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The third edition of the Employment Edge is here! This month, our theme concerns The Big Stay and strategic workforce planning in a contracting economy. This edition analyses the latest trends and best practices that can help companies retain competitive edge while successfully navigating the economic slowdown. Every month, we blend our experience and observations working with our clients across various industries with recent workplace trends and insights around topics such as: Leadership and Development, Executive and C-Suite Search, as well as Diversity and Culture Advisory. What is your take on The Big Stay and strategic workforce planning? Let me know in the comments below. Enjoy the newsletter! #theemploymentedge #leadership #diversity #inclusion #equity #dei Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)

According to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, there are 900,000 job vacancies in the UK, while over 1 million people are unemployed. But the reality is more nuanced than that. In a brief interview with Jeremy V. on BBC Radio, I discussed Jeremy Hunt’s statement on the current state of the job market. In 2020, the workforce experienced the biggest change in work practices since the Industrial Revolution, with the ability to work from home. As a consequence, it reintroduced parents caring for young children, carers, people with disabilities, and the elderly back into the workforce. However, over the last 18 months, there has been an increase in people returning to the office, a trend that is now forcing the demographic mentioned above to withdraw from the labour market. It is not a case of people in the UK not wanting to work, but it is the life circumstances that will impact their ability to (re)enter the workforce. Listen to the full interview, starting from minute 30:00: https://lnkd.in/eZpuvGXT What do you think? Let me know in the comments below.

How to capture attention with your LinkedIn profile? Get proven strategies on how to optimize your profile on May 8! I’ll be a panelist at this webinar where we'll uncover the strategies that will set you apart and position you as a standout executive leader. 🏆 I’m looking forward to joining Karen Greenbaum, Ashley Buderus, Helen Thomas - Executive Search and Ashling O'Connor during this webinar and building on each other’s knowledge! 🤝 Exclusive for BlueSteps Partner Alliance Members 🔗 To register, first contact Sharon Alexander (salexander@aesc.org) to discover if your business school is a participant in the Global Business School Alliance Program. #ExecutiveVisibility #CareerSuccess #boardmember #BOD #leadership #webinar #jobsearch #careeradvice

Last week, I was invited to deliver a keynote speech and meet with over 50 students aged 17-18 years old during The Mayor's Fund for London’s latest Bridging the Gap event! This event series strives towards equal career accessibility for all, by connecting organisations with young Londoners from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This time, the event focused on financial services, and students received invaluable insights into how to secure a career within the industry. I had the opportunity to share my own experience of growing up in London, and the lessons I learnt along the way: 1. One of the biggest moments of my life was when I finally realised that the most powerful thing I can be is myself. 2. Embracing difference is essential to keep growing and learning. 3. It’s not about where you start. It’s about where you finish. Coming from a (perceived) underprivileged background doesn’t define you. One of the many highlights was meeting Dianne D. from 10,000 Black Interns who is now interning for the summer at Mayor’s Fund for London. I also would like to extend a massive thank you to Susannah Behr and her team for a beautiful event! Please reach out to them if you are interested in getting involved in their initiatives. What other lessons do you think are important to share with young people who are currently discovering the world of work? Let me know! #equalopportunities #bridgingthegap #financialservices

How can you navigate the latest DE&I tides effectively? After the launch of the second edition of Barrington Hibbert Associates’ Employment Edge newsletter on recent DE&I updates, I am pleased to invite you to the ‘Beyond Diversity’ session happening tomorrow at 11 BST. I will join Celia Chartres-Aris (née Hensman), Caroline Rainford, and Sanjay Lobo MBE👫🌍 in a conversation addressing current updates in DE&I and what leaders can do about it. If you are a leader in your organisation, don’t miss out on this session! Join us and get actionable insights that can drive new revenue and productivity levels, all through the potential of DE&I. Are you interested in attending? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gHmmJBtb Have a great Monday!

The second edition of the Employment Edge is here! Our theme for the month of April is 'The Changing Tides in DE&I'. Every month, we will share the latest workplace trends and insights, along with actionable tips. These stem from our experience and observations collected throughout years of working with clients across various industries, in the following areas of expertise: Leadership and Development, Executive and C-Suite Search, as well as Diversity and Culture Advisory. What would you like to see in the next edition of The Employment Edge? Feel free to message me with your suggestions. Enjoy the newsletter! #theemploymentedge #leadership #diversity #inclusion #equity #dei