How to Maximise Productivity Among Hybrid Employees
While hybrid working has been part of some industries for years, it was during the Covid-19 pandemic that businesses across all sectors had to adapt quickly and understand what it really meant to operate and facilitate a hybrid working policy. From providing employees with the technology required to do their job effectively and efficiently, to […]
How 2023 Tech Company Job Cuts Can Open Up Opportunities For Other Sectors
In 2023, tech sector roles have been affected massively by a volume of job cuts. According to Tech Crunch reports, more than 100,000 tech workers have been let go in the first three months of 2023. These figures are taken from many different technology companies from the big giants to startups. HW People continue to […]
The Future of Recruiting AI Talent
AI, also known as Artificial Intelligence, refers to the ability held by machines to complete certain processes and tasks which might formerly have fallen into the hands of an employee as part of a more manual task. For workplaces, AI presents an opportunity to streamline some tasks within specific projects – namely with regards to […]
Autonomous Technologies in Financial Planning and Analysis Roles
Technology is changing the way many of us work, from the rise in digital platforms and marketing touchpoints, to the integration of autonomous technologies across backend operational roles. A recent report released by Gartner assessed the rising role of technology in relation to the financial sector and specifically financial analysis roles across different businesses – […]
How Leadership Development Powers Sustained Success
The more a business invests in their leadership team, the greater the rate of sustainable success they achieve. Why? Because when the leadership team within your business is open to consistent professional development and growth, you breed and nurture a workplace where development becomes the norm; where people feel supported and where existing employees feel […]
Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2023
Not only is your HR team responsible for establishing foundations for success in relation to the people within your company, but it is also the team that deals with everything from assigning resources and establishing the need for talent management and up-skilling, to understanding what employees need from an employer. With this in mind, we’ve […]
Understanding Talent Mapping
The most successful businesses are where they are today due to their people. Talent and the workforce that drives a company is directly responsible for its success – with many citing the importance of an effective recruitment strategy in filling the gaps and maintaining traction as they grow and adjust to the ever-changing business landscape. […]
#EmbraceEquity – creating a fair and equal world.
Across the HW Group, we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 to recognise women all around the world, celebrate their unique qualities and make the world a fairer and richer place. It is an important time to reflect on the strides made by women in the financial services industry towards achieving equality and recognition. At the HW […]
CEO vs MD: Going head-to-head
What would you say are the main differences between an MD and CEO in terms of their key responsibilities? The CEO designs the overall strategy and creates the overarching vision of an organisation. An MD, on the other hand, generally oversees the implementation of the strategy and works to align employees with the company’s long-term […]
Addicted to your Email
How much time do you spend checking emails? When was the last time you checked your email? An hour, two hours or a couple of minutes ago? The flood of emails encourages many people to constantly (almost obsessively) check their inbox throughout the day, whether on their way to work, in the middle of a […]