Executive Communication with Conor Neill [Podcast]
Communication begins with the audience. We are in the business of Headhunting and this means we are arranging a lot of professional first dates between candidates and clients. That first impression is important, and you only have 30 minutes in the initial interview to do so. One of the common feedbacks we get after interviews […]
Innovation in manufacturing
What separates successful companies from those that have not earned a spot on the ranking of more innovating ones is that they approach innovation differently than their competitors.
The rise of Chief Customer Officers (CCO) in FMCG
FMCG is one of the most sensitive sectors to changes in consumer habits. The impact of changing consumer preferences is drawing a new market scenario, and the role of CCOs is to lead the direction of organizations towards a different model of relating with their customers.
Managing happiness to improve business results
Some of the leading American and European companies begin to add a new seat in their Boards of Directors, a position for executives whose responsibility is to ensure the employees’ success.
Gender Diversity in the C-Suite
Diversity is not just a matter of gender. Diversity is a corporate approach that considers one of the organization’s essential pillars to bring together visions, experiences, ways of thinking, and abilities to find innovative ways to stand out in the market.
Employer Branding =inclusivity + diversity + happiness
Employer Branding is essential to capturing and retaining talent in organizations. Candidates look for companies whose values fit with their philosophy of life.
Diversity boosts innovation
Diversity, broadly understood, is one of the main drivers of innovation in organizations.
Different cultural backgrounds, different ways of thinking, different life experiences and different conceptions of business culture bring multiple benefits to innovative dynamics.
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
The more complex the competitive environment is, the more managers need to put their emotional Intelligence into practice to lead high-performance teams.
Understanding the new eco consumers
Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental significance of their purchasing decisions. In the case of the fashion industry, the new “eco-consumers” are the target of new business models that are transforming the sector.
Why companies need to get ethics right
Ethics is no longer just a concept that companies use when pronouncing their mission, vision, and values. Ethical management implies putting into practice transversal programs that guarantee the performance of good practices in all areas of business activity.
Leading Digital Transformation in MEA
The MEA Region is becoming one of the main sources of demand for managerial profiles such as CIOs, CDOs and CTOs.
Managing hybrid intelligence: China paradigm
Senior executives at any company are aware that their job is to manage human talent in order to achieve company goals. However,
in the AI Era human talent works closely with the “non-human parts” which make up teams and provide increasing value to strategic business processes.
The challenge of managing multicultural teams
Global companies are characterized by multicultural teams, and they need managers with a high capacity to understand the cultural, individual and collective features of the organization. Nowadays, cultural competencies are as necessary and valuable as technical competences. When a manager assumes the responsibility of leading teams in a new country, or when he or she […]
How can women balance personal and professional life with Eliza Simeonova [Podcast]
Diversity matters Diversity is a key agenda for society and the corporate world right now. The gap continues to be huge, where only 25 women hold CEO positions on the Fortune 500 companies list. The percentage of roles held by women steadily decreases at every seniority level along the career path. For example, at entry […]
From Omnichannel to Omnichallenging in the Fashion sector
Most Marketing strategies being developed by Fashion firms have three elements in common: placing the consumer front and centre, developing a commercial model in which the online channel is key, and providing the user with a personalised shopping experience.
What to Look for in an Executive Search Partner
Executive search firms need to have a diverse set of skills to make a transformative impact on your organization. As the economy and job market continue to develop, the demand for executive search partners continues to rise. Finding a firm that can help your organization flourish can be tricky
The Importance of Analytics in Consumer Goods Companies
The combination of big data and advanced analytics offers consumer goods companies countless opportunities across the value chain. It’s important not to view analytics within a vacuum, it should almost be viewed as a philosophy or mantra that runs through the organisation.
Improving Retail With Supply Chain Digitalisation
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is disrupting almost every industry in the world. The breadth and depth of these changes herald the transformation of entire systems of production, management and governance. Despite the relatively deep penetration of these technologies in media, retail and high tech, industries are less than 40 per cent digitised according to survey […]
Grow: Future-proof Your Career
Career development is a self-initiated process with support and resources provided by managers and the company you work at. Managing work, transitions, and learning new things can be difficult at times. Here are some tips on how to develop your career and grow, both professionally and personally: 1. Consider the key building blocks for […]
Don’t Overlook Passive Candidates
Talent shortage is one of the biggest hurdles faced by recruiters in 2018. According to recent statistics, 42% of employers are worried they won’t be able to find the talent they need, approximately three quarters are struggling to find relevant candidates, while 86% of the most qualified candidates for the open positions aren’t actively looking […]
Maternity Leave Best Practice
For the past seven years, I have been growing both professionally and personally at Loftus Bradford. It has been an amazing journey full of successes, challenges and growth. Last year in October I gave birth to my daughter Alia and recently I returned back to work after a wonderful maternity leave. Here’s what I’ve learned […]
Phone Interviews: the First Hurdle in Landing a Job
The old saying: ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’ is just as true for phone interviews as it is for face-to-face ones. Job hunters often mistakenly believe that phone interviews are less critical, yet they’re a critical first hurdle in landing a job. A phone interview usually means you […]
How to Predict Quality of Hire
Quality of hire has become one of the most important metrics to track. It represents the value new employees bring to the company, and therefore demonstrates how effective recruiters are at finding and connecting hiring managers with the right people for each available job. Besides having a financial impact, poor hiring decisions can quite […]
Should You Take a Counter-Offer?
When you accept a new job offer, it’s possible that your current employer will make a counter-offer in order to convince you to stay. This typically comes in the form of increased salary, benefits package and/or a change in role. In today’s competitive job market, counter-offers are becoming more common as companies strive to retain top talent. […]
Tips To Guide You Through the Interviewing Process
Moving between two jobs can be a nerve-wracking experience, but the most challenging part is definitely the interview itself. When armed with the right information, though, interviewees can relax and focus on what’s really important: selling their brand and highlighting relevant experience. A person who knows how to articulate strengths without boasting, describe mistakes […]
Never Miss a Career Growth Opportunity
Getting further in your career path and saying yes to unexpected opportunities go hand in hand. Losing out on an opportunity can be just as disastrous for your career as not knowing what employers look for in the fast-paced corporate environment of today. Here are some tips to inspire those looking for professional and personal […]
People Analytics: Data Says More Than Intuition
Nowadays, data is used to understand every part of a business operation and analytical tools are embedded into day-to-day decision making. Meanwhile, employees have always been the most critical asset of any organisation. It is time for organisations to combine these two factors to improve both hiring and business management. What is people analytics? People […]
Inclusion Complements Diversity in the Workplace
In a world that is both diverse and deeply interconnected, companies and institutions with greater levels of diversity are achieving better performance. Managers working on tough problems have often assembled diverse teams of thinkers to challenge one another and improve the quality of their answers. Diverse companies are better at attracting top talent and improving […]
How I Set the Foundations for My Career at Loftus Bradford
My internship at Loftus Bradford has been enthusing, fascinating and above all inspiring. Not only have I come to understand and learn about the commercial side of some of the biggest companies in the 21st century; I’ve also been exposed to a whole new realm of Executive Search and Boutique Headhunting. Before I began my […]
Employer Branding
As opposed to a company’s general brand reputation and value proposition to customers, employer branding is a company’s reputation in the job market as an employer and its value proposition to its employees. Attracting and retaining the best talent available depends on the reputation of a company. Before getting their hands dirty defining long-term […]
Six Things I Have Learnt From Six Years at Loftus Bradford
When I was asked by my management team to say a few words before I head off on maternity leave I decided to get inspiration from my role models as they are key to me and my success. Coincidentally, that morning I received Indra Nooyi’s article on what she learnt from being PepsiCo’s CEO for […]
An Interview With Paulo Peereboom – A Career Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
We had a chance to speak to Paulo Peereboom, the CEO of Makro Netherlands. During his 25-year-long career in FMCG, retail, and food retail, Paulo learned quite a lot about career development. Find out what helped him in his career and what his advice is when it comes to making important career decisions. ‘The […]
Recruiting High Potentials: Dos & Don’ts
Understanding the importance of the interview process is crucial for recruiting organizations. Building a better talent pool is about leaders and managers at all levels embracing a talent mindset, a deep-seated belief that having better talent at all levels is how you outperform your competitors. Once a manager believes that talent is their responsibility, the […]
How to Overcome the Challenge of Digital Transformation and Accelerate Growth
Businesses in fast-moving consumer goods need to stay ahead and remain competitive. However, the industry still faces challenges with digital transformation. A survey undertaken by PwC, CEO Viewpoint 2017: The Transformation of Retail, found that while digital transformation is viewed by many FMCG companies as critical, their strategy, planning, and implementation is much slower than […]
Employability Skills in Dotcom World
According to Oxford’s new research, 47% of jobs will disappear in the next 25 years. One of the key drivers for this change is technology. The growth of E-commerce is creating a huge shift in business towards .com. Malls across the world are seeing reduced footfall. By 2020, the global E-commerce market will fetch revenues […]
Make Sure You’re on the Headhunter Radar
Being visible to headhunters is a great way of ensuring you don’t miss out on the best career opportunities as they appear on the market. There is a number of practical steps you can take to ensure that you are on the headhunter radar. Here are some valuable tips: 1. Have a very strong […]
Five Things I’ve Learned During my Internship at Loftus Bradford
Top companies are looking for people who are dynamic, energetic and who can bring about a lot of change and enthusiasm into teams and functions. Having an opportunity to do an internship at a top company sets the foundation for your career path and makes you grow in so many ways, both professionally and personally. […]
An Interview with Paulo Peereboom – If You Want To Go Fast Go Alone, If You Want To Go Far Go Together
Paulo Peereboom, the CEO of Makro Netherlands talks about career development, diversity, and teamwork. Find out what he thinks about the importance of culture fit, motivating a team, and the three types of people every team should have. ‘Surround yourself with people who think different from you. Diversity in a team is very important. There’s […]
The Reinvention of HR
Outstanding results occur when HR embraces a strategic role, explicitly using talent to drive value, rather than just responding passively to the routine needs of a business. That’s a transformation many companies have been striving to achieve recently. Learn about the technological tools McKinsey & Company suggests for HR departments to reach their potential and […]
FC Barcelona’s Teamwork is Dream Work
Sports and business have a lot in common. Building a successful and winning team is one big lesson for the corporate world to learn from the athlete world. This year’s UEFA Champions League will be remembered for a long time. Some dreams were destroyed and some dreams were re-ignited. No one believed that a win […]
Welcome to Our Blog
We are in the matchmaking business: we select clients who can offer a strong employment value proposition to our network of top talents. We then help our clients develop talent pipelines so that they can be proactive in their talent planning, rather than being reactive to unplanned succession changes. We also act as career counsellors […]