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Designed for Impact: The trend towards Specialised Boutique Consultancy Firms
In a business environment where speed, precision, and clarity determine competitiveness, boutique specialised consulting firms are becoming the preferred partners for organisations seeking true impact. Their greatest strength lies in their ability to focus intensely on a client’s specific problem ra...

“The Sweetness of Showing Up: Lessons in Resilience and Consistency from a 12-Year-Old”
This year, I had the privilege of closely watching a 12-year-old girl train for her first U14 tennis tournament. Her goal was simple but enormous for her: to win a single match in the older category.
“The Unspoken Onboarding of HR Leaders”
Stepping into a senior HR role can feel like walking into a meeting that started long before you arrived. The culture comes with unspoken rules, the internal dynamics are layered and complex, and the expectations are high and often immediate.
“From ‘Excited to Join’ to Total Silence: The Real Reasons Candidates Ghost”
The CV was flawless. The interview went perfectly. They said they were excited. Then… nothing. No reply. No follow-up. Just silence.
Why Beating the Benchmark Isn’t Always the Right Measure of Success
In the investing world, benchmarks are essential tools for a number of reasons. They provide a clear reference point for evaluating performance, guiding long-term asset allocation, asset managers, and framing discussions about risk and return and anchor expectations. But while benchmarks offer struc...
"Rethinking How We Hire"
The way people work has changed, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Remote options, new job expectations, and fast-moving industries mean that companies can’t rely on the same old hiring methods.
"Defeat Isn’t the Opposite of Victory. It’s Part of It"
Losing is never easy. It stings. It challenges your confidence, your effort, and sometimes even your purpose. But losing isn’t the end. It’s a mirror. It shows you where you are, and more importantly, where you can go.
Still a Long Way to Go: Why Remuneration Strategies Need a Rethink Now
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released its 2023 Benchmarking Report on remuneration trends and practices across EU financial institutions and investment firms. Based on data collected for the period 2021 to 2023 through competent authorities and with a focus on staff that has a material i...