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HR is no longer confined to the sidelines. Here's what it actually takes to reach Chief People Officer level, and why more People professionals are asking the same question about getting there.

Networking is one of those topics that everyone in the HR and People sector has an opinion on. Some love it, some dread it, and most of us have sat through an event wondering if a good chat over a coffee would have had more value. I wanted to share some honest thoughts on what actually makes networking worthwhile, and what might just be going through the motions.

AI written CVs are reshaping finance recruitment in 2026. See what candidates and hiring managers in Yorkshire should check before they apply or shortlist.

When someone hands in their notice, most employers go straight into replacement mode. Job spec dusted off, recruiter briefed, handover plan drawn up, advert posted. It’s understandable, but it means exit interviews often get treated as a box ticking exercise, when they’re actually one of the few honest conversations you'll get with an employee – someone that’s leaving has nothing left to lose by telling you the truth.

Yorkshire charities lose senior HR and Ops candidates to private sector pay 70% of the time. Six tactics that close the offer at 80% of corporate rate.

COO salaries in Yorkshire 2026: SME £100k-£160k, mid-market £160k-£250k, PE-backed £200k-£350k+ with bonus and equity benchmarks.