Blog - December 2025

  • Nurturing harmonious teams in times of tension

    Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Andrea Prendergast, Peter Page & CJ Obi-Iruoma

    We know from our ongoing conversations with firms and their leaders that maintaining harmonious teams is a top priority. We also know this can be challenging amidst acute political tension, especially at a time when workplaces are (wonderfully!) diverse, socially charged, and home to employees of different generations and world experiences. While this is a fantastic progression, it raises complex ...

  • Why your EVP can make or break hiring success

    Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Peter Page

    If you aren’t thinking about the role of your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in your hiring strategy, you’re missing out on one of the most crucial tools for appealing to great candidates. EVP is the unique set of experiences that an organisation offers to employees, and it’s fast becoming the competitive edge firms need to attract and retain top talent. However, it's power is often ...

  • Fair and competitive salary benchmarking

    Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 by Andrea Prendergast

    Salary benchmarks are integral to attracting top talent, but they can fall short of what candidates expect. To avoid this, to ensure offers remain competitive and aligned, firms must take a strategic approach to benchmarking. Although industry analysis is an invaluable starting point (and we know many of our clients really value our annual Salary & Benefits Survey!) the numbers are only the start ...