Live Event, Experiential and Brand Experience musings

The EVCOM Leaders Lunch Series, created in partnership with yours truly, brings together some of the most respected agency leaders to tackle the challenges they are facing today.   Topics are decided in advance by the attendees themselves; for this first gathering,...

AI in recruitment? It’s here and if you think you can ignore it, you’re already behind the curve. But AI isn’t the magic bullet that’s going to replace recruiters. It’s a tool, not a talent specialist. This year, AI will be deeply embedded in hiring processes. It’s...

Here's my analysis of the latest recruitment trends that shaped the final quarter of 2024 and offer my key forecasts for 2025. These insights offer a glimpse into the changes and shifts in the hiring landscape, giving employers and job seekers the clarity needed to...

Recruitment’25 is set to leave behind the old ways of doing things—drawn out processes, leaning on gut feelings and job seekers with inflated salary expectations. Next year, we’re looking at faster, sharper and more strategic hiring which will benefit everyone.  ...

“Fake it till you make it” is also a really bad piece of advice. And yet, it keeps popping up, often backed by social media influencers or regurgitated motivational sound bites from people like Simon Sinek or Richard Branson. It’s a lovely little phrase to slap on a...

The pandemic reshaped how we work, live, and prioritize our time. It forced many of us to reconsider what truly matters: not just how much we are paid, but the quality of life, flexibility, and overall work-life balance we can achieve.   The transition from fully...