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Non-executive Director recruitment: Board appointments

Tue 26 May 2026

Key takeaways Non-executive Director recruitment is one of the most consequential board decisions an organisation makes, and the process is materially different from standard executive hiring.

Why is advertising for senior staff a false economy?

Wed 20 May 2026

Key takeaways Advertising for senior staff is almost always a false economy because the candidates who reply to senior job ads tend to fall into one of three categories: unqualified, unemployed, or

What is a headhunter? A UK guide for 2026

Mon 27 April 2026

Key takeaways A headhunter is a specialist recruiter who proactively approaches passive candidates - people who aren’t actively looking for a new role - on behalf of a hiring company, usually for

CEO salary UK 2026: what do Chief Executives actually earn?

Mon 27 April 2026

Key takeaways The median FTSE 100 CEO salary in 2025 was around £5.89 million according to Deloitte, or £6.02 million according to the High Pay Centre, up from roughly £4.58

CIO vs CTO: roles, responsibilities and what UK boards look for

Fri 24 April 2026

Key takeaways The CIO runs the technology a business uses to operate, while the CTO builds the technology a business sells. The difference is about who the technology serves internally versus

Non-executive director salary UK: a 2026 pay guide

Fri 24 April 2026

Key takeaways The median non-executive director salary in the FTSE 100 sits at around £76,000 in 2025, with most NEDs paid between £70,000 and £94,000, according to Alvarez &

How does executive search work? A UK process guide for 2026

Thu 23 April 2026

Key takeaways Executive search is a structured, retained recruitment methodology used to identify and approach passive candidates for senior, executive, or hard-to-fill roles. It differs from

How to retain your top executives - 7 effective techniques that work!

Thu 7 August 2025

Few situations are more challenging for business leaders than losing a valued member of the senior management team to a competitor. Hearing the words, “I’m leaving for another opportunity

Obtaining candidate references - are you doing enough?

Mon 1 May 2023

It’s a position that every employer finds themselves in at some point – you’ve carried out an extensive search, attracted a number of good quality candidates, and via a comprehensive

Positive energizers, and why they’re vital to your workplace

Thu 12 May 2022

There’s no denying that COVID-19 had a huge impact on our energy, and well-being, leaving many of us struggling to stay positive throughout the pandemic. And with the war in Ukraine, and the cost

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