We're approaching the point in the year where FMCG businesses start shaping their priorities, budgets and organisational plans for 2027.

In a sector defined by tight margins, intense competition, and constantly shifting consumer behaviour, the difference between average and high-performing FMCG organisations often comes down to the strength of their teams.

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.