A Guide to the Executive Search Industry
A Guide to the Executive Search Industry
As 2025 comes to a close, the UK labour market finds itself at a turning point. After several years characterised by worker shortages, fast-rising pay and intense competition for talent, the latest economic and policy developments indicate a decisive shift.…
Recruitment giant Hays plc has announced a sharp cut to shareholder dividends after reporting a dramatic fall in profits, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing the global recruitment industry. The group’s pre-tax profit for the year ended June 2025 fell 90%…
The recent KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s report showed a sharp drop of recruitment across the UK in July 2025. This is thought to be due to rising employment costs and concerns about the economic outlook, with young…
Distinct, a recruitment firm based in Nottingham with offices in Milton Keynes, Boston, and New York, has just become a B Corp certified recruitment firm. The company, also recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, supports UK- and…
Hiring for your startup can feel like a full-time job – especially when you’re trying to fill critical roles. But when do you stop going it alone and bring in outside help? In this guide, we’ll walk through when to…
The candidate experience in today’s hiring landscape is facing serious challenges. Reddit posts venting about frustrating recruitment processes are everywhere – and many are filled with abusive language toward recruiters. From vanishing recruiters to endless interview rounds and vague job…
Getting VC funding is a big milestone – it shows your startup has real potential. But it also ramps up the pressure to scale fast, especially when it comes to hiring leadership. This is where a lot of startups go…
The technology sector is one of the most vibrant within the world of executive search and there are many executive search firms who specialize in the sector. We have curated a list of some of the most reputable technology executive…
Heidrick & Struggles appoints Kati Najipoor-Smith, former global CEO of Egon Zehnder, as Regional Co-Managing Partner of its CEO & Board practice. In her new capacity, Najipoor-Smith will co-lead the practice across Europe and Africa, supporting boards and CEOs in…
Hays, a FTSE 250 recruiting firm, has been working on cost-cutting measures to drive profit, but this has yet to be reflected in its profitability. Hays’ profits drop by half as hiring slowdown persists. For several months, Hays has warned…
