Leadership
Leading with authenticity and impact: Consult & BPTW™ interview
This interview with our CEO at Consult Recruitment, Angela Cameron, was first published on Best Places to Work™. Read the original article here. Great leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about shaping change with clarity, empathy, and care. Someone who has had the...
The rise of flexible finance roles: How fractional, interim and contract roles are reshaping the finance & accounting landscape
Written by: Sam Patterson - Senior Consultant, Accounting & Finance @ Consult Recruitment As senior Finance & Accounting consultants in the recruitment space, we're seeing a huge shift in how businesses structure their finance functions. The traditional model of permanent, full-time finance teams is rapidly evolving,...
7 mistakes every manager should avoid
Be honest, are you making these simple mistakes? If yes, it's time for a change in style. 1. The over-the-shoulder manager Nothing screams 'I don't trust you' louder than micromanagement. Empower your team by giving them the autonomy to grow and succeed. If they need more guidance, provide it,...
5 things successful people never say at work
In your job, your words carry weight. They can either propel you towards success or pull you back down. 1. "This may be stupid, but...
What the buck are your hiring intentions?
We recently surveyed the market to understand their hiring intentions for the coming year. Here’s what the +700 respondents said. After years of growth we’re now seeing a more considered market. Do you expect to increase the number of employees in your team in the next 12...
Market Insights – How easy is it to retain high quality talent?
Results from our market survey of +700 business professionals. In our recent market survey, we asked: "How easy is it to retain high-quality talent compared to this time last year?" Offering insights into talent retention trends across different sectors. Departmental Differences Two clear themes emerged in the talent verticals that...
Having this trait makes you 4X more effective as a leader
According to the Yale School of Management. No, it's not influence, power, or ranking and you don't have to be the smartest. The trait is called Relational Energy. I.e. How positively you energise those around you. Where's the proof? A study from Yale School of Management found that leaders who...
Most leaders don’t have a clue how to coach their team.
Use this simple coaching framework to increase your team's performance. Coaching. It's not just a buzzword. It can lead to: Increased engagement Better relationships More autonomy So, what's this framework? Well, it's called GROW. It stands for: Goal - What do you want? Reality - Where are you now? Options - What could you do? Will...