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I have written, edited and commissioned articles for a variety of publishers and organisations, including The Times, Raconteur, Sifted.eu, ICAEW and AMS. 

Below is a selection of recent work - for more examples, please contact me. 

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Viewpoints: Delivering business success through embedded talent agility - Raconteur

More than 95% of leaders say access to talent agility and cross-border skills is critical today – and will only grow in importance over the next five years. But while the intent is clear, execution is still catching up. 


As organisations navigate rapid technological change, shifting workforce expectations and persistent skills shortages, talent agility is moving from a strategic priority to a practical necessity. Increasingly, the challenge is not recognising its value, but building the syste...
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The behavioural edge: what drives high-performing teams - Raconteur

For most organisations, hiring decisions and employee evaluations revolve around skills, experience and individual achievements. However, as businesses search for ways to drive better productivity and employee engagement, many are turning towards something more fundamental: the behaviours that drive how individuals think, communicate and collaborate. 


Understanding these dynamics can be a key differentiator for successful teams, allowing them to tailor management approaches to get the best ou...
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Talent 2030: The six trends shaping the truly agile workforce of tomorrow - Raconteur

The pace of technological change means that the talent environment in 2030 will be radically different to today. The organisations positioned to flourish in this new environment are those that embrace change, prepare for emerging trends and create adaptable workforces. Those that fail to do so, face being left behind. 


From skills-based organisations to career autonomy, talent marketplaces to the importance of soft skills in an AI-based world, here are six trends that will shape the workforce...
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Talent intelligence at scale: building a competitive edge in a digital world - Raconteur

Modern business is full of risk. At a global level, demographic shifts, a refocus by many countries on inbound immigration, climate-related impacts and the pivot towards sustainability focuses are changing how we view work and how organisations fit into wider society.


Then, at an organisational level, rapid digital transformation including artificial intelligence, skills shortages and evolving employee expectations, are causing businesses to re-evaluate future strategy and build new capabilit...
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Why internal mobility is a business imperative - not just an HR initiative - Raconteur

The current global landscape is creating a perfect storm for businesses. Skills shortages in key areas remain acute, yet paradoxically, businesses face an increasing demand for new skills as they innovate and grow. At the same time, various external factors such as economic uncertainty, technological transformation and regulatory challenges are causing leaders to question traditional business models.


Navigating such a complex landscape means rethinking global talent strategies and embracing a...
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Strategic acceleration: the new rules of business transformation - Raconteur

The accelerating pace of change in the global business environment means that organisations that stand still will inevitably fall behind. 


And while transformation has long been central to business strategy, the speed and complexity of business evolution means that the way organisations deliver transformation is also changing. 


Driven by cost pressures and a demand for greater efficiency and innovation, boards are increasingly being asked to achieve more with less: accelerating transformat...
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HR and CEO synergy: the secret to success - Raconteur

A productive relationship between leaders and their employees has never been more important. From expectations of flexible working arrangements through to ongoing talent and skills shortages, the need to effectively engage your people and build trust is a must for navigating future work challenges.

This means that the role of HR Leadership is now more crucial than ever before. Where once HR was solely concerned with transactional tasks like payroll and workplace policies, the modern HR leader i...
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Is UK plc skilled enough to handle its digital transformation?

The rapid advance and uptake of technologies such as AI and the cloud in business are fundamentally disrupting how, where and even when we work. Employers are transforming their business models and processes to keep pace with such developments, but alongside this comes the need to ensure that their employees have the appropriate digital skills.

For an idea of the scale of the training intervention required, consider the OECD’s recent estimate that technological change will transform about one b...
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Harnessing the power of purpose in the workplace

The search for purpose at work has become increasingly important since the pandemic. New ways of working, the desire for a better work/life balance and a growing focus on business’s role in society mean that both employees and employers are prioritising purposeful work like never before.

Take the great resignation, for instance. Buoyed by their experience of life beyond the nine to five, UK workers quit their jobs in record numbers from Q3 2021 to Q4 2022. For many, a key factor was a sense tha...
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The 4 milestones of payroll success: a holistic journey HR leaders must navigate

Technology has revolutionised the HR function. New systems are automating manual work, providing deeper insights through data and transforming how the function recruits, manages talent and organises itself.

Payroll is no exception to this process. In such a rapidly developing environment, the road to payroll success isn’t always clear. Oliver Gee, enterprise development director at SD Worx UK, offers advice on how to navigate the most common payroll challenges and explains why effective payroll...
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The education sector must modernise its hiring processes or risk being left behind

The education sector is facing huge challenges in recruiting and retaining talent. According to statistics from the Department for Education, 40,000 teachers resigned from state school positions in 2022, representing just under 9% of its entire workforce.

At the same time, teaching vacancies are at an all-time high. The same survey found that more than 2,300 teaching posts went unfilled in 2022, with a further 3,300 filled by supply teachers. Poor working conditions and long-term pay erosion -
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Upskilling leaders: Kingfisher’s experiential learning journey

From meeting ambitious targets despite budget constraints to adapting to market shifts, the demands on a modern business can be high and ambiguous. Despite people arguably being an organisation’s most important asset, it can be easy to deprioritise leadership development when times are tough.

Often, leadership development can be viewed as predictable, unfocused and ineffective. WDHB is a global specialist in the design and delivery of executive learning and development programmes. It takes a di
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Why career activism is the key to talent retention

Beset by skills shortages and fierce competition for talent in recent years, firms have been raising salaries, tempting employees from rivals and trying desperately to diversify their talent pools. But, with UK job vacancies falling below 1 million for the first time in two years at the end of last year and hiring freezes on the horizon, many employers are focusing on retention rather than recruitment.

According to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest JobsOutlook report, 6 0.2% o
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Creating the perfect match: the secret to future-proof HR

Today’s fast-paced business landscape means that organisations are continually having to adapt, transform and iterate corporate strategy to stay ahead of the competition.

This is particularly the case for the HR function, which is facing huge challenges key to business success. From global talent shortages to dealing with remote work, digital transformation to reskilling, HR departments are becoming increasingly innovative and agile in response to ongoing pressure.

Meeting these challenges is
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