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The Open Economy - a global ecosphere of non-permanently employed workers - calls for organisations to transform their HR approach into a more open framework or “OpenHR”. This framework addresses the integration of both permanent and flexible talent, collectively called “Open Talent”, to meet the demands of modern and future workforces.
19.02.2025
It has been a choppy few years for those working in fintech and the wider financial services sector. Redundancies have cut headcount across a swathe of companies and organisations. In 2023, PayPal, Coinbase, N26, GoCardless and Synapse were just some of the companies which slashed jobs.
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Kirstie McDermott
11.02.2025
Family businesses have long been the backbone of the global economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and economic resilience. As we approach 2025 and beyond, family businesses must adapt to a range of emerging trends to stay competitive, sustainable, and aligned with the expectations of future generations. In this article, we discuss the key trends to watch in 2025.
30.12.2024
As an introvert, you’ve probably been given feedback for how to enhance your skills and advance your career, such as "speak early in a meeting to make it clear that you contribute", or been told to network to get to know the right people to benefit your career longer term
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Sissel Heiberg
23.12.2024
In the world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, we are no strangers to ratios. From Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to LTV/CAC, Rule 40, and The Magic Number — you name it, it has a ratio. Yet, there has always been a missing piece—a ratio that tells us if we are spending too much on our most valuable asset: our people. Enter the Salary Efficiency Ratio (SER), a metric I’ve developed to fill this critical gap.
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Edward Keelan
20.12.2024
The relationship between brain science and business strategy is becoming increasingly critical for effective leadership. Candace Pert, a renowned physiologist and biophysics professor, has shown that our mental and physical systems are inextricably linked, a connection she highlighted with her discovery of the brain's opiate receptor.
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Jill Taylor
09.12.2024
In today's competitive business landscape, creating a positive work environment is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. As senior HR leaders, we have the power to significantly impact employees' lives and boost overall organisational performance.
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George Mathew
30.11.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Charlotte Lucy Hall, Co-founder and CMO of Zinc about redefining background checks, outdated processes in recruitment and the power of perseverance.
27.11.2024
Each year, companies miss out on some of the brightest, most inventive minds because they’re just not set up to welcome neurodivergent talent. About 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent – from those with autism and ADHD to dyslexia and dyspraxia – each bringing fresh, often invaluable perspectives.
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Bruce Rose
21.11.2024
If your business is struggling to exit, or to raise capital, you are not alone. Rising interest rates have led to a considerable slowdown in deal-making for private equity-backed businesses over the last two years; testing the nerves of many leaders.
18.11.2024
Reshaping corporate culture requires visionary leadership and a strong commitment to long-term success. I have led transformational change at companies including Porsche and BMW, as well as in early-stage and growing companies. It is clear to me that effective leadership begins by creating an environment that encourages challenge and autonomy while supporting personal and professional growth.
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Kevin Gaskell
13.11.2024
For Gen Z, aka digital natives, the idea of seeing a job advertisement in a newspaper, writing a physical CV with pen and paper (or a typewriter if you were lucky) and sending it off via post sounds prehistoric.
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Aoibhinn Mc Bride
12.11.2024
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Jules Smith, the co-founder of Blend.
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Jules Smith
In partnership with Antler
30.10.2024
While finding the right hire can be challenging enough for businesses, onboarding them effectively is a different proposition altogether. In dynamic working environments where time quite literally means money, artificial intelligence is becoming a trailblazer in driving onboarding efficiency.
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Dmytro Spilka
26.10.2024
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