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A time for visionary and authentic leadership
- 5 Sep 2024
- Ben Cox is partner, executive search, local government and Roger Russell is partner, government, commercial and board appointments at Faerfield
Ben Cox and Roger Russell say co-creation, underpinned by shared leadership, purpose, and accountability are the keys to organisations thriving sustainably in this ever-changing landscape
How to attract and retain top talent in the shadow of the Social Housing Act
- 29 Aug 2024
- Ben Parsonage is senior consultant, local government and Simon Wing is practice lead, local government and housing at GatenbySanderson
The sector may be currently in tough times but with the right leadership, Ben Parsonage and Simon Wing say the opportunity to shape the future of housing is here
Who will fill the void?
- 15 Aug 2024
- Andrew Tromans is a Senior Consultant and Mizan Rouf is Associate Director at CIPFA-Penna
With so many Section 151 officers set to retire or leave local government, innovative action will be needed to fill the talent void, say Andrew Tromans and Mizan Rouf
Inspections – the need for balance
- 8 Aug 2024
- Nik Shah is Associate Director at Tile Hill
Nik Shah assesses the implications of inspection routines on talent within local government
Re-evaluating ‘normal’
- 1 Aug 2024
- Steve Guest is director of executive recruitment and assessment at Solace in Business
Hybrid working was accepted by many as being the ‘new normal’ post-lockdown, but recently there has been a slight swing back the other way. Steve Guest explains
Scoring success together!
- 25 Jul 2024
- Chloe Herrman is Principal Consultant, Resourcing, at WM Employers
Chloe Herrmann reflects on how striking, tailored campaigns raising awareness of careers have proven a winning formula for several local authorities in the region
Celebrating excellence in local government
- 18 Jul 2024
- Dawar Hashmi is director, executive search at Penna
Penna’s Dawar Hashmi reflects back on The MJ Achievement Awards earlier this year, and reminds us of the importance of recognising outstanding leadership
The key to success
- 10 Jul 2024
- Frazer Thouard is a partner with GatenbySanderson’s local government practice
Frazer Thouard outlines the positive benefits of purpose-driven leadership in local government, and importantly, how to find it
Has it ever been so tough?
- 4 Jul 2024
- Steve Wilson is commercial director at Commercial Services Group
Steve Wilson looks at the new thinking needed in order to ensure successful leadership within local government this period of continuous challenges
Project Z: Are you sending the right message?
- 27 Jun 2024
- Chantelle Wooldridge is a senior consultant – executive search at Tile Hill
How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines the efforts needed to ensure the talent of the future has a chance to thrive in your organisation Image: © alphaspirit.it / shutterstock.com
Is that Gen Alpha sliding into your DMs?
- 27 Jun 2024
- Michelle O’Neill, is principal consultant – leadership and OD, at West Midlands Employers
Michelle O’Neill offers a vision of the future as the next generation prepares to enter the workforce, and warns of the need to re-skill, unlearn, and re-imagine how your organisation can embrace the changing landscape Image: © JulsIst / shutterstock.com
Why do employer brands deserve your attention?
- 20 Jun 2024
- Matt Johnson is executive creative director at Penna
Standing out is harder than ever, says Matt Johnson, but if you are clear on what kind of person you are looking to hire then you need to be sure to evolve your employer brand and make sure it is as targeted and compelling as possible
A fresh start for social workers?
- 13 Jun 2024
- Simon Ray is Chief Executive of Hampton’s Resourcing
Simon Ray asks if a new Labour Government will mean fewer social workers are leaving the profession
How to partner with the right recruiter
- 31 May 2024
- Philip Foster is Director of Ocean Edge Executive Search
Philip Foster, Director of Ocean Edge Executive Search offers some practical advice to local authorities on how to partner with the right recruiter to streamline recruitment processes and enhance staff retention.
Using a STAR performance to shine brighter
- 30 May 2024
- Sally Wilson is a principal consultant in GatenbySanderson’s Local Government Practice
Sally Wilson offers some advice to those interviewing for their next role, championing a technique that has served well for more than a decade
The regeneration gap
- 23 May 2024
- Jonathan Swain is managing director of McLean Public
As local and regional government colleagues gather in Leeds this week for UKREiiF 2024, Jonathan Swain looks at the ongoing diversity gap for the regeneration sector
A time for reflection
- 16 May 2024
- Matt Jones is a senior consultant in Penna’s executive interim practice and Rachael Morris is a senior consultant in Penna’s executive search practice
Matt Jones and Rachael Morris assess the current HR and OD landscape from a Penna perspective, and look back at a successful PPMA conference which highlighted a lot of positives for the future
Be bold, be a rebel – anything is possible.
- 9 May 2024
- Sunita Patel is a principal consultant at Starfish
A prominent joint-appointment within Haringey has shown the value of taking a bold approach to recruitment and how getting support from the right areas can make all the difference. Here, along with comments from three key figures in the process, Starfish outlines the task they were given and the positive results that emerged.
Let’s plan ahead
- 2 May 2024
- Steve Guest is director of executive recruitment and assessment at Solace in Business
Steve Guest warns of the importance of preparing our future leaders for the task ahead by creating ‘leadership space’ and incorporating more formal training and development – before it’s too late
The key to a sustainable workforce
- 25 Apr 2024
- Mark Bearn is an Associate Director at Tile Hill
At a time when candidates are in high demand and often can call the shots, a well-defined employer value proposition that contains a robust learning and development programme is the key to boosting retention – as Mark Bearn explains