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From Redundancy To Reinvention: Why Outplacement Needs A Rethink
Redundancy is never just a business decision; it’s a human experience. But since the dawn of the 9-5, outplacement has sat at the bottom of the corporate priority list. Despite all the process flows and polite phrases surrounding it, the emotional and professional...
Finding The Right Job For You: 5 Steps To Career Clarity
“Choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s a beautiful idea, but for many people, it feels out of reach. The modern world doesn’t always encourage self-reflection. Career decisions are influenced by grades, job security, family...
How To Prepare For A Non-Executive Director Interview
How to prepare for a NED interview and position yourself for board-level impact Mindset shifts and interview techniques NED candidates use to stand out The art of demonstrating board-level influence and strategic value Getting a Non-Executive Director (NED) interview...
9 Types Of Non-Executive Director Interview Questions: What Are They Really Asking?
What makes NED interview questions unique and how to prepare 9 types of NED interview questions and what they’re really asking Examples of 3 questions you may encounter, plus tips on how to approach them A NED interview is about how well you think, not execute. You...
Cracking the C-Suite in 2025: Challenges, Strategies & Skills You Need to Know
Making it to the C-suite has never been easy. But in the present climate, the road isn't just difficult, it's different, with artificial intelligence (AI) and external challenges reshaping leadership expectations. Trends - like CEO turnover continuing to rise - show...
The First 100 Days: Why They Matter More Than You Think
You’ve just stepped into a new role. The ink is barely dry on your contract, and already, the weight of expectation is pressing down on you. Whether you’re a seasoned leader at a new organisation or a manager stepping into a bigger role, one thing is certain: your...
How to negotiate outplacement support into your redundancy package
Facing redundancy is one of the most challenging moments in any professional’s career. Amid the uncertainty, there’s a silver lining that many employees overlook: outplacement support. If you’ve never heard of it or assumed it’s something only executives receive,...
4 contributions of Senior Independent Directors: Why every board needs an SID
Why every board needs a SID When you think about boardrooms, you might imagine the chair or the CEO calling the shots. But there’s another figure quietly steering the ship from behind the scenes: the Senior Independent Director (SID). For many UK boards, appointing...
Outplacement Services: what you need to know
Amid a time of global turbulence and economic uncertainty, we’ve seen a huge increase in restructures and downsizing. This has led to increased efficiencies, but has also involved redundancies. This in turn means Outplacement Services are more in demand than ever to...
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