One of the biggest hiring challenges & mistakes I see for SME and scale-up brands is balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term capability building. 

FMCG SMEs are trying to scale - but the talent market hasn’t made it easy.

Hiring in 2025 isn’t just about finding the right person. It’s about knowing what “right” actually means.

31% of UK employees feel they don’t have a good work-life balance - a clear signal that something needs to change.

This week, we helped a global brand secure a brilliant commercial leader, not through a job ad or application, but through targeted, strategic outreach. 

Back in December, I wrapped up my university studies and proudly graduated with a degree in Business. Like many graduates, I was...