than just a group of people who work together, a high-performing team is...
In motorsport, the racing line is the optimal path around a race course. It is the quickest route to drive any corner and has three stages: turn in, apex and exit. Before I was born, my father was a rally driver. Years later, my father taught...
Does it make sense to consider employer branding in these uncertain times? Yes absolutely. Understandably, some companies may not prioritise this activity right now. Despite the weakest employment outlook in decades, the number of hires falling dramatically and the chances of talent leaving your company...
Many of our candidates and clients are telling us how COVID-19 has impacted them. For many companies, the crisis has and may continue to have, a huge financial impact. We fully understand that, for the time being, their recruitment activities are frozen. For those companies in...