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July 3, 2026

How to Handle a Counter Offer Without Losing the Hire

1 in 3 senior offers gets killed by a counter offer in 2026. Here's how to pre-empt the buy-back without raising your salary line.
August 31, 2026

The 5 Accountant Skills Employers Rank Highest in 2026

The five accountant skills UK finance employers rank highest in 2026, ranked, with what each one proves and how to evidence it on your CV.
August 6, 2026

The Real Cost Of A Bad Hire

What does a bad hire really cost? It’s an interesting thought experiment. For example: a finance manager joins your business on a £55,000 salary, and leaves after five months. Have you ever thought about what that actually costs you? For almost every business, the honest answer is more than they think.
August 5, 2026

Is Your Finance Interview Process Losing You Great Candidates?

Losing a strong finance candidate can feel like it comes down to the final offer, but it usually starts much earlier. This piece breaks down what a well-structured finance interview process actually looks like: agreed stages, relevant interviewers and ensuring fairness is built in from the start. It's a practical guide for any business that wants to stop losing strong finance candidates to a process that's working against them.
July 16, 2026

The Path To Chief People Officer

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.
July 16, 2026

Is Networking Still Worth It?

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.