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Most people who know me, know I love a challenge - but it remains to be seen if the 496 Challenge I’ve signed up for is a step too far (pun intended) even for me! For those unfamiliar with what it involves, I’ll be running a total of 496k in September - starting with a 1k run on the 1st of September and then an extra kilometre per day for the next 30 days. The back end of the challenge is horrendous 25k followed by 26k followed by 27k.. you get the drift! While this might sound a bit nuts (and it probably is!) I’m doing it to raise money for a cause that’s really close to my heart. I’m hoping, with your help, to raise at least £1000 for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust based in Manchester. Whether it’s my knees or legs in pain, or mental demons telling me to stop, none of the discomfort involved will come close to the physical or mental pain that anyone fighting cancer must deal with ….. so in that last week or so when things get really tough, it will be time to suck it up, lace the trainers up and get back out there to complete the challenge. I know first-hand about the amazing work that The Christie does for those suffering from cancer and the support they provide for their families. My own father was treated there up until his early death from the disease 18months ago, and I saw then how they went above and beyond to ensure he had the best possible care throughout his illness. Unfortunately, I’m also close to others who are currently being affected by this terrible disease. Cancer will impact nearly all of us during our lifetimes, because we or someone we know will suffer from it. Places like The Christie need our help to ensure they can continue supporting sufferers and their loved ones, and also to fund research that will ensure that more people survive cancer in the future. So I’d deeply appreciate any donation however small so that together we can help The Christie continue their invaluable work in the North West. TalentEdge https://lnkd.in/euYYdJgi

Boost Productivity with Effective Onboarding! 🚀 Stop losing talent and time by investing in a robust onboarding program. Optimizing the employee onboarding experience can: Enhance employee retention Increase productivity Both are crucial as businesses navigate disruption and change in today’s market. Plus, retaining employees boosts overall staff morale. Q: How do you ensure new hires are set up for success from the start? Invest in an onboarding program that includes personalized training, mentoring, and 1:1 feedback. Avoid overwhelming new hires with documents and throwing them in the deep end to see how they “survive.” Instead, sit down, listen, and create a trusted space for them to ask questions. If this isn’t a regular part of your process, you’re not setting yourself up for true talent success. Underrated tip: Employees stay longer if they have a mentor in the company or use an external coach. Have you ever been part of an onboarding program? How was your experience? #Onboarding #EmployeeRetention #Productivity #HR #Coaching

How can finance leaders successfully make the move from corporates to startups? A huge thank you to Sanjay Bowry for taking the time to sit down with me to discuss his experience with exactly this move and kick start this interview series. #startups #scaleup #tech #finance #cfoinsights #cfo #financeleader #fundraise #recruitment

A big welcome to David Nolan, who joins us as a Managing Consultant on the TalentEdge Tech team. David has over 10 years' recruitment experience together with a huge amount of drive and enthusiasm that means he's a fantastic fit for our team. And we're still hiring!!!! I'm keen to speak to experienced recruiters who want to work in a fast moving, client-centric, consultative environment where you have all the advantages of an established brand and supportive team while still retaining your autonomy and ability to forge your own path to success. Get in touch to find out more details about the incredibly exciting opportunities we're currently offering along with our market-leading benefits and commission packages. #recruitmentconsultant #recruitmentjobs #wearehiring #financerecruitment #accountancyjobs

As an HRD are you ready for ESG? What role should you play in your company’s sustainability/ESG reporting strategy?    An increasing number of businesses are having to report on sustainability – this uptick is due to increased legislation (most notably and recently CSRD) as well as customer/client demands or to meet the expectations of consumers and their workforce.   People leaders will need to play more than just a participatory role in ensuring their organisations are prepared for this.   It’s crucial that People leaders understand what’s involved in creating robust ESG reports with particular emphasis on people-related insights— so that HR departments can influence their company's strategic direction towards sustainability goals while also ensuring compliance with mandatory reporting requirements   Talentedge are partnering with KEY ESG – experts on all things related to ESG reporting including the intricacies of CSRD – to host a webinar for HRDs that will demystify CSRD and help them understand how they can take a lead on sustainability reporting.   Watch this space for more details! #hr #esg

I'm incredibly excited to announce that Nathan Reddick and Cheyanne Mason joined TalentEdge this week and bring with them some fantastic experience combined with enthusiasm, passion and drive. Cheyanne is working with our Marketing Services and Consumer clients to hire qualified finance talent, while Nathan is managing FinTech finance recruitment on the Tech team. A big welcome to both of you! #financerecruitment #recconjobs

Hiring for finance talent isn’t as straight forward as it used to be.    For forward looking CFOs, replacing like-for-like or hiring based solely on experience won’t help them find the talent they need the meet future challenges.   Finance leaders need an agile team that’s capable of adapting at pace as the CFO’s remit expands far beyond finance and digital transformation continues at pace.    So how are businesses building a future-proofed finance team?   ✅Skills-based recruitment: As our clients move away from hiring based solely on qualifications or experience – we’re helping them assess and search for the key skills they need ✅Diverse experience: We’re working with clients to help them discover candidates with diverse experience that expands their team’s capabilities   ✅Transferable skills: The demand for communication skills, leadership and creativity are increasingly important at every level  ✅Growth mindset: Roles are being reconfigured rapidly as technology continues to advance, so an openness to learning new skills and thinking beyond their current position is essential    TalentEdge North works with businesses ranging from high growth startups to global groups across the North-West to recruit future-proofed finance talent with the skills and experience they need now and in the future.    Get in touch with one of the team to find out more about how we can help you:    Neil Whitaker - CFO/FD role across the North West Andy Ross - CFO/FD/Audit/Tax/Accountancy in practice and industry across the North West Abbie Smith – Qualified finance roles across the North West Charlotte Hilton - Transactional & Part-Qualified finance in Greater Manchester Luke Hodgson - Transactional & Part-Qualified finance in Lancashire     #growthmindset #skillsbasedhiring #AI #financerecruitment #accountancyrecruitment   

As summer finally arrives, recent reports are also showing a much sunnier outlook for UK businesses as the sense of uncertainty recedes and positivity grows. This week’s Deloitte CFO survey for Q2 underscores this renewed confidence among finance executives which can be seen in their willingness to take greater balance sheet risks. As an increasing proportion of CFOs see credit as more attractive and readily available, many are preparing to increase their capital expenditure and ready their businesses for growth. Despite these optimistic indicators, the persistent skills gap poses a considerable challenge for businesses. This enduring talent shortage is reflected in escalating salaries for new recruits as reported in The KPMG/Recruitment & Employment Confederation jobs report for June and is likely to intensify as economic growth gains momentum. TalentEdge and Talentarc are proactively addressing this concern amongst our own clients by equipping them with strategic solutions to navigate the talent shortage within finance departments and at the executive board level. #CFOsurvey #CFoinsights #CFOrecruitment #financerecruitment

Deloitte’s latest CFO survey for Q2 is incredibly encouraging. There’s a continued increase in confidence and a sense of optimism amongst finance leaders of the UK’s largest companies.    The results of this survey were released slightly later than previous reports so that it could capture post-election sentiment, and the good news is that a change of government appears to have further boosted belief in prospects for economic growth.    We’re hearing a similar story when speaking to our own clients as demand for finance talent continues to increase in line with this renewed confidence.    TalentEdge North works with large corporates as well as startups and SMEs across the Northwest to help them build strong finance teams to support the business. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you strengthen your team get in touch with:    Neil Whitaker - CFO/FD role across the North West Andy Ross - CFO/FD/Audit/Tax/Accountancy in practice Abbie Smith – Qualified finance roles across the North West Charlotte Hilton - Transactional & Part-Qualified finance in Greater Manchester Luke Hodgson - Transactional & Part-Qualified finance in Lancashire   #cfosurvey #cfoinsights #financerecruitment #accountancyrecruitment #financedirector

How do you find a great CFO who can be a change-maker and value creator for your business?    CFOs have the potential to help leaders realise their vision and senior stake holders meet their goals.    But you need to find them first.    I’ve spent nearly two decades helping leadership teams hire for executive-level finance positions and I’ve seen the great results that come from having a well-structured and thought-through recruitment process which follows a few simple steps.    TalentEdge North have put together a guide to hiring a CFO, so you can find out more about the best way to successfully recruit CFOs and FDs for your business.    DM me if you’d like the link to download your copy.   #exectivesearch #financerecruitment #CFO #financedirector #CFOinsights