Norman Broadbent continues to seek growth opportunities

While change is inevitable in every field, some sectors tend to experience more rapid growth and change than others, or go through periods of intense growth, courtesy of a variety of factors – cultural, market conditions,

Over the last 35 years, many aspects of the working world have been transformed. As the world of work has evolved and become more sophisticated, so have the skills and attributes we look for in our

After an eighteen-month delay, May saw the long-awaited publication of the Williams-Shapps plan for rail, detailing the proposed approach to making the railways central to a more integrated and modern public transport system. The most significant

As we head out of the pandemic and into more stable times, most organisations are looking to the future Target Operating Model as a foundation for growth. The challenge is what that should look like? Take

Over the last few months as restrictions have started lifting, there has been an increase in chatter about a wave of resignations and market churn (or the so-called ‘Great Resignation’).  Expected in the latter half of

In 2019, McKinsey identified that companies with a significant proportion of female leaders consistently outperform their peers.  So why is it that industries such as Oil & Gas still struggle to attract, retain, and promote diverse

Over the last few months as restrictions have started lifting, there has been an increase in chatter about a wave of resignations and market churn (or the so-called ‘Great Resignation’).  Expected in the latter half of

If there is still any doubt in your mind about the importance of data in our lives, just try booking a ticket to a festival this summer or getting on a plane to anywhere. A few

The retail industry is experiencing previously unimaginable digital disruptions from online and instant shopping to immediate/rapid home deliveries. In addition – and thanks in part to the rise of social media and mobile – we can

Digging through some old papers as part of a wet weekend clear-out, I came across an offer letter for a role from a previous life. It triggered a flood of happy memories, but also got me

Being a senior leader is the aspiration of many. Despite the significant rewards (social, economic, and emotional) it can be a lonely place. The leader is the figurehead who carries the can and shoulders the burden of responsibility.

Norman Broadbent, the London-listed executive search and recruitment firm announced that Peter Searle has been appointed to its board as executive chairman. Searle has over 30 years’ experience in the recruitment sector. In 1999. he was

What is IR35? Much has been talked about the changes to the tax regime for temporary (or ‘off payroll’) workers that have come into force this April. Similarly, many column inches have been written about the

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance is firmly in the spotlight. Yet for many Boards this is a complex subject.  Shareholders and investors – but equally importantly – employees and customers want to work for/buy from organisations

Being a senior leader is the aspiration of many. Despite the significant rewards (social, economic, and emotional) it can be a lonely place. The leader is the figurehead who carries the can and shoulders the burden of responsibility.

We know people make a difference to organisations – that is a given.  But those classed as “talent” or “high-potentials” – defined as individuals who not only display consistent high performance, but who are fully engaged